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Pen, graphite and Polycromos Pencils. Matt surround boarding and backing - H35 cms x W 45 cms.
The Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax fleayi) is an endangered bird of Tasmania. It is a subspecies of the more common wedge-tailed eagle. This bird was rehabilitated at the Raptor Refuge in Tasmania, to read more about the Refuge, click here.
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Juvenile Tasmanian Wedge-tailed eagle, watercolour and gouache. 110 cms x 80 cms on 640 gsm hot press rag paper
The endangered Wedge-tailed Eagle subspecies Aquila audax fleayi occurs only in Tasmania. It is distinguished by its size (being Australia's largest bird of prey) and wedge-shaped tail. The total adult population has been estimated as less than 1000 birds. Principal threats include loss of nesting habitat, nest disturbance, collisions (with artificial structures, vehicles and aircraft), electrocution and persecution.
Aquila is a beloved member of The Raptor Refuge Inc. which is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to caring and protecting Tasmania’s natural wildlife. https://www.raptorrefuge.com.au/
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Southern Fairy Prion (Pachyptila turtur subantarctica)
Watercolour and gouache on 640 gsm hot press Lana rag paper - H50 cms x W 75 cms. Framed in ArtGlass AR
The Fairy Prion has two subspecies: Pachyptila turtur and Pachyptila turtur subantarctica. The latter is found in Antipodes, Snares and Macquarie islands and is currently listed as threatened. The Fairy Prion is a seabird usually found in offshore waters except during stormy weather conditions. It frequents the open sea near the colonies, and rarely occurs in sheltered coastal waters. During the breeding season, it breeds on oceanic islands. The colonies are established in coastal areas such as cliffs, boulders and steep slopes, but also in grasslands with sparse vegetation, and even beneath trees.
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Pen, graphite and Polycromos Pencils. Matt surround boarding and backing - H25 cms x W 25 cms.
Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus macropus) are the fastest animal in the world, with stoops (dives) recorded at speeds faster than 300 km/hr. Small bony tubercules in their nostrils guide the air during high speed stoops, enabling Peregrine Falcons to breathe more easily. .
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Huon River, Tasmania
Watercolour gouache on claybord - 100 cms x 85 cms. Framed
Australia’s most widespread swallow, the Welcome swallow (Hirundo neoxena) can be seen fluttering, swooping and gliding in search of flying insects in almost any habitat. The name ‘Welcome’ swallow comes from sailors who knew that the sight of a swallow meant that land was not far away.
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Pen, graphite and Polycromos Pencils. Matt surround boarding and backing - H25 cms x W 25 cms.
The Southern boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae) is the smallest and most common owl in Australia, although it is often overlooked because of its nocturnal habits. If the species is seen during the day, it is usually roosting among dense foliage or being harassed by smaller birds.
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King Island, Tasmania
Watercolour and gouache on Ampersand Claybord. - H40 cms x W 40 cms. Framed
With over 145 km of coastlines to explore, evidence of life both above and below the water is prolific on Bass Strait's westernmost Island. Known for its 'roaring forties', the prevailing south-westerlies winds make King Island the ultimate battleground for the survival of the fittest.
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King Island, Tasmania. Shipwrecked debris from the shipwrecks Brahmin 1854, British Admiral 1874, Blencathra 1875
Watercolour and gouache on Ampersand Claybord. - H40 cms x W 40 cms. Framed
Situated in the centre of the western entrance to Bass Strait and known for its treacherous coastline and prevailing south-westerly winds, King Island has been the location of over 60 known shipwrecks, involving the loss of over 2,000 lives. As a result, its not uncommon to come across pieces of history washed up along the beaches after a large storm - clay pipes, ink wells, soles of an old shoe, hand-painted crockery and bottles are just some of the treasures that have been discovered over the years.
