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BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
I didn't realize so many birds are nocturnal migrants! Again, just trying to do a quickie -
BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
Wanted to quickly catch up so I cranked out a Bonaparte's gull for today -
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BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
I'm a day behind but here is my entry for coniferous forest a barred owl, one of my favorite owls! -
What colors would these bantam Cochin hens fall under?
They look wheaten. Red is genetically wheaten with some other modifiers so they should work nicely for your project. They also might be black tailed buff: Wheaten with the Ginger gene. This works too because red also needs the Ginger gene.- Amer
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- Forum: General breed discussions & FAQ
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A century of Turkey talk 2000-2100.
Awww they are looking at you so adorably with their big brown eyes... -
BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
Wow, that's so cool! If she doesn't mind, could you share your friend's drawing too? I'd love to see! Don't regret the color, it looks cool! -
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BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
I kind of rushed to do the Brown Twinspot for spotted -
A question about black/blue/splash
The feather structure. The blue color is caused because the melanin clumps together instead of spreading evenly over the feather, so the grey color is caused by us seeing the white spots between pigment clumps On rooster feathers the feather structure is different so the pigment doesn't tend to...- Amer
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- Forum: Exhibition, Genetics, & Breeding to the SOP
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BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
Wait, I'm an inspiration to you? Wow, I'm so flattered! -
BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
Wow! These are amazing!! I love your style so much. The white gouache and the black outlines both add so much personality to your pieces. -
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BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
This looks so cool! I love the texture and the spots! -
BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
Once in a blue moon I remember that watercolor pencils are an option that's available to me... For extravagant tail I did the red golden pheasant which is one of the prettiest birds ever in my opinion. -
BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
So cute! I love how round he is! And I think you did a good job with the watercolor! -
BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
Wow! I love the metallic gleam of the feathers, they have lovely subtle undertones! I would be surprised if anyone here is drawing without a reference... Every bird species has so many subtle details you would miss when drawing them for the first time! That sparrow is such an adorable little... -
BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
You don't need to use Instagram, the prompt list is on the first post (and bird of prey is day 11) -
BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025
For pollinator, I chose the Ecuadorian Hillstar, a rare pollinator of the Chuquiragua, which is the unofficial national flower of Ecuador. This bird is found high in the Andes mountains. I managed to get a little pollen on the head :3 I really need to put as much effort into the flower as I do...