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   Shawna 
   

   I found your website by accident, looking for a photo or drawing of a little bird I spotted in my neighbor’s backyard. The bird was only there for a few moments but neither of us had seen anything like it. It was about 20 feet away so we couldn’t get a good look at it, but by the color it may have been someone’s escaped pet! It had a bright fire engine red hood/head and a bright yellow belly – it was facing us so we couldn’t see the back. If you have any ideas – we live in Edmonton, Alberta.

   I love your drawings and observations. Have you ever been out in this direction? Elk Island Park has a huge bird population in the summer. I live in the city and there is an amazing collection of birds in my own back yard.

   Shawna

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   Jo 
   

   Thanks, Shawna! No, I’ve never been out west (hope to make it out that way eventually, though). Red head and yellow belly sounds like a male Western Tanager, which would occur in your region. Good luck ID’ing your bird!

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   Tim 
   

   Fabulous as usual Jo – love the way you do it!
   Could you get in touch, please? – thanks – Tim

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   kyla 
   

   Happened upon your site by accident, but wanted to say that I really enjoyed looking at your sketches and paintings :)