Sometimes, something in nature just shouts at you. That was the case a few days ago when a bright red bird just yelled its colors at me. I knew this was not your everyday sparrow (no offense to sparrows at all).
I did not need my field glasses this little bird was so bright. I got out my phone, opened my trusty Merlin Bird ID app, and figured it out. A Scarlet Tanager. I also listened on the app to the songs it makes, and realized I have been hearing its song for a few days already. Now I could see him.
I love nature.
I will be flying to Oslo in a few hours to attend and live-draw the Oslo Freedom Forum. It is an internationally know conference for human rights and freedom of speech. They have invited me for six years now, and I absolutely love this three day event, I find it very moving and educational. It is a forum for talks by dissidents and activist around the world, from countries with dictatorial and authoritariam regimes. These people are very brave.
I will live draw the speakers and the environment. Stay tuned.
So exciting! Bon voyage.
Guilty as charged. I saw a bright red bird in a friend's yard the other evening. Of course I had to ask what it was.
Looking forward to seeing the drawings of your trip. Have a wonderful time.