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Mandarins are the only other species in the Aix genus along with my favoritest bird, the Wood Duck.

2025, watercolor and gouache

This one is fun. The bits of gold in the head are actually metallic paint that shimmers.

Felt a deep connection to this one.

Was putting in the tiny little fish eyes at the end my favorite part? Yes. Yes it was.

One of two paintings that I did over the recent snowpocalypse in Louisiana that I am donating to an auction to benefit wetland habitat.

One of two paintings that I did over the recent snowpocalypse in Louisiana that I am donating to an auction to benefit wetland habitat.

January's entry for #BirdWhisperer over on Bluesky. Go check it out! So many loons.

Grebes are really fun birds.

[This is the last educational bird portrait from this special series. Back to all kinds of birds next!]

After healing, Shelly still could not fly and had neurological problems, which made her unable to be released back into the wild. Shelly has made over 75 educational visits to schools and the team loves her.

Bruce is an educational ambassador bird where I work. Unable to be released due to a missing left wing, Bruce is used to go on trips to events to educate folks about wildlife.

Dexter is an educational ambassador bird where I work. Unable to be released right now, Dexter is used to go on trips to events to educate folks about wildlife.

Harry is an educational ambassador bird where I work. He came in as a juvenile with a fractured leg and injured eye and has made an amazing recovery.

Marty is an education bird where I work. Unable to be released right now, Marty is used to go on trips to events to educate folks about wildlife.

2024, watercolor and gouache