Australian Magpies - Cracticus tibicen are just the most lovely birds. Their striking black and white plumage and beautiful red/brown eyes are topped off with the most wonderful warbling call. It really is one of the iconic bird calls of Australia and its bushland. Over recent weeks my husband has been spending a fair bit of... Continue Reading →
I have planted 2 large banksias just outside the very large windows in my drawing studio. They are a Banksia serrata and a Banksia robur. I have done this deliberately as they attract some beautiful birds, as well as the usual annoying culprits like the native noisy miner. One of my regular visitors are a... Continue Reading →
Well after a busy week and some intense rain I managed to get back to visit the little Tawny Frogmouth family I have been watching over the past few weeks. A lot happens in a week of growth with baby birds and the tiny little white balls of fluff have got big yellow eyes and... Continue Reading →
The Pacific Black Duck is found in most areas of Australia - it's call can be heard on this website. I love the teal green patch on it's wing - gives it quite a splash of panash!! I have just completed this drawing/illustration of a Pacific Wood Duck. The drawing is done with a fine... Continue Reading →
These Little Corellas - Cacatua sanguinea - are in the parrot family of birds. They can be quite noisy especially when their calls are heard in larger flocks. Their outer wings and colouring is white but the hidden underneath feathers around the head can be pink/orange and under the wings and tail a pale yellow.... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 