Duo
(8” x 10”, oil on canvas)

Perhaps these two Juncos are discussing plans for their upcoming migration to points further north.

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Jill
(8” x 8”, oil on canvas)

Jen
(8” x 8”, oil on canvas)

I had a few false starts painting juncos as they are mainly grey and white, albeit with a delicate pink beak. I found my telephoto lens was vital to studying this quick little bird and once armed with some decent reference photos, I was able to examine the subtle color variations in the white bellies and the hints of red and yellow in the grey plumage. These small flashes of bright color help to enliven the grey and convey the particular appeal of this charming bird.

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Jack
(8” x 10”, oil on canvas)

A Chance of Flurries
(8” x 10”, oil on canvas)

Juncos bookend our winter. They appear for a few days with the first blast of cold, and reappear again when the warm air pushes out the cold. While their visits are brief, we so enjoy watching them flit about, flashing their white tail feathers.

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