Swallow - Lagoon Green Earrings

Swallow - Lagoon Green EarringsOften 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

Tiritiri Matangi Island

Arriving - hand rocked mezzotint 2015

Size 220mm x 310mm

'Murray Gow was my dealer in Auckland

Bind: hardback

The second

in a time of year that can often be all about the 'presents'

Each urchin in this collection is created using a mould made from sea urchin shells found on Motuora Island in the Hauraki Gulf

the Kaitaki mountains and Herekawe stream emerging

145mm beak to tail x 165mm wingspan x 80mm depth

has been extended at least twice in my lifetime

13mm square x 35mm drop (including hook)