We have a Raptor Center

[blackmare]

Here in the town where I live -- only about five miles from my apartment -- is a raptor rehabilitation facility. I visited yesterday afternoon so I could get some photos of a bald eagle, in order to do this commissioned drawing.



And here he is, drawn today. About 10.5 x 8.5", mixed media on paper.

I really, really like birds, and now that I know the Raptor Center is there and the staff is so friendly, I will be creating more drawings just because I can. The next one is a red-tailed hawk, not a commission but one I just want to do.

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[blackmare]

Since I moved up here from Florida, I don't see vultures much, and I kind of miss them. In return, though, I get crows, which are really uncommon in Florida, and are also fantastic to watch.

Owls have always been and always will be especially close to my heart. My dad could imitate barred owl calls so well that they -- often several at once -- would come "talk" to him.

The one in this icon, I didn't draw, though I wish I had. It's a piece by Jim Dine.