fall birding Archives

24 Aug 2026

Painting a Golden-winged Warbler in Transparent Watercolor

by Matt Bohan | posted in: Finished Paintings, Step-by-Step | 0

Warblers are among my favorite birds. Their bright colors, interesting behaviors and varied calls are really appealing. Anytime I see a Golden-winged Warbler, I get excited. They aren’t super common in our part of Michigan and are only around for … Continued

26 Jan 2026

Painting a Bay-breasted Warbler and Its Habitat in Watercolor

by Matt Bohan | posted in: Step-by-Step | 0

Warblers are one of my favorite birds to paint. I’ve painted Bay-breasted Warblers before, but only in their spring plumage. Many warblers become incredibly drab in the fall, which makes identification tricky. In central Michigan, two species can be especially … Continued