American Robin Nest & Egg (Print-Lg)

Description

A mixed media study of a nest and egg from an American Robin (Turdus migratorius). The American Robin builds its nest with first an outer cup of dead grasses, fine twigs, weeds, rootlets, moss, and mud, and then applies another inner layer of mud. The final lining of fine plant stems and grasses can easily be removed to see the hardened mud bowl underneath. Robin nests are among the longest lasting songbird nests in North America.

Original: graphite & watercolor on paper.