Tailfeather (Red Tail Hawk) Trivets but the parent plant certainly

but the parent plant certainly goes out in style

The father and mother stand guard

The bright sunlight and lovely architecture made this scene an easy choice when looking for the perfect subject to paint

They are solitary except when mating or females with cubs

The fabric is UV-protected and mildew resistant so you can avoid the scramble to bring them inside whenever there's a touch of weather

Tailfeather (Red Tail Hawk) Trivets but the parent plant certainlyWatercolor on 2 deep cradled panel 3" x 9" Part of my Wild October Instagram Painting Challenge Collection. The topic was shed and molt. I always feel like I have received a gift when I come across one of these beautiful feathers in the wild. Reminds me that we all lose something beautiful from time to time, yet we move on and survive.