Another super-cold, but bright, winter day. I did what any sensible bird artist does - stayed indoors and sketched this research specimen. This is a traditional study skin, pinned out on its back with bill out straight. By contrast a taxidermy specimen attempts to recreate a life-like pose.
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WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH, Sitta carolinensis. Sharpie marker.
University of Connecticut Biological Research Collections.
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Outdoor birds were again elusive, but Jorge found another Junco, this one sunning on an exposed perch.
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| DARK-EYED JUNCO, Junco hyemalis. Willington, CT, USA. |
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