Give me birds to draw!

I’ve had pretty bad art block lately, but I want to get back in to drawing birds, so it would be very nice if you could share some of your favorite photos for me to draw!

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I think this one is good without the pine needles, very cute!!


These two blue jays sure were awesome!!


Borb got attitude :)


Pic taken last time it snowed here!!


And my profile pic!!

This is awesome, thanks for this opportunity! Do share how they turned out!!

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Red-shouldered Hawk

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This one, I think it would be nice to draw!

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Willet on the beach: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/132866859

northern hawk owl: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/265724529

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Maybe you could try one of my favourite images that I’ve ever taken. It’s my version of David Yarrow’s ‘Jaws’ photograph.

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Wow. I’m almost afraid to ask, but what is going on here? Could you provide a link if this is on iNat? :wink:

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Little sparrow!

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https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/26374432

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https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/334306410

I have a regular photo as well as a high key version there.

If you find high key photography inspiring then https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/282749747 might be fun.

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Wow! That’s amazing! You are very talented!

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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/247006971

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/247521248

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/248270051

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/239652071

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/248270049

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/247799208

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Hmm, I suppose my profile picture is an option:


Well, since that’s one terrible photo, why not two?

Btw, that sparrow drawing is great! I’m a terrible artist, I guess I’ll stick to photography for the time being. :)

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It is NOT a terrible photo! It is a gorgeous photo! I think it is a great macro shot, and it complements your username!

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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/260673707

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Cormorant!

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I love doves so much!

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Me too! Extremely flighty birds, but after awhile it’s possible to get individuals relaxed near humans. I had a bunch in my yard, that were so used to my presence, they would just walk over and circle me as if saying “hello”. And again, wonderful photo, truly did the bird justice!

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The poor old Cormorants were doing all the hard work by diving down to get the Bream and the Pelicans were waiting on the surface to snatch them away. It was basically a big feeding frenzy. I’ve lived in this area most of my life and I’d never seen it like it was that day.

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249935320

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Draw warblers:

Magnolia Warbler

Black and White Warbler

Not the showiest pictures, but you can see the birds at least. Taken in Mexico. The spread tail could give you a good opportunity for a drawing.

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