Holly 🦆 Birdy Nature Journal
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Drawing one bird a day in 2025 | Hermit_thrush13 on IG | Bird biologist who also does art! The bird in my banner is a Kererū and it’s the borbiest borb I’ve ever seen irl 😁
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I’m back with a quick Little Spotted Kiwi! Not going to add dates anymore since I’ve not been able to keep up daily, but this was a lovely return to drawing these #birds!
May 24, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I’m back with a quick Little Spotted Kiwi! Not going to add dates anymore since I’ve not been able to keep up daily, but this was a lovely return to drawing these #birds!
I will post more birds soon! I was starting to get a bit burnt out since these birds take around 1-3 hrs each, so I’m going to reduce my posting frequency to keep the creativity alive 💜
March 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I will post more birds soon! I was starting to get a bit burnt out since these birds take around 1-3 hrs each, so I’m going to reduce my posting frequency to keep the creativity alive 💜
March 19: Tīeke (North Island Saddleback)
Another species that we saw only on Tiritiri Matangi. They were everywhere: flitting around the flax flowers, under the forest canopy, all while calling out with their chattery song that sounds like laughter. Very cool #birds!
Another species that we saw only on Tiritiri Matangi. They were everywhere: flitting around the flax flowers, under the forest canopy, all while calling out with their chattery song that sounds like laughter. Very cool #birds!
March 20, 2025 at 3:17 AM
March 19: Tīeke (North Island Saddleback)
Another species that we saw only on Tiritiri Matangi. They were everywhere: flitting around the flax flowers, under the forest canopy, all while calling out with their chattery song that sounds like laughter. Very cool #birds!
Another species that we saw only on Tiritiri Matangi. They were everywhere: flitting around the flax flowers, under the forest canopy, all while calling out with their chattery song that sounds like laughter. Very cool #birds!
March 18: Tītitipounamu (Rifleman)
This little wren is truly tiny - we were lucky to spot three of them on our trip, but all buzzed around so quickly I didn’t have time to snap a photo! #birds
This little wren is truly tiny - we were lucky to spot three of them on our trip, but all buzzed around so quickly I didn’t have time to snap a photo! #birds
March 19, 2025 at 2:41 AM
March 18: Tītitipounamu (Rifleman)
This little wren is truly tiny - we were lucky to spot three of them on our trip, but all buzzed around so quickly I didn’t have time to snap a photo! #birds
This little wren is truly tiny - we were lucky to spot three of them on our trip, but all buzzed around so quickly I didn’t have time to snap a photo! #birds
March 17: Kererū (New Zealand Pigeon)
The largest and silliest pigeons I’ve ever seen. These #birds are chicken-sized and will scare the living daylights out of you when they take flight 😂
The largest and silliest pigeons I’ve ever seen. These #birds are chicken-sized and will scare the living daylights out of you when they take flight 😂
March 18, 2025 at 2:49 AM
March 17: Kererū (New Zealand Pigeon)
The largest and silliest pigeons I’ve ever seen. These #birds are chicken-sized and will scare the living daylights out of you when they take flight 😂
The largest and silliest pigeons I’ve ever seen. These #birds are chicken-sized and will scare the living daylights out of you when they take flight 😂
March 16: Toutouwai (North Island Robin)
These #birds have super long legs and they’re more curious than anything! We had one hop right up to and between our feet as we sat on a bench in the forest on Tiritiri Matangi, off the coast of Auckland.
These #birds have super long legs and they’re more curious than anything! We had one hop right up to and between our feet as we sat on a bench in the forest on Tiritiri Matangi, off the coast of Auckland.
March 17, 2025 at 3:52 AM
March 16: Toutouwai (North Island Robin)
These #birds have super long legs and they’re more curious than anything! We had one hop right up to and between our feet as we sat on a bench in the forest on Tiritiri Matangi, off the coast of Auckland.
These #birds have super long legs and they’re more curious than anything! We had one hop right up to and between our feet as we sat on a bench in the forest on Tiritiri Matangi, off the coast of Auckland.
