Andrea has been sewing since her teens and began birding while living in Springville, CA. After looking for bird gear, she noticed how difficult it was to find "real" birds on apparel. So The Hawk and Heron began in 2016, when Andrea created her first bird hat, the mockingbird, as a gift to her husband. After receiving many compliments, she began making more designs, such as the kingfisher and quail. Over the years, different people have requested new birds, broadening the diversity of the patches.
Andrea currently birds in Los Osos, CA
Past vendor at the following events:
- Santa Monica Mountain Bird Festival - Calabasas, CA
- Morro Bay Winter Birding Festival - Morro Bay, CA
- Old Cabin Classic - Santa Cruz, CA
- Wine Country Nature & Optics Festival - Sonoma, CA
- San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival - Vallejo, CA