Peregrines were found nesting 10-15 years ago at a church less than a mile from our home. The nest was abandoned for a year or two and then reclaimed this year. I spent 2-3 hours for a number of days sketching and photographing the adults and fledglings as they flew about and perched on the church and nearby utility structures. I later made some small watercolor sketches from my photos. Then I finally decided to make a new mokuhanga. I sat down with a large sketchbook and just started drawing, letting every visual experience of that time have a place on the paper. After a second such version I made two digital versions of it and eventually based the mokuhanga on the second version. It mixes abstract and more realistic elements as I do in much of my work. I use mokuhanga for many reasons, including lack of toxic chemicals. But I also love the soft colors it can create,