I presented my “Jewels of Nature – Hummingbirds in Your Garden” talk at the Sherman Gardens of Corona Del Mar, CA. There were 65 members in attendance. The Sherman Gardens is a beautiful setting to share the wonders of hummingbirds characteristics, abilities and beauty. I brought samples of their incredibly intricately woven nests, photos of the hummingbirds in my yard and exhibited a PowerPoint presentation of those hummingbirds that I have rescued & rehabilitated for release.
If your organization or garden club would be interested in scheduling a hummingbird talk with me, please contact me at my e-mail: monique@mfrartwork.com .
“Jewels of Nature – Hummingbirds in Your Garden” My presenation will introduce you to a variety of ways to attract hummingbirds to your garden. I’ll share tips on what to do when you find a lost hummingbird. There will be plant lists, book and DVD recommendations to further your enjoyment of these “Jewels of Nature”. I’ll share a hummingbird legend, samples of their nests and much more. All art & text Monique F. Rea Copyright 2010
"Cliff Swallow"
Watercolor drawing & mix medium of Cliff Swallows. These birds migrate from South America to North America to have and raise their babies. The Cliff Swallow scouts arrive near the end of February to San Juan Capistrano. Once hatched and fledged from their gourd shaped mud nest the parents prepare them for their long journey back to South America which begins in September. Cliff Swallows consume thousands of bugs during their stay.
The City of San Juan Capistrano and the Mission San Juan Capistrano celebrate their return every year. The Fiesta Association a volunteer organization based in San Juan Capistrano has planned each year in advance for the past 52 years a Swallows’ Day Parade. The Mission San Juan Capistrano celebrates the Cliff Swallows return on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19th each year.
These beautiful birds, the Cliff Swallow are one of nine species of Swallows. Some only migrate between Africa and Europe and others between South America and North America. The Cliff Swallow is the only Swallow that builds the gourd shaped mud nest. Please be kind, considerate and respectful to them, they are our guests. Welcome them and learn about them.
"Cliff Swallow Totem"
Watercolor drawing & mix medium of Cliff Swallows. These birds migrate from South America to North America to have and raise their babies. The Cliff Swallow scouts arrive near the end of February to San Juan Capistrano. Once hatched and fledged from their gourd shaped mud nest the parents prepare them for their long journey back to South America which begins in September. Cliff Swallows consume thousands of bugs during their stay.
The City of San Juan Capistrano and the Mission San Juan Capistrano celebrate their return every year. The Fiesta Association a volunteer organization based in San Juan Capistrano has planned each year in advance for the past 52 years a Swallows’ Day Parade. The Mission San Juan Capistrano celebrates the Cliff Swallows return on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19th each year.
These beautiful birds, the Cliff Swallow are one of nine species of Swallows. Some only migrate between Africa and Europe and others between South America and North America. The Cliff Swallow is the only Swallow that builds the gourd shaped mud nest. Please be kind, considerate and respectful to them, they are our guests. Welcome them and learn about them.
"Swifts Totem"
Pastel drawing on paper. These two White Throat Swifts were rescued and cared for until ready to be released. These birds feed very specifically only catching their food, bugs, in flight. They do not perch on branches but cling to a surface with short legged talon like feet. Hummingbirds and Swift are related in terms of their leg and foot anatomy. Hummingbirds can perch but they do not walk on their feet and Swifts do not walk on their feet. When rehabilitating a Swift before release into the wild the only way to feed them is hand feeding. They will not take food from a dish like a Swallow will.
