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A Year of Birds: July 2023
Read more: A Year of Birds: July 2023July is starting out warm, and very green. The marshes are beautiful, and during a recent hike I saw a blue heron flying overhead on its way to another bay. A few days later, while driving into town, I saw what looked like a falcon on a telephone wire. I believe it could be a…
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Loon and Baby, acrylic painting
Read more: Loon and Baby, acrylic painting“Loon and chick, Seeney, MI” I loved visiting Seeney a few weeks ago, and created this acrylic painting of a mother loon and her chick, using a limited palette of titanium white, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, and cad red medium .I think the chicks are adorable, and loved watching it and the mother swimming on…
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A Year of Birds 2023
Read more: A Year of Birds 2023June, Part 2 Today, while out by Birdsong Bay, I saw something amazing. At first, I thought it was a woodcock flying, but when I got home, I was able to identify it as a Wilson’s Snipe; this beautifully marked bird flew out of the grassy areas surrounding the marshes. On the way home, I…
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A Year of Birds 2023
Read more: A Year of Birds 2023June Part 1 PART 1 June this year had so many lovely birds, that I have broken this bird watching diary into two parts this month. June has come in cool and rainy, and also extremely busy as I travel to another state with my friend to support her as she seeks treatment for a…
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Great Egret, Misery Bay
Read more: Great Egret, Misery BayIn early May, the marshes are still clothed in the ochres and creams of fall, and it is not unusual to see a great egret going through them. This was one that I saw in early May this year, and I thought he was absolutely lovely! “Beautiful Visitor, Misery Bay”; acrylic, 16 X 20 inches.
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A Year of Birds: December 2022
Read more: A Year of Birds: December 2022December has come in cold, but not bitter as it often does here in northeast Michigan. The days are often cloudy and gray, unless the sun decides to peek through. Some mornings, the banks of clouds on the horizon look like a small mountain range in the distance, and it is beautiful. While driving back…
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A Year of Birds 2022: November
Read more: A Year of Birds 2022: NovemberPart 1 During my hike today at the beginning of the month, the bay is silent compared to the almost constant background chatter of small tweets, whistles and the high “kews” of the yellow legs that are heard during the summer. When I went into town, I saw one of the few birds that has…
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Portrait of a Hawk (acrylic)
Read more: Portrait of a Hawk (acrylic)I think that hawks are beautiful, and this is one that I often see hanging out off a dirt road going to the beach. I wanted to capture the beautiful eyes in this portrait.
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Portrait of a Bird Lover (acrylic)
Read more: Portrait of a Bird Lover (acrylic)A few weeks ago, I saw this man walking around with two birds perched on his arm and shoulder. I knew I had to paint him, asked permission to take his photo, and he agreed. Tom now has a portrait that shows his love for his birds, and gave me permission to post this on…
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A Year of Birds: June 2022 (part 2)
Read more: A Year of Birds: June 2022 (part 2)The egrets can be seen in the marshes, but are quite shy, and will fly off as soon as they see me. I will keep trying, though. I also saw a sparrow on a log enjoying the sun. I love their markings and songs, which are so cheerful. As I was driving to the store…
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A Year of Birds: May 2022
Read more: A Year of Birds: May 2022A Year of Birds The first week of May, my friends and I drive back north from North Carolina. There are plenty of birds to see, but we are in a hurry to make the long trip. Finally, we are back home, and to reward ourselves, my friends and I indulge in a quick trip…
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A Year of Birds: March 2022
Read more: A Year of Birds: March 2022March is certainly coming in “like a lion” here in North Michigan with snowstorms, cold wind, and bitter weather. When temperatures sitting near zero still, it feels as if my hands, feet, nose and even eyes hurt if I am out too long. My visits with the birds when I feed them are short on…