Painting completed in: 1984

Although the Red Tailed Hawk has a reputation for speed, he's slow when he takes off and he flies in a straight line. Scissortail Flycatchers have a mischievous nature and enjoy catching a Hawk resting. Knowing the Hawk's flying habits, the agile Scissortails will harass the hawk until he can gain altitude and dive with all of his speed, leaving his tormentors fluttering up in the sky!