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Black-Capped Chickadees are the acrobatic clowns of North America. They frequent the bird feeders outside my window and bring joy on the dreariest of days with their cheerful call and comical antics.

Despite their small size, they are quite brave. Often I can stand very close while they pull seeds from the feeder. In years past, I have even had them land on my shoulder for a fleeting instant.

In addition to their entertainment value, Black-Capped Chickadees provide valuable pest control, eating many insects that are harmful to agriculture. A huge amount of their preferred habitat has been lost to suburban sprawl and deforestation, but we can give back what we have taken from them by providing feeders and nestboxes. Please consider eliminating the use of pesticides and instead welcome a natural and entertaining form of pest control to your property.

(This image is from an older watercolor painting that had been damaged. I scanned a section of the original and...

AS Galbraith is a contemplative artist working primarily in hand embroidery, but also has worked with watercolor, acrylic inks and acrylics. He is also a Zen Buddhist monk, (dharma name: Ven. Myohye Do'an) and besides creating art, he is the guiding teacher for Lotus Heart Zen. The purchase here help support his ability to create art and teach. His work explores myth and the natural world. The process of making art, regardless of the medium, is a spiritual practice, and contemplative discipline. Please note that the paintings in the gallery are professional digital scans. The depth and range of colors are limited to the capability of the monitor that the image is being viewed on. Keep in mind that most colors tend to appear less saturated...