|
"Pintails on Top"
Northern Pintail
Duck
The
challenge to paint this Northern Pintail pair is the
unique feather pattern of the drake. It has an almost
lattice
texture
offsetting black and white. The bird is very color contrasted.
Pintail Ducks have been greatly
reduced
in their numbers from the mid
to late 20th century. Their numbers have been
decreased by 80%.
This
has largely been due to the loss of wetland
habitat. It is always an excitement to see a Pintail Duck
in the wild and this nesting pair brings the birds
into closer
proximity for us to enjoy. The Northern Pintail
is a
reminder of the delicacy of our planet and our responsibility to
care for it
. |
