A portrait of a Short-eared Owl on a deep yellow background. Its body and wings are white with brown tipped feathers. Its bright yellow eyes are rimmed with black. Around its face is a heart-shaped disc of tan feathers. On top of its head are two short tufts of feathers that resemble ears. The owl is outlined with sketchy white lines.

December 18, 2025

Short-eared Owl Background Paint: Yellow Ochre

A portrait of a Short-eared Owl on a deep yellow background. Its body and wings are white with brown tipped feathers. Its bright yellow eyes are rimmed with black. Around its face is a heart-shaped disc of tan feathers. On top of its head are two short tufts of feathers that resemble ears. The owl is outlined with sketchy white lines.

Part of Sketchy Portraits of BC Birds

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