The weird world of the Goldfinch
Welcome to the weird world of the Goldfinch, realised in watercolour pencils.
Oystercatcher
You’ll find Oystercatchers around the UK coastline. They are waders that eat mussels, cockles, and occasionally, oysters.
Green Woodpecker in watercolour pencils
The largest of the native British woodpeckers, these have predominately green bodies, pale bellies, with a bright yellow rump and a red crown. They have short tails and a long tough bill. Males have a red centre to the black facial area. Green woodpeckers are quite loud. Green woodpeckers eat ants, digging deep into the colonies. Green woodpeckers can be seen all year round in England, Wales and areas of southern Scotland.
Treecreeper in watercolour pencils
Treecreepers are small birds that live in trees. They are very active and although they leave their breeding territories in autumn they usually venture no more than 12 and a half miles. This speckled brown bird can be seen in most of the UK all year round.
Jay watercolour pencil drawing
With the exception of northern Scotland, Jays are common in woodland across the UK. A colourful member of the crow family but often hiding amongst the woodland flora, making them difficult to see. They can be quite vocal so listen out for them.
Kingfisher in watercolour pencils
A bright blue common or Eurasian kingfisher surveys the water perched on its favourite vantage point.
Nuthatch in watercolour pencils
Nuthatches are very agile and can hang upside down from branches. They are a woodland bird, usually staying close to their birthplace. They eat nuts and seeds, such as acorns and hazel nuts, and insects. They can be seen all year round in England, Wales and the southern edge of Scotland.
Blackcaps and Little Reds, watercolour pencil drawing
A male and female pair of blackcap birds are keeping an eye on some nearby children in a woodland setting. Blackcaps are warblers usually a summer visitor to the UK. The male’s black cap differs from the female which has a light brown one.
Brambling on a pumpkin, watercolour pencil drawing
A male brambling (winter coat) perched on a pumpkin in a field.
Dunnock in Gorse, watercolour pencil drawing
A Dunnock amongst the yellow flowers and spiky evergreen leaves of Gorse.
Robin and Holly, watercolour pencil drawing
Robin red breast amongst holly drawn in watercolour pencils.
House Sparrow, in watercolour pencils
A house sparrow perches on a garden statuette surveying the immaculately kept lawn and colourful flower beds.
Pair of Siskins, watercolour pencil drawing
A pair of siskins are searching for food. A watercolour pencil drawing.
Coal Tits in Blossom, in watercolour pencils
The smallest European tit, the Coal Tit has a black head with white cheeks. The male has an extra white stripe on his back. You will generally find them in coniferous woodland but they do make appearances in parks and gardens. They tend to flock together in winter in their search for food.
Goldfinch in watercolour pencil
Why the red face? The Goldfinch has distinctive markings including a bright red face but has nothing to be embarrassed about. In the winter they can migrate as far south as Spain. They can still be seen in UK gardens during the winter as they move around looking for food.
Sparrowhawk in watercolour pencils
A sparrowhawk sitting on its perch.
Eagle Owl in watercolour pencils
An Eagle Owl drawn in watercolour pencils.
Robin Red Breast, Calling, in watercolour pencils
A robin red breast singing or calling, hand drawn in watercolour pencils.
Robin Red Breast, Carol Singing
A robin watches over carol singers around a Christmas tree.
Seagull in Herne Bay
A seagull on the beach in Herne Bay. Pier and clocktower behind.