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Birds!!! Plant and Insect enthusiast, 🌱 UW-Madison horticulture grad. Perennial Ag & grazing. WI

Joined January 2022
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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3 years
Saw a new woodpecker species today. Northern flicker I think? I also finally saw the pileated woodpecker I’ve been hearing the last month. A great day of birding!!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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5 months
Birthday birding this morning for my 30th! I took a new lens out; a beautiful and thoughtful gift from my family. ♥️ Excited for a new decade of my life!!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
Luna Moth (Actias luna) in my front yard. I was smiling ear to ear for about an hour afterwards still. Just pure magic to be so close to this animal. And special it came so soon after my other moth encounter. ✨⭐️
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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7 months
@gabrielledrolet A scene from Fantasia!!🕊️
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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6 months
Photo of a photo quick because I'm crying in the woods this morning over the sixth species of woodpecker that lives on our farm. Lifer!!! Red-headed woodpecker in WI.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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5 months
Indigo Bunting made my morning.💙
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
This morning I sat and finally made my Birds of 2022 "seen on the farm list" I've got 41 different species! My first year birding has been so rewarding and I can't wait to keep creating habitat for them here. In 2023 I want to see the darn owl I've been hearing all season!!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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3 years
@trichesfaucons These are good and you can’t convince me otherwise. Remind me of my grandpa! Can’t let them go stale though.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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9 months
Brown Creeper! First time birding in over a month, I can tell I really needed that walk in the woods even if I didn't see a darn thing. But these guys were all over in the warmer weather today.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
7 months
Can't believe I spotted this in our pasture!! A first on our farm. Eastern Meadow Lark? Camouflaged so well!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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6 months
Beautiful Dicentra cucullaria swathes in the farm woods. I had a great earth day walk! Birds, bumble bees, butterflies, and snacking on ramps.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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6 months
Blue skys and plums blooming! A beautiful sight after the last three soggy days of working in the rain.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
3 years
Painted my photo I took earlier this morning. I’m feeling so inspired by birds!!!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
My engagement photos came back & we recreated our proposal where Jacob tricked me into looking at a "rare bird" and then I proceeded to ID it as a Starling and talk at length about it being invasive but beautiful for so long he got tired on his knee"I thought you'd never stop" 🥰
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
7 months
We traveled to 100% totality yesterday for my husband's birthday and had a beautiful day in nature. Not a cloud in the sky, spring ephemerals blooming, found morels, and then witnessed darkness and light dancing. Carolina chickadee lifer as a bonus!! 🌛🩶
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
Goodbye 27! Hello 28! A LOT has happened this year; too much for one tweet. But one important event is that I created this little bird Twitter and went out birding as often as I could! I excited to continue birding for the rest of my life! hope I see a new birthday bird today🦉☺️
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
3 years
Another from yesterday! Red-winged black bird in the prairie. Proud of how close I can get without disturbing them and still get a clear shot with my very limited zoom camera!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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3 years
Saw a Sandhill crane last night on the farm! I read an article that described their call as “bugling” and I agree!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
Black capped chickadee on the farm. A species that's stolen my heart this winter. 🖤 always around on my walks and always chatting to me!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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3 years
One more class stand between me and an afternoon of birding. One. More.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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1 year
I love birding and seeing other wildlife on the farm. This guy was hiding out!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
Cedar waxwing enjoying a breakfast of berries on the farm.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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3 years
Cedar Waxwing on the farm this morning! Compared to just a month ago I’m seeing so many new species arriving. #birding #WIbirds #birds
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
3 years
@Jess_inthewild Our farm has zero cats I have populated it with but because of my neighbors farm who has barn cats with multiple litters a year, they come onto my farm. As an new birder this pisses me off!!! If you want them in your barn 1. that is lame but 2. at least spay them!!!!!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
