Kindred Spirits

 

oil on panel, 18" x 18"

Been wanting to paint these two compadres for a while, and just decided to jump in and get it done.  The aptly named cattle egret consumes the ticks and flies it finds on its bovine buddy, which makes them perfect for each other!

Cattle Egret

oil on canvas, 20" x 10"

Yet another bird painting.  I can't seem to stop myself!  The cattle egret is fond of hitching rides on cows and feasting on insects to be found among them.  This egret is in mating mode.