Bird Watch

Gallery: The Annual Hawk Day Showcase at Maclay School

Free Flourish: Wilbur the Owl is taken out of his box, excited to see the audience.

Full Spread: Wilbur shows off his wingspread as he perches on his hawking glove.

Avian Onlookers: Seniors Braden Lowe and Will Hunkapiller are spectators to the ongoing presentation of Wilbur.

Roused Fowl: Wilbur pants, happy to see such a large crowd. Ornithologists call this panting “gular fluttering.”

Juxtaposed Wingspan: Baxter, the Broad-Winged hawk, is compared in size to a pair of different wings from the avian family.

Flying Elegance: Baxter puts on his serious face for the birdwatchers of the room.

Naughty Peck: Wilbur the Owl playfully pecks at his birder's hand, amusing the crowd.

Feathers of a Flock: Junior Madelyn Singleton and senior Daniella Nakis pose for a fun shot with Baxter the broad-winged hawk.

The Haughty Flock: Juniors Shaw Sembler and Jacob Kever have a shoot with the famous hawk, Baxter.

Ornithology Bar: The presentation featured a table of bird-like ornaments and objects for the bird-lovers to dive into.

Photos by Ethan Woodring / Maclay Andalusian