07 September 2008

Night Bird

Northwest London Night Bird. Caprimulgus Neasdenicus. Rarely seen, most often detected by its song, a far-carrying churr, sustained but with occasional abrupt changes of pitch, not usually heard till 4am. Male is flightless with white lips and no bill and pale blue feet. Prefers non-places such as loading bays and service areas.
Pen and ink with watercolour. 13cm x 9cm, Click to enlarge.

3 comments:

ElizT said...

One of those habits mentioned by Mr P?

soulbrush said...

usually churring outside my bedroom window at 4am. grrrrr.

Margaret Nelson said...

Oooh! That's what it was...