BLUE WINGED WARBLER
In one of her comments Sandy ask to see some sketches of “our” birds, well this one is certainly a bird of America but is a HUGE rarity in Ireland, in fact this is the only one there has been seen here or in fact in Europe. It got caught up in a big storm and was blown across the atlantic and landed in Ireland instead of South America. Needless to say this bird attracted huge crowds over the few days that it stayed .
BALTIMORE ORIOLE
Another first for Ireland, this Baltimore Oriole got lost and arrived , believe it or not in Baltimore in County Cork, Ireland. It stayed a couple of days and then dissappeared.
Phil, Your sketch of the Warbler is wonderful. You've captured the personality of the little bird with just a few lines. I hope he and the Oriole made it back to their proper destinations. It's truly amazing that they ended up on your shores.
ReplyDeleteLove your sketch and what you have to say about it..we have something similar around all summer here...I saw one "Crow in shirtsleeves"---in Listowel, Ireland and was amazed at the sharp black and white markings--not from around these parts in north central Connecticut...Magpies?
ReplyDeleteOoooh, the poor little lost Warbler! You did a great capture of him in your sketch.
ReplyDeleteYou have some interesting birds in your sketchbook, like the sketches.
ReplyDeleteHow funny they made the trip over. They must have been listening to folks here and decided to check you out :) Great sketches.
ReplyDeleteI love these sketches and the different perspectives that you've chosen. Amazing that the birds showed up in Ireland.
ReplyDeleteNice ones! What a great post this is, definitely a fantastic job in those details
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful drawings of special birds. I wonder how they'll find their way back. Thanks for sharing this amazing journey with us! nancy
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