March 14: Pīwakawaka (New Zealand Fantail)
This little bird is endemic to New Zealand. We delighted in seeing them when we were there- just a few hours off the plane and we got to see an adult feeding three recently fledged chicks 🥹
#birds
This little bird is endemic to New Zealand. We delighted in seeing them when we were there- just a few hours off the plane and we got to see an adult feeding three recently fledged chicks 🥹
#birds
March 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
March 14: Pīwakawaka (New Zealand Fantail)
This little bird is endemic to New Zealand. We delighted in seeing them when we were there- just a few hours off the plane and we got to see an adult feeding three recently fledged chicks 🥹
#birds
This little bird is endemic to New Zealand. We delighted in seeing them when we were there- just a few hours off the plane and we got to see an adult feeding three recently fledged chicks 🥹
#birds
March 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
March 13: Green-throated Carib
Another species found in Puerto Rico! I’d like another look at one someday- my one sighting was so much faster than I wanted it to be. #birds
Another species found in Puerto Rico! I’d like another look at one someday- my one sighting was so much faster than I wanted it to be. #birds
March 14, 2025 at 5:41 AM
March 13: Green-throated Carib
Another species found in Puerto Rico! I’d like another look at one someday- my one sighting was so much faster than I wanted it to be. #birds
Another species found in Puerto Rico! I’d like another look at one someday- my one sighting was so much faster than I wanted it to be. #birds
March 11: Puerto Rican Emerald
What a joy to see this tropical hummingbird species! They have such fun names, too - emerald, starthroat, mountain-gem - I think we could stand to have prettier hummingbird names up north
#birds
What a joy to see this tropical hummingbird species! They have such fun names, too - emerald, starthroat, mountain-gem - I think we could stand to have prettier hummingbird names up north
#birds
March 12, 2025 at 4:13 AM
March 11: Puerto Rican Emerald
What a joy to see this tropical hummingbird species! They have such fun names, too - emerald, starthroat, mountain-gem - I think we could stand to have prettier hummingbird names up north
#birds
What a joy to see this tropical hummingbird species! They have such fun names, too - emerald, starthroat, mountain-gem - I think we could stand to have prettier hummingbird names up north
#birds
March 9: Costa’s Hummingbird
The bright purples of these #birds’ gorgets are…GORGEOUS 💜
Saw my first ones in Tucson and I remember being completely wowed 🥹
The bright purples of these #birds’ gorgets are…GORGEOUS 💜
Saw my first ones in Tucson and I remember being completely wowed 🥹
March 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
March 9: Costa’s Hummingbird
The bright purples of these #birds’ gorgets are…GORGEOUS 💜
Saw my first ones in Tucson and I remember being completely wowed 🥹
The bright purples of these #birds’ gorgets are…GORGEOUS 💜
Saw my first ones in Tucson and I remember being completely wowed 🥹
Oops, and here’s the first week of March all together!
I’ve got prints of all of the #birds I’ve drawn this year (and more!) on my Redbubble:
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I’ve got prints of all of the #birds I’ve drawn this year (and more!) on my Redbubble:
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March 9, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Oops, and here’s the first week of March all together!
I’ve got prints of all of the #birds I’ve drawn this year (and more!) on my Redbubble:
www.redbubble.com/people/LadyE...
I’ve got prints of all of the #birds I’ve drawn this year (and more!) on my Redbubble:
www.redbubble.com/people/LadyE...
March 7: Curve-billed Thrasher
A common sight in Tucson, AZ where I saw them for the first time. I love the sounds of the desert! 🌵🏜️ #birds
A common sight in Tucson, AZ where I saw them for the first time. I love the sounds of the desert! 🌵🏜️ #birds
March 8, 2025 at 3:13 AM
March 7: Curve-billed Thrasher
A common sight in Tucson, AZ where I saw them for the first time. I love the sounds of the desert! 🌵🏜️ #birds
A common sight in Tucson, AZ where I saw them for the first time. I love the sounds of the desert! 🌵🏜️ #birds
March 6: Townsend’s Solitaire
I’ve only ever seen one of these before, in Zion NP. Hope to see more someday!
We’re nearing the first full week of March- I’ve got one more bird for this batch, and then I’ll have to decide what my theme will be for next week!
#birds
I’ve only ever seen one of these before, in Zion NP. Hope to see more someday!
We’re nearing the first full week of March- I’ve got one more bird for this batch, and then I’ll have to decide what my theme will be for next week!
#birds
March 7, 2025 at 5:57 AM
March 6: Townsend’s Solitaire
I’ve only ever seen one of these before, in Zion NP. Hope to see more someday!
We’re nearing the first full week of March- I’ve got one more bird for this batch, and then I’ll have to decide what my theme will be for next week!
#birds
I’ve only ever seen one of these before, in Zion NP. Hope to see more someday!
We’re nearing the first full week of March- I’ve got one more bird for this batch, and then I’ll have to decide what my theme will be for next week!
#birds
March 5: Pearly-eyed Thrasher
Native to Puerto Rico. These thrashers are super common! I saw tons on a trip a few years ago for the AOS conference and they never failed to charm me 😊
#birds
Native to Puerto Rico. These thrashers are super common! I saw tons on a trip a few years ago for the AOS conference and they never failed to charm me 😊
#birds
March 6, 2025 at 3:07 AM
March 5: Pearly-eyed Thrasher
Native to Puerto Rico. These thrashers are super common! I saw tons on a trip a few years ago for the AOS conference and they never failed to charm me 😊
#birds
Native to Puerto Rico. These thrashers are super common! I saw tons on a trip a few years ago for the AOS conference and they never failed to charm me 😊
#birds
March 4: Brown Thrasher
Another mimic! Where mockingbirds typically repeat in phrases of 3s and 5s, these thrashers repeat other birds’ song phrases in 2s and 4s!
Another mimic! Where mockingbirds typically repeat in phrases of 3s and 5s, these thrashers repeat other birds’ song phrases in 2s and 4s!
March 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
March 4: Brown Thrasher
Another mimic! Where mockingbirds typically repeat in phrases of 3s and 5s, these thrashers repeat other birds’ song phrases in 2s and 4s!
Another mimic! Where mockingbirds typically repeat in phrases of 3s and 5s, these thrashers repeat other birds’ song phrases in 2s and 4s!
March 3: Gray Catbird
Fun fact, when I was little I was CONVINCED id come across a real live kitten stuck in a tree -just like on TV! Should I call a firefighter? Before I could decide, I saw this guy fly out 😂
Fun fact, when I was little I was CONVINCED id come across a real live kitten stuck in a tree -just like on TV! Should I call a firefighter? Before I could decide, I saw this guy fly out 😂
March 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM
March 3: Gray Catbird
Fun fact, when I was little I was CONVINCED id come across a real live kitten stuck in a tree -just like on TV! Should I call a firefighter? Before I could decide, I saw this guy fly out 😂
Fun fact, when I was little I was CONVINCED id come across a real live kitten stuck in a tree -just like on TV! Should I call a firefighter? Before I could decide, I saw this guy fly out 😂
March 2: American Robin
These are one of my favorite songs to hear in spring. They’ve been gathering in flocks here lately, are you seeing any yet?
These are one of my favorite songs to hear in spring. They’ve been gathering in flocks here lately, are you seeing any yet?
March 3, 2025 at 1:08 AM
March 2: American Robin
These are one of my favorite songs to hear in spring. They’ve been gathering in flocks here lately, are you seeing any yet?
These are one of my favorite songs to hear in spring. They’ve been gathering in flocks here lately, are you seeing any yet?
March 1: Northern Mockingbird
New month new birds! Let’s start with these incredible mimics - their song is made up of a melodious mixture of other bird songs and it’s fun to try and identify them while the mockingbird is singing!
New month new birds! Let’s start with these incredible mimics - their song is made up of a melodious mixture of other bird songs and it’s fun to try and identify them while the mockingbird is singing!
March 2, 2025 at 6:30 AM
March 1: Northern Mockingbird
New month new birds! Let’s start with these incredible mimics - their song is made up of a melodious mixture of other bird songs and it’s fun to try and identify them while the mockingbird is singing!
New month new birds! Let’s start with these incredible mimics - their song is made up of a melodious mixture of other bird songs and it’s fun to try and identify them while the mockingbird is singing!
February 28: Pāpango (New Zealand Scaup)
Rounded out my duck month with one from Oceania!
Rounded out my duck month with one from Oceania!
March 2, 2025 at 6:27 AM
February 28: Pāpango (New Zealand Scaup)
Rounded out my duck month with one from Oceania!
Rounded out my duck month with one from Oceania!