The tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) is endangered in Washington state. Since 1978, the nesting population in Washington has declined from an estimated 23,342 individuals to less than 3,000 individuals; nesting sites are now limited to only a few places in or near the San Juan Islands (WDFW, n.d.). Medium: Arches 140lb cold pressed 100% cotton…
Category: Birds
Streaked Horned Lark
The streaked horned lark (Eremophila alpestris strigata) is endangered in Washington, with only approximately 1500 individuals left within the current range in Oregon and Washington(WDFW). Painting: Streaked horned larks, male and female, in Western Washington prairie (Smith, I 2024). Field Sketches Medium: Bee Paper watercolor journal , Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints #watercolor #birds…
Hawaii Birds – Watercolor Cards
Inspired by a couple (non-native) birds that come to visit me in my studio, here are a few recent creations. Saffron finch drinking from a bird of paradise Japanese White-eye swinging on rainchain My photos are pretty poor, but there’s enough detail to grab a quick sketch. Hope you enjoy. Medium: Arches 140lb cold pressed…
Northern Spotted Owl
Just a quick sketch of this amazing raptor. Yes, it’s still endangered. đź’” Medium: Arches 140lb cold pressed 100% cotton paper, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints Field Sketches Medium: Bee Paper watercolor journal , Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints #watercolor #birds #endangered #natureart #washington #northernspottedowl References Brouwer, E. (2014). Female spotted owl [photograph]….
Vesper Sparrow
#watercolor #birds #endangered #natureart #washington #vesper sparrow Medium Arches 140lb cold pressed 100% cotton paper, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints References / Photo Inspirations Cephas (2023). Vesper sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) [photograph]. CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED. Retrieved February 28, 2024, from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pooecetes_gramineus_GNP_01.jpg Fleming, K. (2013) Vesper sparrow nestlings [photograph]. CC BY-SA 3.0. Retrieved February 25,…
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
yellow-billed cuckoo, in watercolor
Inga J Smith 
