WILDLIFE paintings
Wildlife Paintings by Janice Lyall
All paintings by artist Janice Lyall. Prints are available in the wildlife online store.
 Flying Barn Owl in the Setting SunThe silent flight of the hunter Barn Owl as it glides through the woods. Quite masterful!
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Barn Owl WatchingSuch keen eyes, watching and waiting. No need to expend energy wastefully, but to wait and consider. Very wise!
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Rustling FeathersSwans look graceful when they glide across the glistening surface of water. However, their physique is very powerful and they can appear quite threatening when they become flustered.
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 Flight of the Bumble BeeOften overlooked and sometimes feared, these busy, hard workers have perfectly evolved to pollinate flowers, as they gather nectar to take back to their hives.
My thanks to the humble bees.
Watercolour painting by Janice Lyall |  The Colours of SummerReds, yellows, heavy blues separated between luscious, iridescent greens.
One way to make a great stement to get noticed.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  BinkySuch a gentle pony waiting to be stroked and rewarded with a crunchy carrot.
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 Tawny Owl at HomeThe wise, old owls choose their homes carefully, selecting decor to match their rich plummage.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Flight Patterns Early EveningNot just a chaotic mass of starlings getting ready to roost. The more I studied them, I began to realise that most birds were actually following in smaller family chains, making up the whole.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  CockerelMore effective than any alarm clock, although not quite so easy to adjust the wake-up time!
The colourful, long feathers lend themselves very well to this dribbly, watercolour technique. No need for precision as the ruffled feathers stick out in all directions as they strut past.
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 Swooping GullsConstant motion of the gulls gliding, rising then dipping into waves that swell and crash against well worn rocks. Uplifting and energising,
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Covering of WhiteThe excitement mounts as watchers at WWT Slimbridge count in Bewick swans from their long flights to winter around the Severn Estuary.
Each swan is identified by its bill and they often return to the exact spot around the lake. The winter feeding evening sessions are a spectacle not to be missed. The sounds become incredible as the man with the wheelbarrow enters their domain to begin their feed.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Swallow's NestSwallows spend most of their lives in the air and rarely land once they have left their nest. I get excited when I spot the first ones arriving with the warmer weather.
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 Bewick Swans on the Frozen LakeBewick swans travel thousands of miles over many weeks to reach their UK wintering grounds. Many hazards face them and they rest their weary bodies for short periods, hoping to find food.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  March HareMarch and Hares just seem to go together. Each time I see them running across fields, I never cease to notice their long legs and ears. So very different from their rabbit cousins.
Watercolour painting by Janice Lyall |  Water Vole at LunchOne of the many benefits of canal restoration is that it provides vital habitats for some of our threatened wildlife, such as the water vole. Who has fond childhood memories of 'Tales of the Riverbank'?
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 The Robin TrillsRobins sing so loudly and tunefully for such small birds. They adore left over Christmas pudding.
Watercolour painting by Janice Lyall |  Nestled under a Bed of LeavesIn Autumn, I always gather up plenty of leaves and pile them into heaps under the bushes and behind any pots. It is so exciting to see a family of hedgehogs in the garden late at night when I dash out to bring in the washing.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Asleep at LastAutumn days are filled with activity for mice who spend their time gathering food for their larders and their tummies. They scurry around the undergrowth in hedgerows and scamper along overhanging branches to reach the choicest grain.
At last then the work is done and they have had their fill, its time to curl up for sleep.
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 Visiting SanderlingWe look forward to seeing our winter visitors and hope they leave us in the Spring, happy, healthy and well fed.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Peregrine RaptorThe circle of life, as the raptor takes food for its young. It has evolved to become effective in delivering its quarry.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Flying HomeNot a flying pterodactyl! Although....
Bewick swans travel thousands of miles to winter with us. WWT Slimbridge counts them in and out each year, recognising each one by its unique bill pattern. Evening winter feeding sessions are breath-taking to watch.
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 Love on the WaterSwans seem the epitome of love and affection as they share their long partnership together.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Early Morning on the LakeImagine the wake up noise on the lake as the Bewicks prepare for the day. They keep checking to see if WWT 'Scott of the Marshes' is bringing food.
Watercolour painting by Janice Lyall |  Eyes Wide Open Short Eared OwlAlways alert!
Not quite to dependent on its hearing, but doesnt intend to miss anything.
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 Snuggling DownLayers and layers of soft feathers protect the Bewick Swans from the freezing winds.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Squirrel at LunchI generally see squirrels in my garden hanging upside down attacking the nut feeders. This one seems to be having quite a relaxed lunch.
Watercolour painting by Janice Lyall |  The Berry PickersWhen berries are ripe, it doesn't take long for them to be stripped from the bushes and trees by the local bird population and those rare species visiting just for the treat. Not the best time to hang out the washing!
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 The Gatherers at Crow's NestThere is something mysterious about the watchfulness of crows. Unlike some flocks, individual crows look out in separate directions, scanning the landscape, building up a detailed map of movement.
Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Swan LakeSwan Lake - the chorus are getting ready to dance - the anticipation and checking of costumes has begun.
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