BYC’s BirdTober Thread - 2025

[Amer]

Day 31: black and white! I drew the black billed magpie, and finished the challenge! Woof that was tough but I’m really proud of myself. Now I need a drawing break haha

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You did amazing!

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I actually completed the challenge!

Today's piece:

My final, but favorite bird from this piece: A Ring-Billed Gull. There a common sight around the McDonald's around here, as well as on Maine's biggest lake, Moosehead Lake.

Then I did this bird first on this piece. (Another mess-up of mine.) I didn't realize Blue Jays were kinda rare in coniferous forests. So this is a bonus bird:

I had a lot of fun doing this challenge and there are a lot of birds I never would have done if it wasn't for this challenge. (This also became a great way to fill my empty sketchbook that I was concerned wasn't going to get filled due to me starting to do digital art.) I think of this whole challenge, my favorite piece that I did is still the hummingbird on day 3.

It was also a lot of fun seeing everyone else's pieces too. You all are so talented!!! I don't think I could choose a favorite picture from any of you because you are all so talented! (And yes, I just went through this whole thread looking at all of your pieces. )

Thank you @RDchicken99 for hosting this challenge on here!!! Also, congrats on this being your biggest year yet!

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Day 31: black and white! I drew the black billed magpie, and finished the challenge! Woof that was tough but I’m really proud of myself. Now I need a drawing break haha

Congratulations on finishing!

Another beautiful bird too!

 

[Amer]

I actually completed the challenge!

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Today's piece:

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My final, but favorite bird from this piece: A Ring-Billed Gull. There a common sight around the McDonald's around here, as well as on Maine's biggest lake, Moosehead Lake.

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Then I did this bird first on this piece. (Another mess-up of mine.) I didn't realize Blue Jays were kinda rare in coniferous forests. So this is a bonus bird:

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I had a lot of fun doing this challenge and there are a lot of birds I never would have done if it wasn't for this challenge. (This also became a great way to fill my empty sketchbook that I was concerned wasn't going to get filled due to me starting to do digital art.) I think of this whole challenge, my favorite piece that I did is still the hummingbird on day 3.

It was also a lot of fun seeing everyone else's pieces too. You all are so talented!!! I don't think I could choose a favorite picture from any of you because you are all so talented! (And yes, I just went through this whole thread looking at all of your pieces. )

Thank you @RDchicken99 for hosting this challenge on here!!! Also, congrats on this being your biggest year yet!

Awesome job finishing!!! It takes a lot of dedication.

 

[SemiSweet2391]

I actually completed the challenge!

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Today's piece:

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My final, but favorite bird from this piece: A Ring-Billed Gull. There a common sight around the McDonald's around here, as well as on Maine's biggest lake, Moosehead Lake.

View attachment 4242736

Then I did this bird first on this piece. (Another mess-up of mine.) I didn't realize Blue Jays were kinda rare in coniferous forests. So this is a bonus bird:

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I had a lot of fun doing this challenge and there are a lot of birds I never would have done if it wasn't for this challenge. (This also became a great way to fill my empty sketchbook that I was concerned wasn't going to get filled due to me starting to do digital art.) I think of this whole challenge, my favorite piece that I did is still the hummingbird on day 3.

It was also a lot of fun seeing everyone else's pieces too. You all are so talented!!! I don't think I could choose a favorite picture from any of you because you are all so talented! (And yes, I just went through this whole thread looking at all of your pieces. )

Thank you @RDchicken99 for hosting this challenge on here!!! Also, congrats on this being your biggest year yet!

Congrats!! I’ve loved seeing your drawings

 

[Amer]

Zygodactyl

Scarlet Macaw

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

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Scarlet Macaw

Me when i see someone else draw a parrot

I do not believe I will be even trying to finish this, I had a lot of fun and I feel like I did pretty well but I'm just not up to finish. Good work everyone!

 

[Amer]

I did a Green Broadbill for Free Bird because it's round and bright green

 

[Amer]

A quick sketch for Cryptic Plumage so I can finish the page

I didn't realize cuckoos are zygodactyl
These ones look kind of goofy

 

[TheSweetShy]

I didn’t get a lot of Birdtober drawings in due to college classes as well as work matters, but I did an Owl and a Chickadee!

I hope next year I’ll be able to do more….