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Goldeneye.
We have been lucky enough to have had a consistant number of these delightful birds on our local reserve all through the winter. I have been able to observe them at close quarters on numerous occasions and made many sketches. This study of a male preening is my latest effort. I hope you like it? Watercolour.
Habitat
Gravel pits.
Location
Hertfordshire.
Date taken
2009.
Scientific name
Bucephala clangula.
Equipment used
Watercolour.
I love it Steve, especially how you've painted him preening......Excellent as always :king:eek::)o:):t:
 
o:) So colourful rendition of your beautiful Goldeneye among waves... you've made the most of simplicity, Steve, amazingly lively and love how the water turned out!!! A hit!!! :clap: :clap:
 
I especially like the curve of the head and neck Steve...very expressive.

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Cora.
 

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