Saturday, November 7, 2009

Drawing - Black Capped Chickadee


Black-Capped Chickadee - Graphite on Paper
Copyright Nicole MacPherson, 2009


Chickadees are one of the few birds that don't leave us for warmer climates in the winter. They are never boring, always bold (this fellow was about five feet away from me), active (nearly all of my chickadee pictures are blurred), and fun to watch. They're a welcome sight on any day.  I love the pose my bold model struck - he looks like he's playing leapfrog.

Some days around here, the only birds to be seen are the three invasives - House Sparrows, European Starlings, and Pigeons. But a chickadees is a never-fail pick-me-up, a real lifesaver for this poor unfortunate citybound schlub!

1 comment:

  1. wow nic mac good chickadee i will try draw my own and show it in my 4th grade art class because i am a 4th grader

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