Red Knot Companion 2 - stage 3

Here is the next stage of the drawing - almost finished!

Cooper's Hawk it is!

I was able to get a few more photos of the Hawk and with the tail feathers in view, the female Cooper's Hawk is easily identifiable.

Red Knot Companion 2

Here are the first two stages of the second companion piece that will go with the larger beach scene.

Red Tailed Hawk nest.

I spotted this nest when we were out for a walk the other day ( actually the Hike for Hospice ) and I went back today to try and figure out who was at home. Check it out - I think it's a Red Tailed Hawk.

You can just see its beak and a bit of colour. The nest is situated quite high in a tree but fortunately beside a ravine so I am almost level with the nest - hopefully I'll be able to get some more photos before the new foliage completely hides the nest from view.