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It's #BirdWhisperer day!

April's bird is an Australian Golden Whistler

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April 29, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Auf Englisch nur ein Costa's Hummingbird, aber auf Deutsch - wie cool - die Veilchenkopfelfe 💜
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Drawing of a Costa's Hummingbird in flight, wings wide open and his long beak disappearing inside an intricate violet flower. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm.
March 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Day 1 of #AvianAugust - an invite to draw a colourful bird each day

Today's bird is the Northern Lapwing

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Drawing of a Northern Lapwing - the bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm
August 1, 2026 at 1:26 PM
kerstinsailer.bsky.social
It's #BirdWhisperer day!

April's bird is an Australian Golden Whistler

#BirdArt #CubistBirds
Drawing of a Golden Whistler perching on a diagonal branch, his bright yellow plumage shining in front of a green abstracted background. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm
April 29, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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A vermilion flycatcher for the May #BirdWhisperer challenge - I love how goofy he looks ♥️🧡🖤

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Drawing of a vermilion flycatcher perching on a thick branch, head turned to the left, in front of an abstract green background. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm
May 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM
kerstinsailer.bsky.social
Und schon ist es der letzte Tag beim #AnimalMarch - da guckt selbst die Schneeeule kritisch

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Drawing of the upper half of a snowy owl staring directly at the observer with her orange eyes. The regular brown markings in the otherwise white plumage suggest a female. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Abstract bright blue background. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm.
March 31, 2026 at 9:23 AM
kerstinsailer.bsky.social
Didn't have time for a new watercolour today, so here's a Gouldian Finch for #Birdtober day 4 from my #CubistBirds archive

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Drawing of a Gouldian Finch perching on a light brown coloured branch, looking to the right in his gloriously colourful plumage - from top to bottom - in dark red, turquoise, light blue, purple, yellow, white and black. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Goldfaber coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper 15x10cm
October 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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More joyful colour with this scarlet macaw for day 5 of #AvianAugust

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Drawing of a scarlet macaw, his head half bowed, holding a green fruit in his beak. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm
August 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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A majestic bird - the King Eider - in a truly royal pose

Day 27 of #AvianAugust #AvianAugust2026

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Drawing of a King Eider from the side standing on some grass, head with characteristic yellow, black and light green markings turned to the left. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm
August 27, 2026 at 1:07 PM
kerstinsailer.bsky.social
Two for one: the green jay is today's #AnimalMarch prompt but also the #BirdWhisperer bird of the month 💙🖤🤍💚💛

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Drawing of a green jay from the side with his blue and black head, green wings and tail and yellow belly. He is looking to the left, head on the same level as his tail, perching on a small branch, green abstract background. The bird itself is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm. Artist signature KS in right bottom, alongside a date 22/3/26
March 25, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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#AvianAugust day 2 - a rainbow bearded thornbill with the most wonderful pride colours down his throat

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Drawing of a rainbow bearded thornbill with his throat feathers in bright colours of yellow, orange, red, green and blue. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm
August 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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It's #BirdWhisperer day! Here's my African grey hornbill for August 2026

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Drawing of an African grey hornbill with his impressive bill turned to the right, his lower half hidden in lush green foliage and leaves. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm
August 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Was für ein fantastischer Vogel - der Schuhschnabel. Steht meistens in afrikanischen Sumpfgebieten rum (überwiegend in Uganda) und schleicht sich langsam und geduldig an Fische an

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Drawing of a shoebill from the side in his characteristic pose of standing around in marshlands and high grass (his long legs and bottom are completely hidden), waiting for fish to turn up (none in sight). The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm.
March 16, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Given the amount of sunshine we've had in London over the last weeks, this green-tailed sunbird (native to Southeast Asia) would have felt almost at home

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Drawing of a green-tailed sunbird from the side, his head and large curved beak turned towards the left, he is perched on top of a vertical branch. The bird is drawn somewhat abstractly with all areas tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm
July 29, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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One of my favourite birds for day 9 of #AvianAugust - a lilac-breasted roller, endemic to Southern Africa

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Drawing of a lilac-breasted roller, perched high atop a thin branch. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on dark grey paper, 15x10cm
August 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Viele Vogelstimmen find ich ja schwer auseinanderzuhalten, aber den Specht erkennt man immer
♥️🤍🖤
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Drawing of a great spotted woodpecker, its feet clawed firmly into the bark of a tree, ready to strike the wood with its mighty beak to scare out insects. Plumage in black and white with a light yellow belly, red underside and black-red cap. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm
March 28, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Finally the time to use all of my yellows and oranges - day 3 of #AvianAugust
Say hello to this Flame Bowerbird 🧡💛🖤

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Drawing of a flame bowerbird perching on a curved branch with some green leaves in the background. The branch is drawn realistically while the bird is somewhat abstractly tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm
August 3, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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Another South American superhero bird for day 12 of #AvianAugust - a flame-faced tanager

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Drawing of a flame-faced tanager on a moss and greenery dotted branch. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Goldfaber coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm
August 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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What a sparkling display of colours! 💚🩵💙💛🖤
A green-headed tanager for day 22 of #AvianAugust

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Drawing of a green-headed tanager in his bright green, turquoise, yellow, blue and black feathers. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Goldfaber coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm
August 22, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Heute mal ein extravaganter Verwandter für all die Großstadt-, Feld-, Wald- und Wiesentauben beim #AnimalMarch: eine australische Bronzewing Pigeon, die durch ihre Farbwahl auch noch Flagge zeigt
🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
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Drawing of a Bronzewing Pigeon from the side, showing off his colourful plumage. The colours of the head resemble a trans flag while the wing colours look rainbow like. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm
March 19, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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Another Australian bird for day 30 of #AvianAugust #AvianAugust2026 - a scarlet-chested parrot

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Drawing of a scarlet-chested parrot from the side, perching on a thick branch, his head turned to the viewer so his beak almost disappears among his dark blue head feathers. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Goldfaber coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm
August 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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This #transAlly little egret is showing flag for #PrideMonth - my interpretation of the June challenge by @birdwhisperers.bsky.social

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Drawing of a little egret standing on a few moss-covered rocks surrounded by dark blue water. The normally bright white bird is coloured in hues of a rainbow flag down his long winding neck and a trans flag on his body. The bird is drawn in a slightly abstract way, tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Polychromos coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm.
June 24, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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What's not to love about the bright, colourful quirkiness of the Guianan Cock-of-the-rock 🧡💛

Day 15 of #AvianAugust #AvianAugust2026

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Drawing of a Guianan Cock-of-the-rock from the side, mostly orange, his impressive head feathers creating a distinctive half circle. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Goldfaber coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 10x15cm
August 15, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Day 20 of #AvianAugust - a painted stork. Love the colouring of the head, neck and beak 🤍💛🧡♥️

Ref 📷 by MS Novelkumar: macaulaylibrary.org/asset/249342...

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Drawing of a painted stork, his long legs half submerged in water. Red head, orange beak and white-yellowish head feathers create a lovely colouring, contrasting with pink tail plumage. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Goldfaber coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm
August 20, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Such a joyful colour combo 💜💛🩵💚♥️

A Gouldian Finch for day 28 of #AvianAugust #AvianAugust2026

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Drawing of a Gouldian Finch perching on a thick light grey branch, his head turned to the right, showing off his colourful purple and yellow plumage, contrasting nicely with a turquoise-blue-green wing and head cap and dark red face. The bird is tessellated into triangles and coloured so that no two adjacent areas are in the same hues. Goldfaber coloured pencils and black fine liner on white paper, 15x10cm
August 28, 2026 at 12:49 PM