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It was a warm and sunny afternoon at one of my favorite parks in the area. I found a nice bench to sit. One challenge I found was to keep from getting up to get closer looks at things. There was a lot of activity and I found that over time I was able to pick up more on each individual thing, and one notable observation was the change in wind. -
Activity 2: The birds that I see for year-round are red-bellied woodpeckers, mallards, and black-capped chickadees. In 6 months (October), I imagine there will be many migratory birds--different warblers, waterfowl (like grebes), and kinglets.
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1. It was very relaxing drawing the photo. I found that it was easy for me to try to get shading into the image but it was difficult to get the initial shape right.
2. I definitely noticed small details from the photo, specifically coloring such as the branch being grey instead of a brown. I think this would make a difference when nature journaling if I have time to observe the subject as I draw, but I am worried about how long it took me and how that translates into nature drawing.
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Activity 1: I was able to distinguish a dark eyed junco from a northern mockingbird based on shape. Activity 2: I was able to distinguish a red headed woodpecker from a red bellied woodpecker based on the red placement of the head and the differences in black/white patterns. Activity 3: I saw white breasted nuthatches who travel down trees looking for food. I saw red bellied woodpeckers crawling up trees. I saw robins hopping around fields looking for food in the ground. Activity 4: I was watching some waterfowl and found a red breasted merganser which is a medium sized bird found in a lake that will dive for food. The male has a red breast with a dark tufted head, orange long thin beak and red eye. it has a black back and prominent white on wings.
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Activity 1: After exploring the wall of birds it was difficult to decide which is a favorite since there are so many amazing and different birds. I will say the albatross is quite striking with its size and amazing ability to stay away from land for so long. Activity 2: There are many birds I regularly see in my neighborhood--house sparrows, mourning doves, blue jays, cardinals, goldfinches, red bellied/downy/hairy/red headed woodpeckers, white breasted nuthatches, black capped chickadees, tufted titmouse, mallards, Canada geese, and various hawks. Activity 3: It is hard to choose a favorite but I will say the red bellied woodpecker because I love their cheerful sounds and lovely feathers, plus I can guarantee almost anytime I go for a walk I will see one.
It was a warm and sunny afternoon at one of my favorite parks in the area. I found a nice bench to sit. One challenge I found was to keep from getting up to get closer looks at things. There was a lot of activity and I found that over time I was able to pick up more on each individual thing, and one notable observation was the change in wind. 
1. It was very relaxing drawing the photo. I found that it was easy for me to try to get shading into the image but it was difficult to get the initial shape right.
2. I definitely noticed small details from the photo, specifically coloring such as the branch being grey instead of a brown. I think this would make a difference when nature journaling if I have time to observe the subject as I draw, but I am worried about how long it took me and how that translates into nature drawing. Viewing 5 posts - 1 through 5 (of 5 total)