The best place around the Lake to see hawks during the winter seems to be on the Creston Flats (at the south end of the Lake). On the West Arm, where I live, Red-tailed Hawks are seen, but usually a little later in the season, and the Rough-legged Hawk is really uncommon at any time. However, when seen around the Creston Flats, such hawks are only rarely close enough to allow for good pictures.
This Red-tailed Hawk is hunting from a tree.
While, this Rough-legged Hawk is hunting from the air.
Nicely done.
I find if you do get close enough they are usually gone very quickly.