A small bird with a yellow eyebrow. These are common on the Central California coast where they can be found in grass, sedge marshes, and reedy areas. I photographed this one on a lupine plant in Kodiak Island, Alaska.
Rock Wren
Rock Wren taking a break from bug hunting
A perky wren that is normally found on rocky areas through out the Western United States and south into Mexico. It lives in arid to semi-arid areas and its diet it primarily insects and spiders. It will steal insects from spider webs. This individual was working a parking lot railing in its search for food.
Night-Herons Lurking
Black-crowned Night-Herons 16” x 16” acrylic on wood panel
I love painting Night-Herons - they can seem so sinister. These three are lurking and watching.