Pluvialis apricaria |European golden plover (EN) | Tarambola-dourada (PT)
How deliciously beautiful is the plumage of the European golden plover. The sad whistling call signals its presence before we spot them. This species overwinters in Portugal and can be spotted on fallow farm land, sometimes gathering in large groups as seen in the region of Alentejo.
One of 100 bird species I illustrated as part of a series where I set out to draw 100 birds from Portugal. On that series I selected native birds and also birds that see Portugal as their home during their migrating journeys across Europe, Africa, and sometimes further away.
This series took me 22 Â months to complete and I have now selected some of my favourites to offer as A5 prints, a size similar to the original drawing.
Originally hand-drawn on my sketchbook using watercolour and pastel pencils.
Size: A5 (21cm x 14,8cm)
THE FRAME IS NOT INCLUDED.
The colours in the print you receive may vary slightly due to monitor colour settings.
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