Such a beautiful animal, now endangered in Washington state. I plan to explore Okanogan County when I move back to mainland in 2026..maybe someday I’ll see one. #watercolor #endangered #washington
Tag: endangered
Palila – endangered and endemic
There are less than 700 individual palilas in the wild and they are found exclusively on the slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii
‘Akiapōlā’au: an endangered icon
Inspiration As of 2023, there are only 1300 ‘Akiapōlā’au left in the wild. This critically endangered bird is native to the Big Island of Hawai’i and plays a vital role in its ecosystem. Conservation Status FederalEndangered🔶 StateEndangered🔶 State recognized Endemic💛 Species Description The Akiapōlā‘au is a small Hawaiian bird with a 4.5 – 5.5-inch curved…
Endangered Hawaiian Honeycreeper: Showcasing the ‘I’iwi
Inspiration The ʻiʻiwi (Drepanis coccinea) was first documented scientifically by naturalists during Captain James Cook’s third Pacific voyage, which took place from 1776 to 1780. The ʻiʻiwi was historically abundant across the Hawaiian Islands and could easily be spotted in native forests and in areas of flowering plants where they foraged for nectar. However, over…
Northern Spotted Owl
Just a quick sketch of this amazing raptor. Yes, it’s still endangered. 💔 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]….
Inga J Smith 