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This virtual visit to the studio of Liz Clayton Fuller, science illustrator, fine artist, and friend of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology was recorded live on December 15.
Liz is known for her ornithological illustrations along with her whimsical and humorous birdy art. Spend an hour with Liz as she works in her sketchbook, talks about her process, and showcases her sketching and painting style. Whether you’re simply curious about the artistic process, a fan of Liz’s work, or an artist yourself, grab your online device and enjoy
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Slow down and enjoy the birds. Feeder birds like titmice and chickadees are fun to watch, but they move so fast it’s hard to fully appreciate their flying skills. So Tim and Russell Laman used a 1,000-frames-per-second camera to slow down the action, revealing a whole ballet of intricate motions involved in landing at a feeder.
These little birds turn their bodies vertically in mid-air and almost fly backwards, braking with their tail and using their long legs as shock absorbers to stop on a dime. They’re so different from larger birds like Mourning Doves. At super-slo-mo,
