WOW you guys are awesome. I haven't had much chance to look at the replies to my question until now. The patterns that have been posted are great--now I have to decide which one to use. Maybe I'll have to do more that one project of a soaring eagle.
I am using a piece of black cherry wood that was the outside edge of the log after the log had been cut into rough planks. With my planer, I have planed off some of the bark but have still left about 1" of bark down the 2 edges. It will give the finished project a nice outdoor look. I have already done one project of an owl sitting on a branch on the same type of wood, and want this piece to hang near it on the wall when finished. I'll post pictures when I get it done.
G.B. you always give us a good laugh--I love the jet flame coming after the hawk.
Thanks everyone.
Jim