Nayarit Coast

Swainson's Hawk

Watercolor on Treated Paper

Hinton is a Swainson's Hawk. While still in the nest, she damaged her right eye. It was felt that she could have survived if she'd learned to hunt before losing the eye but not when she was so young.

Swainson's Hawks are migratory. Normally a very calm bird, Hinton gets edgy at migration time and very aggressive around egg-laying time.

She lives at WildCare in San Rafael.

Image size: 24" x 40"