Deborah
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It is tough to be in the field and trying for the full gesture drawing before the subject leaves. The Cedar Waxwing flew in a blink but in that moment, I could not see the flat shape of the top of its head. The feathers seemed tucked down as it flew. Does anyone know why this bird has a red spot on the tertial feathers? What adaptation could the red color be for and in only one small spot? -
This was a fun exercise. When I look at all the Song Sparrows we all drew, I enjoyed the fact that each has its own character and personality.
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I found a Red-breasted Nuthatch flies to the base of the tree and works up the trunk. It seemed to forage on one particular tree the most.
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I saw a Great Horned Owl female nesting. I expected her to be low in the nest since it was snowing. There was an owl upright blocking the entire hole. On closer observation, I decided it was the male because I could see the tufts of a second owl in the tree hole cavity that looked to be lower as if sitting on the nest. I knew from the research to listen. It was the second time back that I saw the tree with the owls in it.
It is tough to be in the field and trying for the full gesture drawing before the subject leaves. The Cedar Waxwing flew in a blink but in that moment, I could not see the flat shape of the top of its head. The feathers seemed tucked down as it flew. Does anyone know why this bird has a red spot on the tertial feathers? What adaptation could the red color be for and in only one small spot? 
This was a fun exercise. When I look at all the Song Sparrows we all drew, I enjoyed the fact that each has its own character and personality. Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)