Willet, Oil on canvas, 10 in. x 8 in.
A willet is a drab water bird with long grey legs that stays by the water's edge. Willets nest in the Gulf coast in the winter. The sunlight brought out a little color in the plumage. This was at Lido Beach, Florida where the water is a beautiful greenish-blue. It was a windy morning and the waves were cresting along the edge of the beach. The bird stood fairly still while I sketched and photographed it. These are some of the many waterbirds that are in danger from the oil in the Gulf. Sharon Guy Art
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