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Hooded Oriole Study 8” x 8” acrylic
Although we have to work to find Bullock’s Orioles, Hooded Orioles are again nesting in our neighbor’s yard and are coming regularly to our feeder. The male and female have been here for a few weeks now and we recently saw our first juvenile. This painting was a study for a larger piece.
Hooded Oriole Sketch
Our Hooded Orioles winter in Western Mexico. We saw these in a field with Vermillion Flycatchers and I loved all the red-oranges.
While Dave was photographing I made a quick sketch. I liked the orioles half hidden by the purple flowers.
Hooded Orioles have been nesting near our yard and visiting our feeders all summer. They needed to be painted.
‘Hooded Orioles’ 14” x 14” acrylic on canvas