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'The Food Frenzy ' - Tasmanian Shy Albatross (Thelassarche cauta) Watercolour and gouache on 640 gsm hot press rag paper. 85 cm x 100 cm
The IUCN classifies this species as near threatened with less than 25,000 breeding animals. Today, longline fishing still impacts this species but their numbers have been maintained despite this threat. The shy albatross feeds by a combination surface-seizing and some pursuit diving – it has been recorded diving as deep as 5 m.
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'The Food Frenzy ' - Tasmanian Shy Albatross (Thelassarche cauta)
The IUCN classifies this species as near threatened with less than 25,000 breeding animals. Today, longline fishing still impacts this species but their numbers have been maintained despite this threat. The shy albatross feeds by a combination surface-seizing and some pursuit diving – it has been recorded diving as deep as 5 m
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Watercolour and gouache on Ampersand Claybord. - H40 cms x W 40 cms. Framed
The Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) inhabits shrubs in open eucalypt forests, as well as shrubland and suburban gardens. They use their long, slender, de-curved bills to probe deep into flowers to feed on the sweet nectar.
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Cape Raoul, southern Tasmania
Watercolour and gouache on 640 gsm hot press Lana rag paper - H120 cms x W 150 cms. Framed
The Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris) is Australia’s most numerous seabird. During breeding season, millions converge on many small islands around southern Australia, with their stronghold in Bass Strait. Cape Raoul is at the southernmost tip of the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania. The cape features rock platforms, towering 300 metre cliffs, columns and off-shore islands.
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Derwent River, Hobart, Tasmania
Watercolour and gouache on 640 gsm hot press rag paper - H85 cms x W 65 cms. Framed
The Little Pied Cormorant (Microcarbo melanoleucos) is one of the most common of Australia's waterbirds, occurring on water bodies of almost any size. It is entirely black above and white below. The Little Pied Cormorant resembles the Pied Cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius, but is easily distinguished by its smaller size and proportionately shorter bill.
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Juvenile Wedge-tailed eagle, Limited Edition Print size: 80 cm x 60 cm
The endangered Wedge-tailed Eagle subspecies Aquila audax fleayi occurs only in Tasmania. It is distinguished by its size (being Australia's largest bird of prey) and wedge-shaped tail. The total adult population has been estimated as less than 1000 birds. Principal threats include loss of nesting habitat, nest disturbance, collisions (with artificial structures, vehicles and aircraft), electrocution and persecution.
Aquila is a beloved member of The Raptor Refuge Inc. which is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to caring and protecting Tasmania’s natural wildlife. https://www.raptorrefuge.com.au/
Puffins (Fratercula arctica) Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands
Watercolour and gouache on Ampersand Claybord - 40 cms x 55 cms.
Puffins are unmistakable birds with their black back and white underparts, distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and their tall, flattened, brightly-coloured bill. Its comical appearance is heightened by its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs.
Used as a symbol for books and other items, this clown among seabirds is one of the world's favourite birds. With half of the UK population at only a few sites it is an IUCN Red List species
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Pen, graphite and Polycromos Pencils. Matt surround boarding and backing - H35 cms x W 35 cms.
The Tasmanian Masked Owl (Tyto novaehollandiae castanops) is a subspecies of Masked Owl which occurs only in Tasmania. Its population has been estimated to comprise approximately 500 breeding pairs. This bird was rehabilitated at the Raptor Refuge in Tasmania, to read more about the Refuge, click here.
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Hooded plover chick (Thinornis rubricollis)
Watercolour and gouache on 640 gsm hot press rag paper - 45 cms x 65 cms.
The Hooded Plover is a medium-sized sandy-brown plover. It has a black head and a white nape, and the black hindneck collar extends around and forks onto the breast. The underparts are white. The iris is dark brown, with a red eye ring. The legs are pink. Males and females are similar. Juveniles look like adults, but without the black head, hindneck and front of mantle, which are sandy-brown instead. Juvenile legs are pale orange. This species is also known as the Hooded Dotterel or Hoody.
Tasmania is a refuge for small shorebirds. Their breeding season is between September and March, a high usage period for beaches so we must be more aware.
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