The sound of wings -- no longer just for us boondockers

I live in rural south central Wisconsin. My city friend was sitting in the back yard with me one time and he was kind of freaked out at the number of coyotes, owls, and other assorted critters we could hear. When the wolf that hangs around in the nature area north of us started howling, he wanted to go inside. I talked him into staying outside and it was one of the most memorable nights of his life.
Later that night, he saw the northern lights for the first time. I felt blessed to have share the time with him.