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My New Neighbor

5/18/2017

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Goldfinches are normally a very rare sight in our yard.  Once or twice over the last two years, the kids and I have seen one fly through. So, the fact that one came to our bird feeder on Monday (and it returned briefly yesterday!) is very exciting news.  Could it be related to the fact that we "adopted" a goldfinch through the Audubon Society as a Mother's Day gift the day before? I don't know, but sometimes the universe does work in mysterious ways.

This sketchbook page is a part of a new art habit that I hope to continue. I have about 25 pages left in the book to use for a daily practice of capturing animals and plants in my yard. I was brainstorming with my son about starting a project to document all of the flowers in our yard, and he replied, "Well, you and dad better stop planting new ones then." Very sharp he is.

Each sketch teaches me a tremendous amount. It channels my attention to detail, whether its the markings on a bird that tell its gender, subtle differences in a flower species or a plant's leaf shape. Details help refine google searches, thereby opening a wealth of information. Field guides help too! 

In the meantime, this practice helped me to celebrate the "nest warming" of my new neighbor. I hope I can spot her again real soon.


6 Comments
Deborah
5/18/2017 02:26:57 pm

Gifts are good karma!

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Julia
5/18/2017 06:49:27 pm

👍🏼😁👍🏼

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Karen McLaughlin
5/18/2017 02:47:51 pm

Plant sunflowers. Finches LOVE them!

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Julia
5/18/2017 06:50:51 pm

Thanks! I did not know that, Karen. And, by chance, I planted some sunflower seeds about two weeks ago.

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Rob link
5/18/2017 03:00:45 pm

You draw so well. It is like you hand is waiting for a story. Goldfinches. All I,know is they change color in the winter. Wish I could

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Julia
5/18/2017 06:54:04 pm

Thanks, Rob. I think a nice winter crystal green blue would be nice. ❄️

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