I recently took part in the R.S.P.B. Big garden birdwatch with friends. The Garden birdwatch is a citizen science wildlife survey that records bird numbers and allows a broad survey of bird population trends in the UK. It’s held in January each year and is a great way to get friends and family involved in Nature.

Here in the UK we have lost a staggering 38 million birds in the last 60 years and the Royal Society for the protection of Birds is able to track numbers and trends through the publics involvement with initiatives such as the big bird watch, particular focussing on vulnerable birds and assisting in habitat protection. The organisation manages 200 bird reserves throughout the UK covering a wide range of habitat through charitable donations.

While doing the survey I was able to watch and photograph a plethora of bird species which I’m currently working into a possible concept for a new piece, I have started with sketches and compositions and this new concept piece. I hope to bring a larger bird piece later in the year but for now here is the smaller concept work, ‘Golden Meadow’ …

The Golden Meadow can be found on my Purchase page, where you can find more information and images.