Burrowing Owls and Chicory 16” x 16” acrylic on wood panel
It was such a treat to run into this group of owls in Alviso last month.
Snowy Plovers at Tunitas Beach
Snowy Plovers at Tunitas Beach 20” x 10” acrylic on canvas
Snowy Plover (Anarhynchus nivosus)
This species is the master of camoflauge. They usually don't move as you walk by them and blend into their surroundings. This one was found mid-beach in the wrack not far south of Half Moon Bay, California
Western Tanagers and Pines
Western Tanagers and Pines 16” x 16” acrylic on wood panel
Inspired by tanagers we observed at Whitney Portal Camp last June
Belted Kingfisher
Belted Kingfisher 12” x 12” acrylic on wood panel
Lazuli Buntings
Lazuli Buntings 12” x 12” acrylic on wood panel
Each Spring Dave and I watch for the return of these beautiful birds. This piece was inspired by buntings feeding in the wildflower meadow at Rancho San Antonio, CA.
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus)
We decided it was time to visit Cape May, New Jersey. I think we arrived a little early (mid April, 2026). It was cold and there were not a lot of migrant yet. One exception was the Belleplain State Forest which was alivc with all kinds of birds. Many were quite vocal including this White-eyed Vireo. He was curious and let me get fairly close for some nice photos.
Towhees and Blossoms
Towhees and Blossoms 12” x 12” acrylic on wood panel
California Towhees are permanent residents in our backyard, nearly always appearing as a pair. I placed them amidst a flourish of blossoms to create a romantic motif that celebrates their quiet, dedicated bond.
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)
Seen at the Rio Grande Nature Center in Albequerque, New Mexico
Say's Pheobe (Sayornis saya)
A fairly common winter bird on the central coast of California. I love its subtle beauty and its prowess as a superb bug catcher.
Great Horned Owl
A Call at Dawn 16” x 16” Acrylic on Wood Panel
Last month we were hearing owls calling at dusk and dawn every few days which inspired this painting.
Atlantic Puffins on Rocks
Atlantic Puffins on Rocks 12” X 12” acrylic on wood panel
This summer we traveled to Arctic Norway and one of the highlights was seeing Atlantic Puffins. They are so cute and it was fun to work them into a painting design
White-browed Gnatcatcher (Polioptila bilineata)
This bird is constantly on the move searching for insects and is difficult to photograph. Using a continuous shutter, hoped that I could capture this bird as it darted about in the brush. We encountered this one in Belize at the Rio Frio Cave which is not far from the Caracol ruins.
Rufous-crowned Sparrows and Mustards
Rufous-crowned Sparrows and Mustards 16” x 8” acrylic on wood panel
We were lucky to find these uncommon sparrows above the dense undergrowth singing.
Saffron-Crowned Tanager (Tangara xanthocephala)
A colorful tanager that we often saw on our five-day trip on Manu Road, Peru.
Egrets and Grebe
Egrets and Grebe 12” x 12” acrylic on wood panel
A scene at the Baylands at dusk.
Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae)
This species has been on my bucket list for years. They aren’t rare, but they are shy, and they hide from sight very well, even in short grass. This one was photographed from behind a blind at the Davis Mountains State Park Interpretative Center, Texas.
Collared Aracari
Collared Aracari 16” x 16” acrylic on wood panel
Collared Aracari have an extensive range throughout Central America. This painting was inspired by a group we watched in Eastern Costa Rica.
Spectacled Redstart (Myioborus melanocephalus)
A pretty warbler we saw on our Manu Road birding trip. We stopped the car near Atalaya to look for birds on the road’s edge, and this one popped out of the thicket to stare at us for several seconds.
Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida)
A plain, but yet beautiful sparrow. Seen at El Charco del Ingenio Jardín Botánico, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico