Birds – Lisa's Art & Horses

Drawing: Osprey

Sep 16, 2026

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in animals, art, Birds, illustration, Pen and Ink, wildlife

This bird used to be referred to as a fish hawk, yet today in many places it’s called an Osprey. These raptors are known for their ability to catch fish, their main food source. They have interesting bodily features and an amazing skill for catching slippery fish near the surface of waterways. Rhode Island has…

Drawing: Peregrine Falcon

Jul 27, 2026

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lisasart

in animals, art, Birds, illustration, nature, Pen and Ink

Drawing of Peregrine Falcon. reference from explore.org webcam of Great Spirit Buff Falcons PF in nest box incubating. Providence, RI has a nest box, where Peregrine Falcons nest. Nest Box located high on the superman, downtown. Recently I got to see a couple of PF at Roger Williams Memorial Park, near downtown. Enjoy, LG

Doves Fly

Mar 6, 2025

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lisasart

in animals, art, artistic gifts, Birds, e-newsletter, gift ideas, illustration, Pen and Ink

One of the sounds I enjoy hearing in the morning is the call of the Mourning Dove.It’s cooing call has a melancholy feeling to it.I remember the first time I heard it. I was like, “What is that bird”. It was day time. It couldn’t be an owl. It wasn’t an owl, but the Mourning…

Humming Bird

Aug 31, 2024

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lisasart

in animals, artistic gifts, Birds, e-newsletter, mixed media

“A Hummingbirdso smallyet so magicala gift”A Hummingbird:3-3.5 inches longcan fly up, down, back and forth and hover in placehave iridescent feathersare territorial Ultimate Guide to Spirit Animals:The Hummingbird generally symbolizes joy and playfulness, as well asadaptability. Additional symbolic meanings are: Lightness of being, enjoyment of lifeBeing more presentIndependenceBringing playfulness and joy in your lifeLifting up…

Cool Breezes

Jun 16, 2024

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lisasart

in animals, art, Birds, color pencils, e-newsletter, illustration, mixed media, nature, scratch board, wildlife

In the cool of the late afternoon I sit outside. Cool breezes sweep through the yard.Chimney Swifts fly above catching bugs in flight.I adore the female humming bird that has made our backyard her territory.Last month I had a bad fall. I am recovering.I bought some new brushes and scratch board.Time to experiment. Best,Lisa G.…

Finding Peace and Joy

Jan 24, 2024

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lisasart

in animals, art, Birds, e-newsletter, illustration, nature, Pen and Ink, wildlife

2024 How do you find time for a moment of peace and joy? In our busy lives it’s easy to get caught up in the rush and noise. For a while now in the media everywhere there’s news about Trump trials, extremepoliticians, war in Ukraine, Israel and Hamas terrorism, etc. I do my best to…

Category: Birds

Drawing: Osprey

Drawing: Peregrine Falcon

Doves Fly

Humming Bird

Cool Breezes

Finding Peace and Joy