1 year
Bald Eagle on the farm again during my lunch break! I've seen one for the last three weeks around here. Hoping they stick around.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
7 months
TWO YEARS to find an owl on the farm but I finally saw one! I hear barred owls frequently so I assumed it was that, but my husband thought maybe a barn owl? this is the only photo I got before farm equipment noise scarred it. I'm so excited to have seen it. Lifer beer for me! 😊
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
9 months
So excited about this thrift find today!!!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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1 year
Beautiful bird walk this evening! Saw a very cute ruby crowned kinglet.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
Absolutely nuts on the farm this evening with birds!! I took my usual walk and saw so many new faces!. At one point the unidentified "yellow" flock, an eastern blue bird group of 4, and a pair of northern flickers were all on one tree. I just sat an watched for awhile.😊
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
Downy woodpecker fluff just looks so incredibly soft!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
Been going through it recently as the farm has been overwhelming and stressful. Anyways! I was reminded of my path when a small moth paid me a visit and clung to my finger in the wind. I took it as delicate sign to hang on, ask for help, and seek comfort in nature. 🖤
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
Been patiently waiting 8 months to get a photo of a Red-Tail; something we have what seems an abundance of on the farm. Finally got it yesterday! Perched on a fence post in front of a cover crop.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
Visited my friend in Tahoe for the last week. I learned how to ski and saw some amazing lifers. Mountain Chickadee, Acorn Woodpecker, Common Merganser, and Clark's nutcracker. 😊
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
Roosendaal Netherlands! ❤️ I had to travel very light for a five day trip so I didn't take my camera but I'm returning in 5 weeks for a longer trip and hoping to capture more European birds. :)
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
9 months
Cinnamon hummingbird and Canivet's Emerald hummingbird from Costa Rica archives. I also saw the Blue-vented frequently in our backyard. So exciting to add more hummers to my life list!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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3 years
It’s fun being a birder because everyday I wake up, I know I will see birds. Such simple joy! Here is a pic of a red-bellied woodpecker I took this winter.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
Twelve-spotted skimmer on an evening farm walk.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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3 years
@Jess_inthewild I’m trying to establish a healthy bird population as part of my farms goals. That’s why all three of my dear pets stay INSIDE. Hoping someday I can attract a barn owl. :)
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
I walked with a state conservation biologist this afternoon and showed her the ephemeral blooms on the farm. I suspected they were incredible but was confirmed by her that we have a population of Dutchman's breeches she's never seen the likes of. We looked for bumble bees...
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
1 year
Two new birds for me today! Winter Wren, or house wren, still exciting. And White Throated Sparrow. Weather was terrible but I had a great time. ♥️
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
My friend who is a wildlife ecologist/birder has been staying with us the last month and everyday I have a friend to talk about birds with and ask questions to and it's been absolutely lovely.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
Northern Flicker (Yellow-Shafted) on farm yesterday 🌟
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
@jessicakeogh She'll rejoin our other 30 ewes in the flock when she's strong enough. Her grandmother is actually up there which is pretty neat!! Also when they are hand raised for a bit they are great at leading the other sheep to new grazing areas which is what my other bottle babies do.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
who would be using Dutchman's breeches as an early source of nectar and found at least five examples. I walk those woods at 3x a week and today I was able to show secret spots only I know. It was pure magic. I hope I can conserve this part of the farm for years to come!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
First bird of 2023: female northern cardinal ❤️
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
11 months
We went to Guanacaste, Costa Rica for our honey moon earlier this month. I racked up 47 new species while there!! 😊I managed to get some photos of the birds that stood still long enough for my P530 coolpix lol Spotted Sandpiper, Tricolored Heron! Can't wait to share more.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
1 year
Enjoying my lifer beer after a great morning of birding. Oriole, Tennessee warbler, palm warbler, blue-grey gnatcatcher added to my list. And a mysterious thrush of some sort. 20+ species just on my usual walk. Happy day!!😊
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
1 year
@rynaturalist My brother's friend sent me a climate change pdf one night because he thought I'd be interested and I found it really thoughtful. Anyways, now he's my husband!!!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
11 months
Turquoise-browed Motmot 🌺 Liberia, Costa Rica.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
8 months
Birding is Freyja's massive game of hide and seek and she never misses! She always finds me out here! 🤍
