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These birds inhabit
the rocky intertidal where they "catch" mussels, sea
stars, and other marine invertebrates. Unlike most seabirds,
the Black Oystercatcher does not head out to sea after breeding
season; it remains in the intertidal year-round.
17" x 14.5"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, $700
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Marbled
Murrelets
Marbled Murrelets
have the unique habit of nesting on the moss-covered limbs of
conifer trees in coastal old growth forests. They travel up
to 30 miles inland to find just the right site.
13" x 19"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, SOLD
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Pigeon Guillemots
These vocal seabirds
birds often show their bright red mouth linings and feet as they
rest on near-shore rocks and islands. During breeding season adults
have black bodies with white upperwing patches. In the winter
they turn mostly white with speckling and darker plumage on their
backs and wings. The swimming bird here is molting into its breeding
plumage.
15" x 22.5"
Limited Edition Print, $95
Original, $700
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Common Murres nest
in colonies on coastal rocks and cliffs. These birds do not
build nests; instead, the male and female take turns incubating
an egg balanced on their feet. The colonies can number in the
tens of thousands, squeezing into every bare inch of rock.
16" x 20"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, $600
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During their breeding
season the Tufted Puffin grows its namesake tufts of feather
on its "browline." These birds nest in earthen burrows
on rocks and cliffs and fly far offshore to feed. These puffins
are shown flying over Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge
of Oregon during typical storming weather.
14" x 19"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, $650
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Rhino Auklets "fly"
underwater, using powerful wing strokes to pursue small forage
fish, such as the Pacific sand lance. These birds grow a vertical
"horn" on their upper mandibles during breeding season.
14" x 24"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, $700
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The Cassin's Auklet
digs a burrow for its nest on a soil-covered offshore rock.
Pairs use the same two to six feet deep burrow each year. The
Cassin's Auklet is the only Northern Hemisphere seabird that
can hatch two clutches in a year.
13.5" x 18"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, $700
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The Brandt's Cormorant
nests colonially on offshore rocks, such as Tillamook Head Lighthouse
on the Oregon coast. The male attracts females to his nest site
by pulling back his head, fluttering his wings, and flashing
his brilliant blue gular pouch.
13.5" x 18"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, $700
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Double-Crested Cormorants
The Double-Crested
Cormorant nests colonially and will use trees, unlike other
North American cormorant species. The limbs of the trees often
decay and die due to the birds' guano deposits. Cormorants perch
with wings outspread to dry their feathers after diving for
prey items.
16" x 20"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, SOLD
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The Pelagic Cormorant
nests on rocky cliffs and ledges, such as this site near Heceta
Head Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. They make nests of seaweed,
plant debris, and guano. This cormorant's gular pouch is deep
red during breeding season.
15.5" x 21"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, $700
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The Western Gull
is an opportunistic feeder, taking advantage of nearly any available
food source. Aggressive and competitive, they will vocally and
physically harass each other--and other species--for food.
14.5" x 21"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, $700
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The Caspian Tern
prefers beach, mudflats, and sandy island habitats. These birds
feed almost entirely on fish. They often rest in a line on the
sand, facing into the wind to limit the effect of cold, windy
air.
13" x 16"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, $600
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Fork-tailed Storm-Petrels
The Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel
is distinguished from other North American storm-petrels by
its gray plumage. These birds can sometimes be seen in small
flocks near shore.
13" x 21"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, $700
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The wide-spread Leach's
Storm-Petrel uses warm and cold waters in both the Pacific and
Atlantic Oceans. They often patter their feet against the ocean's
surface while searching for food.
13" x 21"
Limited Edition Print,
$95
Original, SOLD
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