Albert is a Summer Tanager, the only completely red bird in North America. Albert and his friends enjoy dining on bees and wasps, removing their stingers before each meal. The best way to search for Summer Tanagers is to listen for the pit-ti-tuck call and to look for them in open woodlands. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Alice" is a Northern Pacific Albatross. She is a sea loving gal with a vast wingspan. She can live up to 60 years. Many Albatross species are in trouble and need our help. Prints and Cards available upon request
"Ava" is a rare Nene (Hawaiian) goose. She is the official state bird of Hawaii. She’s not much of a flyer but has feet with long toes for climbing on rocky areas. She is endangered. Prints and cards available upon request.
Hold your nose! "Bert" is a Hoatzin from South America. Because of his unique ability to slowly digest his beloved green leaves he sometimes smells like a cow. Prints and cards available upon request.
"Chester" is a Blue Jay. Like his cousin the crow, Chester and his friends can mimic the calls of hawks. Keep an eye on Chester! For some unknown reason Blue Jays will rub ants on their wings. Prints and Greeting Cards are available.
"Chet" is a mandarin duck who is native to China, Japan, Korea, and parts of Russia. Chet is an agile flyer who nests inside the holes of trees. Female mandarin ducks don’t quack but will click if they see danger. Prints and Greeting Cards are available.
"Alysse" and her chick are members of the Least Tern family, one of the smallest of the American Terns. You may see her hovering before she dives for her meal of small fish and invertebrates. Least Terns are considered endangered due to human impact on nesting areas. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Doreen", the lost DoDo Bird, has left her mark on the world. She’s starred in “Alice in Wonderland”, several movies, and serves as “spokesbird” for many environmental causes. Sadly, she and her friends haven’t been seen since 1662 and were declared extinct in 1681. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Bob" is a Loggerhead Shrike, also known as the “Butcher Bird”. He is a fierce songbird that perch hunts. Bob enjoys his meal shish-kabob style impaling his prey on thorns, twigs, or fence barbs. Bon Appetit! Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Clyde" is a Brown Pelican. He is an ace aviator, often seen soaring in formation with his friends. Clyde is a keen-eyed predator who can spot his prey while flying 60 feet above the ocean's surface. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Dan" is a beautiful pheasant we call a Himalayan Monal. He is the national bird of Nepal and lives in the Himalayan forests. He carries his own large food pantry with him in his crop. Unfortunately he is valuable among poachers. Original Sold. Prints and Greeting Cards are also available.
"Diana" is a special hawk called an Osprey. She is very protective of her young. Diana’s nostrils can close while diving and she has an outer toe that helps to grasp fish. The Osprey species is at least 11 million years old! Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Greg" is a handsome Chinstrap Penguin. Greg is an excellent Dad. He enjoys tobogganing on icebergs and makes his nest with stones. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Ed" is a Turkey Vulture and wins the MVB (most valuable bird) award. He keeps the Earth clean and disease free for us all. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
Need a good mouser? Call "Eugene", a Short-Eared Owl. Eugene nests on the ground and can often be seen hunting in the early evening. Eugene and his friends have disappeared from many southern areas due to habitat loss. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
Felix is a Ruddy Duck who dives for his dinner. He lives in North America and has a stiff tail. Felix likes to travel only with his flock. His unique runway for flight is on top of the water. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
G’day! "George" is a Royal Penguin living down under on Macquarie Island. He is a dedicated Dad. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
Dust off your dancing shoes because "Ginger" is ready boogie! Ginger is a Sandhill Crane born to be on the go. Baby Sandhill Cranes leave the nest for good only a few hours after hatching. Ginger and her friends migrate thousands of miles and at great heights. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Henrietta" is a Shoebill Stork considered one of the most terrifying birds in the world. She is a Shoebill Stork found in Sudan, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. She can grow to be 5 feet tall with a wingspan of 8 feet. She's truly prehistoric known to attack and eat crocodiles. Very stealthy, usually quiet, and extremely patient but when she does chose to vocalize she sounds like a machine gun. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Lilith", a Great Potoo, loves the nightlife of South America. Her nocturnal feeding habits and creepy vocalization are quite impressive. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Iris" is an American White Ibis. Iris and her friends help increase fish populations by feeding on critters that eat fish eggs. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Joe", a handsome young American Turkey just arrived in time for his Presidential pardon. He is SO patriotic that his head coloring changes from red, white, or blue depending upon his mood. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Rose" is a Roseate Spoonbill that lives in areas from South America to the southernmost regions of North America. This gal always sleeps standing up. Males bow to her and bring her gifts of sticks. The color of her feathers intensifies as she grows to maturity. Original 12" x 12" oil on gallery canvas 175.00. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Jon" is a clever and handsome Crow with an extraordinary memory. He is a fantastic problem solver and is handy with tools. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Kai" is a bright-eyed Crested Auklet from the Pacific Northwest. Sometimes he smells like tangerines. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
Gerald is a Canadian Goose who mates for life, which can be anywhere from 10 to 25 years. He is a protective parent defending his young usually by giving hissing warning signs before biting. Gerald and his friends fly in groups of about 30 to 100 individuals around 40 miles per hour during migration. Original sold. Prints available upon request.
