Wood Frog Pencil Sketch

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Spring is a great time for many reasons. The choruses of singing frogs are one of best. Hearing the mating frogs calling from the vernal ponds near our house is a welcome sign that the warm weather is on its … Continued

Eastern Chipmunk

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It’s spring in Michigan, and the chipmunks are busy. Okay, these guys destroy our gardens, raid our bird feeders, and dig in my wife’s potted plants all the time. They are undeniably full of trouble. Pound for pound they probably … Continued

Winter Ruddy Turnstone Pencil Sketch

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Turnstones are pretty birds. They are a little less attractive in their winter plumage, but still full of character. This bird was in the surf at Sanibel Island in Florida looking for dinner in the crushed up shells. He was … Continued

Baltimore Oriole Transparent Watercolor Step-by-Step

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  Getting to see Baltimore orioles right outside your kitchen window is just about as good as it gets. The past few years we have been treated to orioles that come to our jelly feeder. We previously had tried putting … Continued

Blue Jay on Stump Pencil Sketch

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Blue jays area regulars visitor to our peanut feeder. I drilled out a log on my drill press so I could fill it up with peanuts. Its a bit more natural looking than the mass produced feeders. Having the birds perched … Continued

Rose-breasted Grosbeak Step-by-Step Transparent Watercolor

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  We love getting rose-breasted grosbeaks at our feeders in the summer. A fairly constant stream visits until late summer when they start to disappear. These gorgeous animals are one of the reasons I became obsessed with birds.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Pencil Sketch

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Ruby-throated hummingbirds have great attitude and seem to exude total confidence. When we moved into our house we went about planting gardens, shrubs and trees to attract birds and butterflies. We supplement the natural selection of food with feeders. Typically … Continued