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Tony Angell
These images by
Tony Angell show the diversity of media he has
mastered and the extensive knowledge of birds he
has acquired.
Artist, naturalist, writer and
educator, Tony Angell has been widely exhibited and
featured in numerous publications (e.g.
SouthwestArt June, 1993), published
numerous books on birds (most recently, The
House of Owls), and supervised the
Environmental Education Programs of the
Washington State Department of Public
Instructions. |
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Common Ravens
Bronze
Tony Angell
1998?
Collection of the artist
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This illustration shows a sexual chase in which several male red-wings temporarily violate territorial boundaries. Female choosiness in mate selection is well-documented in the literature. It may depend on the "attractiveness" of the male's territory or the quality of his sexual advertisements. Male choice is more mysterious. Female red-wings who arrive on the nesting grounds early are chased more vigorously than late-arrivals. Chasing may test female flight skill and hence potential foraging success, a key to successful parenting. As harem size increases with the season, however, male selectivity (and hence chasing) decreases.
Early violations aside, territories are staunchly defended and not just against other red-wings. On the trail along Lake Lagunita the vigor of red-wing territorial defense is readily apparent as 'trespassing' joggers can attest. |
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Red-winged Blackbirds
Pen and Ink
Tony Angell
1985?
Collection of the artist |
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