California Ecosystems - Willets in the Pickleweed (original) hummingbird such as California Sea Lion

such as California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) and ungulates like Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)

along with a variety of moisture-loving species

This print beautifully reproduces the original drawing is done with gouache and colored pencil on Duralene

These groups are from the "Hummingbirds of North America" identification guide I made for the FeederWatch Program at Cornell Lab of Ornithology

These birds are included on the Hummingbirds of North America identification poster I made for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

California Ecosystems - Willets in the Pickleweed (original) hummingbird such as California Sea LionSaltmarshes are rare in California and have been especially impacted by human activity. Not only do they serve as buffer zones for coastal areas, they also provide habitat for wide variety of plants and animals. This piece features Willets, Lined Shore Crab, Jaumea, Pickleweed, Anchovies, and waterboatmen all creatures that depend on saltmarshes to thrive. Original watercolor and ink illustration on 300 lb. hot press Arches 100% cotton watercolor