Redtail Rise a valentine

Redd fell into an easy silence as they searched.  It could take time to find something smaller; the noise of the clash would have driven some things to ground, but at least the trails would be recent.  She searched, but it was her ears that picked up the first sign.

No scent - a rustling in the underbrush, ever so slight, as if something had shifted and then frozen.  Redd froze as well, stiffening in clear communication.  Her eyes flitted to her mother and then back, awaiting her move.

If Avicus could circle quietly, they could surround whatever the creature was.  It sounded heavy to be a bird, so the only recourse it had was to defend or run.  One could drive it to the other’s waiting jaws.

no idea what it is! If you wanna choose feel free, otherwise I’ll try and randomly decide something fun :D