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Flycatchers
Paul S. Hartley

Flycatchers

Two species of flycatcher easily confused. The top one is a Rufous-breasted Blue flycatcher and the lower two sketches are Blue-throated Flycatcher. These are little gems that flit around the undergrowth, hard to see in full sunlight and very tricky to draw satisfactorily through bins. I love the blue-orange combo - which seems to be quite a common colouration for birds of dark undergrowth - does anyone have any idea why? is it something to do with seeing in the UV range of the spectrum?
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Habitat
Thick undergrowth.
Location
Darjeeling
Equipment used
Nikon Travelite, pencil, watercolour, paper.
Paul S. Hartley
Many thanks!

These pictures are from a trip I took a few years ago, I will soon be posting more up-to-date drawings but Ill keep putting a few 'exotics' in my gallery. I need reminded that its sunny and warm somewhere in the world even if Edinburgh is drowning!

Paul H.
 
Adalia
Not just Edinburgh Paul!! Three skilful pieces of artwork :t::t:

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Cora.
 

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