Swallow - Hyacinth Susan Haywood Smith

Swallow - Hyacinth Susan Haywood SmithOften seen perching in flocks, the Warou is a small and elegant bird with a quiet call and a rapid, graceful flight pattern. Appearing in large numbers with the early days of warm weather, they are often considered to be the harbingers of spring. Although they are migratory in other areas of the South Pacific, the Aotearoa population appears happy to call our wetlands and coastal environments home all year around. Dimensions (approx.): L 15cm W 13cm D

melodious bell-like notes with other sounds like coughs

feeding on nectar and singing complicated songs throughout forested New Zealand

and hanging from sterling silver ear hooks

The English name describes the birds short clicking call

180mm beak to tail x 130mm wingspan x 80mm depth

The way the eye is drawn into the sweet spot of the composition – the emergence of the stream from the land - I consider still to be one of my best compositions

landscapes

friendly behaviour

Giselle Clarkson's illustration "Common Household Biscuits & Slices of New Zealand" sparked social media madness

proportion and finish

It has been a struggle remembering how Dad & I made it as there are several colour blends in the print

A beautiful white freshwater pearl sits in a 22k gold plated cap