'Tori

European Robin/rödhake. Värmland, Sweden (April 5, 2021).

I find their eyes particularly pleasant. They are so brown, compared to the brown eyes of other birds I've seen.

This one is a fine gentlemen if I do say so myself. Prim and proper. Fresh for the breeding season.

Dunnock (Prunella modularis), Ireland

Purplish-mantled Tanager (Iridosornis porphyrocephalus), family Thraupidae, order Passeriformes, Colombia

photograph by Felix Uribe

What an icon. Especially loving that detail of the feathers.

European Robin (Erithachus rubecula), Ireland

Eurasian Bullfinch/domherre. Värmland, Sweden (April 5, 2021).

"Marty"

2025, watercolor and gouache

Marty is an education bird where I work. Unable to be released right now, Marty is used to go on trips to events to educate folks about wildlife.

And the Oscar goes to…

Little wren, I thank you for your mighty song.

All spring and summer, your serenade is my companion.

Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla), family Cacatuidae, order Psittaciformes, NE VIC, Australia

photograph by Kel Schultz