Jerry

My first answer for 6A Bird's dramatic dive was StOOP. That's the "dramatic dive" of a Peregrine Falcon, but easily corrected with the answer to 7D. Thanks for a fun Monday puzzle.

This was a fun, creative, and excellent puzzle. Thanks!

Really enjoyed this one. Writing down what letters I had solved with the crosses helped to figure out the theme answers. Didn't even try to do all in my head. :)