"Keith" is a White-Eyed Vireo with a lovely voice. He is a bit secretive and likes to bathe with wet leaves. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
Folks flock to weedy fields and wooded areas in search of Gary, the Painted Bunting, who never disappoints. He spends a lot of time hidden but can be seen when feeding on a good seed meal and heard with his metallic chip call or sweet, rambling song. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss and illegal trade the Painted Bunting bird population is on a decline. Please support organizations and legislation that protect birds like Gary. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
Lawrence, is a brown pelican. He is showing off his colorful breeding plumage in hopes of attracting attention. Thanks to the hard work of many non-profit groups and government agencies our S.C. coasts have more breeding grounds for these beauties! Original sold. Prints available upon request.
"Marco" is a Peregrine Falcon, the ultimate bird of prey. Marco is a magnificent and fast flying hunter who lives all over the world except Antarctica. Throughout history humans have trained birds like Marco to help them hunt. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Mary", a Merlin, is a compact and fast-flying small falcon. She is the queen of the hunt, attacking at high speed, horizontally or even from below, and chasing the prey upwards until they tire. Medieval European noble women used Merlin's for sport. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
Ricco Ricco is a Philippine Eagle, a.k.a. Monkey-eating eagle. He is the national bird of the Philippines and is critically endangered due to habitat loss. He is an apex predator whose diet mostly includes large snakes, lizards, and large birds. Original 12" x 12" oil on gallery canvas 145.00. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
Morgan, is an American Oystercatcher. She loves living in tidal marshes and can be found dining most frequently on outgoing tides. Other birds follow Morgan’s lead to find the best “raw bar” in town and often try to steal a tasty meal. Recent studies indicate that she and her friends have minds of their own and do not follow the migratory routes of their parents. Some Oystercatchers may stay in an area all year while others travel hundreds of miles in various directions. Prints and greeting cards available upon request
The lovely "Ms. Robin" is a “true blue” American Robin with a beautiful voice. She has quite a sweet tooth and enjoys fruits, berries, and sweetcakes. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
Zip..Zip..Zip.. "Ty" is a smart Ruby Throated Hummingbird. He is brave, protective and builds his nest out of spider webs. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Rudolf", a Piping Plover, is quite a performer. His high stepping dance combined with his slow wing beats always impress the ladies. Rudolf and his friends are a threatened species so please support efforts that protect him and other feathered friends. Original 12" x 12" oil on gallery canvas 145.00. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Ruth" is a powerful Secretary bird from Africa. Ruth is smart, persistent and unafraid to stomp on venomous snakes. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Sue" is a Herring Gull often found near the shore. He is an aggressive scavenger unafraid to steal food and occasionally other things from friend or foe. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Scout", a Bald Eagle, is a mighty raptor with eye sight that allows him to see forward and to the side simultaneously. Bald Eagles can fly as high as 10,000 feet and dive up to 100mph. In addition to being our national emblem since 1782, the Bald Eagle’s comeback story is proof that when we all work together good things can happen. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Sam" is an American Kestrel and a graceful flyer who can snatch up a meal quickly. He shares his food with his lady friends and lives in vacant properties left behind by Woodpeckers. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Tessa" is a Somali Ostrich. Tessa is a big gal whose beautiful white plumage makes her easy to spot in the Horn of Africa. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Tony" is a Double Crested Cormorant who loves life on the water. You may see him with his wings spread out to dry after a long day of fishing. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Wendy" is a Snowy Egret, a member of the heron family. You can identify her easily by looking for her black legs and brilliant yellow feet. While feeding she uses one foot to stir up her prey and then dines. Both Mom and Dad Snowy Egrets help to incubate and care for their young. Original Sold. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Walter" is a Green Heron who visits the neighborhood pond. He is a top-notch fisherman and often outwits his larger cousin Herons. When Walter catches something too big to eat he gently put it back into the pond unharmed. Original Sold. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Davy" is a Hartlaub’s Turaco from the mid eastern areas of Africa. He has mobile outer toes that rotate forward and backward. Davy enjoys dining on fruits, berries and plants. Turaco’s red and green pigment are unique in their copper content. Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"Oli" is a White-Cheeked Turaco hailing from the upper eastern areas of Africa. Oli and his cousins are the only birds to possess true red and green color. The Turaco's red and green pigments both contain copper. If you stirred a glass of water with a red turaco feather, the water would turn pink! Prints and Greeting Cards available.
"William" is a Pileated Woodpecker. He doesn’t vocalize like some birds but is an awesome drummer and loves a good joke...knock? knock? Prints and Greeting Cards available.