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
Absolutely terrifying owl call near the barn tonight. Only heard it once so I don't feel comfortable IDing. Just made me jump out of my skin while feeding sheep. How exciting though!!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
1 year
@baggins_bow Happy Birthday!! 🎉☺️Northern Flicker :)
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
I am leaving for a trip tonight and was hoping our mega blood root (Sanguinaria canadensis ) patch would bloom before I left, thankfully nature was on my side!! Gorgeous. I wait for this patch every spring.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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3 years
12:24am and I’m on Twitter looking at bird photos after more than a few drinks. Did not see myself being in this situation 5 years back, but I’m absolutely in love with it all. Life is beautiful. ♥️
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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9 months
When I was 23 I kinda got into cave exploring. I am really happy I stopped and now enjoy safer hobbies like birding 😂
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
Little brown creeeeepy
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2 years
A paddling of Mallards on my lunch break :)
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
8 months
Very sad to see probably 100 trees taken down on my normal birdwalk. Seems like every year the edge of the woods gets taken farther to widen a corn field border that's already 20+ ft. Some beautiful mature oaks and hackberry. My heart hurts for the habitat loss.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
"Why would I need my camera to go plant shopping? Just leave without it!" *sees bald eagle on a back road* 😅
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
2 years
Things have been so busy on the farm. Weeks feel like days. I’m trying to get myself and my mind to slow down. I don’t want to wake up in November and realize I left my whole summer behind.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
9 months
Could you see yellow rumped warbler this time of year in WI? It had a tiny dot above its tail of yellow. This is the only photo I got!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
3 years
Cedar Waxwing on farm this afternoon. I think he’ll be the next subject of my watercolor!!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
3 months
Hi all! This summer has been so busy on the farm and in my personal life I haven't had many chances to update my birding friends. But I AM going birding this week and visiting the international crane foundation and very much am still in love with birds. ♥️😊
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
American Goldfinch on farm. It was quite hot here yesterday so many birds were in the woods.
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
Crested Flycatcher? He was up so high I had a hard time getting a shot with any identification features other than a yellow belly. Whatever it is I’m excited to see a new bird on the farm 😄
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
I went for a bird walk WITH friends today! A first for me and I had an absolute blast.Kate and Bryce brought all the good bird vibes. We saw a pileated woodpecker in flight, heard another ones call, saw two other species of woodpeckers, and countless new mushrooms. Great day!☺️
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
I see a lot of birding tweets with photos but not a lot of “I saw this bird today!” without photos. I truly enjoy both on this app. It also reminds me that if I don’t get that perfect photo of a new bird, I still had an amazing experience-especially as a new photographer. 🦅🦉
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Carly
2 years
Gorgeous walk this morning. Second time seeing Ruby-crowned Kinglets. They flit around like tiny leaves falling from the trees. I think their call has so much character for how small they are. Definitely a new farm favorite. Now to get a photo!!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) on pasture while setting up steer fence
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
3 years
I received a bachelors in horticulture and recently went back to complete a certification in agri-business. My partner and I focus on farming that increases biodiversity, soil health, animal wellness, and hopefully native species. My bird photos are almost always on our farm!
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@CarlyBirds_wi
Carly
3 years
Hello birding friends! Can someone explain what a “lifer” is to me?
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Carly
2 years
Tiny little Ruby-crowned kinglet. Absolutely adorable bird 🥹 I also saw a brown creeper today on my lunch break.
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10 months
Thinking about birding in Costa Rica but knowing we are getting a big snow storm tomorrow. 🥲
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2 years
Eastern Kingbird looking for some lunch!
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1 year
Autumn grazing 🍁🧡
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Carly
3 years
I have been hearing a great horned owl in the evenings recently and was sure I spotted his “horns” from afar in a tree. I walked slowly to get a better look/snap a photo until I realized it was this little imposters ears! He was so high up in the tree I couldn’t believe it. 😂
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@CarlyBirds_wi
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2 years
I gifted a community member a painting of a woodpecker I did for his wife. Today she texted me asking if I could recreate it for her because she “accidentally recycled it” I would have loved to keep that painting myself. Just absolutely bummed out.
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