A Beautiful Songbird Singing Everyday

My show, “Chorus of Birds” is on view at Abend Gallery in Denver, Colorado. Sept. 10-24, 2022

Red-whiskered bulbul head — *Red-whiskered Bulbul* 10x8” oil ©Susan McDonnell 2022 Available at Sullivan Goss Gallery

The bird in the painting above is a red-whiskered bulbul and is one of my favorite birds. When I lived in Pasadena, California there was always a pair living in the back garden.

The bulbuls had a beautiful song so I knew when they were out and about. They did not seem to be bothered by my presence. Of course I took countless photos. (below)

Red-whiskered bulbul eating — Red-whiskered bulbul ©Susan McDonnell 2016

Red-whiskered bulbul — Bulbul ©Susan McDonnell 2016

Every spring there was a new nest and soon I was looking out for fledglings on the ground. Bulbuls are diligent parents and were always nearby. The photo below shows the start of the crest on the fledglings head.

Bulbul fledgling — Bulbul Fledgling ©Susan McDonnell 2022

Sept 13, 2022

Contemporary realism, oil painting, painting inspiration, Bird ArtCyndi BurtSeptember 13, 2022birdart, animalart, birdwatching, red-whisked bulbul, bulbul, wildlife art, oil paintingComment