Working with my new set of gouache paints to capture a pair if long tailed ducks I saw this weekend. These small diving ducks come to the Cape in winter to find food in our open waters. Often seen near mergansers and eiders in saltwater harbors and other saltwater areas. #capecod #capecodbirds #longtailedduck #duck #winterbirds #nature #gouache #painting #naturejournal #paintingbirds https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAjHj1vbQH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Still think @jellybellycandyco jelly beans make the best little winter birds especially if they are perched on little pretzel stick chairs! Pretzels “glued” with melted chocolate and bird detail is made with melted candy wafers. Happy 2023 to all ❤️ #jellybeans #jellybelly #jellybeanbird #minichair #minichairs #ediblecreations #ediblecraft #winterbirds #wintervibes https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm-og_KMioz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) in Pinery Provincial Park, December 2018. These birds forage for invertebrates and seeds and will cache seeds (hammering them into the trunks of trees with their beaks). They make their nests inside of tree cavities, either naturally forming or left behind by woodpeckers. . . . . . . . #nature #ontario #tuftedtitmouse #baeolophusbicolor #pineryprovincialpark #pinery #birdstagram #winterbirds #birdingdaily (at Pinery Provincial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmzUQMrJMql/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
“Is This My Good Side?” Goldfinch preening in the treetop #birdphotography #wildbirds #goldfinch #birds #winterbirds #wintersun #superzoom https://www.instagram.com/p/CmSrZI0DnqB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Heron hunting in the marsh as dozens of people walked past only yards away… #capecodbirds #greatblueheron #heron #bird #saltmarsh #nature #getoutside #birdwatching #winterbirds #capecodwinter https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm6b7ZHujZ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Just before Christmas, I decided to stick to my tradition of drawing a robin, although this time, in oils! Traditionally, oil paintings are done on a warm wash background so I had a go - and yes, really love painting on the warmer toned surface!
Bufflehead ♀️ The way I try to photograph diving ducks is kind of funny. My approach is similar to the red light, green light game. When the duck dives, I run towards it for about 3-4 seconds, then kneel down before it pops back up. I do this until I'm in close range to get a decent shot. I won't say it works 100% of the time, but I does help! I'm sure the folks who've seen me do this were probably thinking, what the heck is that man doing. 😄 #bird_captures #raw_birds #massaudubon #nature #masswildlife #winterbirding #ducks #divingducks #audubonsociety #nature_worldwide_birds #birdfreaks #birdinginmassachusetts #ducksofinstagram #1birdshot #winter #planetbirds #your_best_birds #eye_spy_birds #nuts_about_birds #waterfowl #castleislandboston #birdnerd #birdphotography #bbcearth #birds_perfection #naturemanmike #bufflehead #amazingbirds #blackbirders #migratorybirds (at Castle Island South Boston) https://www.instagram.com/p/ComrTadOyR8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=