Sunday, March 13, 2011

Kentisch plover

I made some sketches asked me for a scientific publication about kentish plover, that nests on the beach near Rome. They are implementing a project to protect this cute little bird, in Torre Flavia riserve, which nests on the beach. Without any shelter, including twigs and plastic bottles. His fear is the horrible sand harvesters, tractors that sweep away everything that they find in their breeding season.

8 comments:

  1. These are delightful sketches ! I love his striding legs and also the drawing with is head tilted on the side.

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  2. These are so lively, Elisabetta! I hope the protection efforts are successful.

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  3. Wonderful life and character in your plover!

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  4. I love these sketches,having seen many of this species , you have really captured them .

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  5. Super movements - and the way you got the head turn is just right!

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  6. I like the expression of the these birds. I can almost see them move across the page.

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