Along with colder temperatures and (sometimes) snow, winter brings flocks of Trumpeter Swans to the St. Louis area. They started arriving at Riverlands, near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, a few weeks ago, and on our last visit I counted about two hundred. They were sharing Mississippi backwaters with White Pelicans, Canada Geese, Canvasbacks, and Coots. As climate change brings warmer winters, we see species like the White-winged Dove and Roadrunner extending their ranges further north. One wonders if, in the near future, Trumpeter Swans will shorten their migrations, saving energy, and overwinter on open waters further north. If so, we will greatly miss these special seasonal gifts.
I often submit works for the annual Kansas Watercolor Society exhibition at the Mark Arts center in my hometown of Wichita, Kansas. This year I was fortunate to have two works accepted in the show, "Legacy of the Anthropocene" (a statement on the affects of climate change) and "Colorful Decorations for the Home." This show will run from November 20 through January 16.
I often submit works for the annual Kansas Watercolor Society exhibition at the Mark Arts center in my hometown of Wichita, Kansas. This year I was fortunate to have two works accepted in the show, "Legacy of the Anthropocene" (a statement on the affects of climate change) and "Colorful Decorations for the Home." This show will run from November 20 through January 16.
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