Even a female downy woodpecker likes getting a Valentine’s treat! Preschoolers decorated the woods with cute treats for the birds. … More
Category: Birds
Once Spoke to a Crow… drawing
I once spoke to a crow. I cawed. He answered. He cawed some more. (Me: quickly counting “caws”). I replied … More
Flying Drop of Sunshine Harvesting – Watercolor
He harvests.When needed, nourishment.He has no currency…Nor concern to buy and sell.Provided forministered by and loved.Just like you. Friends, take … More
Bobble Head Baby Bubo watercolor
First, I am sorry I have been away for soooooo long. I just finished an overwhelming semester at school of … More
Breakfast on the Grill
This is a true story of love and provision. My husband is a truck driver. Wednesday, his truck broke down … More
Great Horned Owl Watercolor
I’ve always wanted to see an owl in the wild while hiking. The natural way…not with a local bird group … More
American White Pelican Watercolor
Was I seeing correctly? Was that a pelican on the water? A few days ago, on a spur, I drove … More
A Red-breasted Nuthatch Said Hello
A Red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) came by to say, “Hello.” In return I fed him suet. I quietly sat contemplating … More
Male and Female Common Goldeneye Watercolor
Yesterday I went on a birding adventure at Red Oaks Nature Center with the DuPage Birding Club. Red Oaks is … More
Quick! Downy or Hairy?
If you’re lucky enough to live in an area where you have both downy and hairy woodpeckers, you may be … More
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