Bird Art # 5
Today I’d like to show you a bit more of my art but in this case my work displayed will be offered for sale. If interested in one or the set please email me directly at: hjr4birds@gmail.com
The three pieces are originals, made in charcoal on drawing paper (Already varnished for protection) Framed in black wood and white matted, under glass plate. The frame is 12″x12″ square and the drawings are 5″x5″ The backing has hanger in place.
This what it looks like, they are fit for wall hanging.
“Koocaburra”
“Tufted Titmouse”
“Cooper’s Hawk”
All images are © HJ Ruiz – Please do not copy or download
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A bit of This and That
One bird of character is always around my backyard and it’s unavoidable, that is non other than the Cooper’s Hawk.
They appear not very often but I see them flying near by. They have nests on top of very tall pine trees about 300 yards away from my house. They usually come looking for voles or chip monks. It’s been about 3 years that don’t see those rodents in my backyard. That must be the reason that the Cooper’s Hawk is not coming as often as it used to do.
Another reason must be that I keep the grass short and the bushes far.
One thing that I’m combatting is the fire ants colonies, they seem to be more prolific with the hot weather. When I mow the grass I see mounds that I destroy and thousands of ants come out and I spread an ant bait powder on top. That does the work, but later another mound will appear some place else. This year I’ve seen more fire ants that previous years.
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Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz – Avian 101
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Have Patterns of Bird Migration Changed?
I have noticed a change in the pattern on which certain species of birds have visited my backyard, coma red to previous years. There are many species that have not showed up at all!
I analyzed this situation by manner of elimination, my feeders have the same food, the plants and flowers are the same, all trees are the same. Then all came to one factor which is the variant: Weather! Right from the start of the Spring we have had high weather temperatures and then summer is still annoyingly scorching and humid. Apparently the patterns of bird migration have been altered in order to survive the heat wave.
On Sunday I was on my way to another town to visit some relatives and I noticed at one point a small flock of geese flying to the north direction. It called my attention, maybe it is only a coincidence.
I’m posting some photos of Field Sparrows that I’m starting to see less of them.
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Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz – Avian 101
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Walk Around the House
When I walk around my house I usually encounter other kinds of animal species, some I photograph some others are not so memorable. Not all the time I walk with my camera but if I see anything worth shooting I go back in and get the camera.
I do my rounds looking for any kind of damage to the house due to rain, wind etc. Or find foreign objects such as bottles, papers, cups, garbage that cretins throw when they walk or drive by. I also look for insects nests such as wasps, bees, spiders, ants etc.
What I find usually doesn’t amount to much really. But if I see butterflies I like to get some shots.
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Dragonfly
Brown-headed Cowbird (F) perched on my Crape Myrtle tree
Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Long-tailed Skipper
Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz -Avian 101
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Quote from the Author
“A good chuckle is healthy, it helps you break the monotony of a serious life.” ~ H.J. Ruiz
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