The Labrador Duck is the first North American bird that we are aware of to become extinct. It was rare by the time that Europeans arrived in North America, so information on the bird is a bit sketchy, but it seems to have wintered on the shores of New England, Long Island, and New Jersey, and probably nested and bred…
Tag: printmaking
O’o, parrots and pigeons
A veritable flock of birds have been printed already; I hope to begin printing the text for the book later this month; I may start in on setting this week. Here’s some recent studio shots to give an idea:
October update
As of this month I’m working non-stop; the birds are first, and the text will be set starting in November. Here’s what has been going on: Spectacled Cormorant. Choiseul Crested Pigeon, after two color runs. New Zealand Quail The Dodo.
