2844 "Red-tailed Hawk"

#2844 "Red-tailed Hawk"
18x14 oils on stretched canvas
Started February 17th, 2024

Red-tailed Hawks are the most common hawks in Ontario. Red-tailed Hawks are opportunistic carnivores. 

The primary part of their diet is small mammals such as mice, moles, rats, squirrels, and rabbits. They favour hunting from a tall perch. The Red-tailed Hawk is not a species at risk in Ontario however they still face a range of mortal threats. 

This is another image taken by my friend, John Verburg, a naturalist and terrific photographer. John provides a tremendous source of inspiration during the winter when the windchill encourages me to stay within the Singleton Studio.

The image is displayed on an old, large screen beside the studio easel built by my Dad and I go right to the brush. The painting stays on the easel until I am satisfied... it can take a while!

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Warmest regards and keep your paddle in the water,

Phil Chadwick