Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pencil Sketch 2

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In the spring and summer we have an almost continual flow of these attractive birds at the feeder. We often hear them cracking away at the white-striped sunflower seeds that we put out for them. For a few reasons they remind … Continued

Fox Sparrow Pencil Sketch

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Fox sparrows are striking birds. We often have them visit our yard in the spring. Typically they stay in the underbrush kicking up leaves to find food. This cooperative bird came right up close to have a peek under the … Continued

Andean Cock of the Rock Pencil Sketch

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I always like getting in some sketching when I go to natural history museums. This Andean Cock of the Rock was in the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. I question the realism of the display having a grape vine as … Continued

White-throated Sparrow Pencil Sketch

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Its hard not to like these beautiful birds. They aren’t terribly showy or colorful, but they have an attractive mix of browns, whites and blacks with a perfect touch of brilliant yellow in front of their eyes. This one is … Continued

Bluet Pencil Sketch

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The warm weather has finally arrived in Michigan. That means that the damselfly and dragonfly season is finally here! Unfortunately we are also up to our armpits in mosquitoes. Speaking of unwanted arthropods,we are being overrun by ticks. Up until … Continued

American Goldfinch Pencil Sketch

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Few things are as cheery as the American goldfinch. Their friendly call and rollercoaster-like flight add to their obvious visual appeal. We have an almost constant stream of them at the thistle feeders. They like to nest in the blackberry … Continued

American Robin Nestlings Pencil Sketch

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Every spring the kids and I like to search around the lawn for bird nests. The robin nests are easy to find. You can watch the female collect and carry grasses and mud, then follow her to see where the … Continued