Painting of a black capped chickadee perched on a pussywillow branch in front of a blue and green background

For today’s #birdartweek2024 #backyardbirds I spent some time painting the black capped chickadee. During the winter they can often be seen flocking with other species around Chicago. #birds #ornithology 🪶

Painting of a screaming red winged blackbird perched in a branch in front of a brick building

For today’s #birdartweek2024 I apparently got too excited about #backyardbirds and the call (scream) of the red winged blackbird. Fortunately in addition to insects and seeds they also have been known to eat some fruits so they are technically a #fruiteatingbird. 🙃🪶
#birds #ornithology #chicago

Painting of a boreal owl with their head tilted to the side on a pine branch.

For today’s #birdartweek2024 #alpinebirds I spent some time painting our friend the Boreal Owl. Boreal owls are hardly ever seen by humans as they are quite shy and primarily nocturnal. 🪶🌲

#birds #ornithology #owls #art

Painting of baya weaver bird in a woven grass nest that is shaped like a hanging teardrop with a hole in the center.

For today’s #birdartweek2024 #neatnests I spent some time appreciating our friends the Baya Weaver bird and their beautiful nest weaving. Let me know what nesting birds you are appreciating today! #birds #ornithology 🪶

Painting of a flame bowerbird in front of a twig arch nest on a dark blue background

Kicking off #BirdArtWeek2024 showcasing #BirdBallet with our friend the Flame Bowerbird from the rainforests of South New Guinea. They have the most beautiful mating dance! Let me know what bird dances you are appreciating today. 🪶👯🔥
#ornithology #birds #art

A purple, brown, yellow and blue colored pencil drawing of two male greater sage-grouses strutting the prairie with their air sacs inflated, while a female looks on.

Thrilled that I got to kick off #BirdArtWeek2024 for Cornell Lab by drawing my favorite dancing birds, the greater sage-grouse!