#bird illustrator

I loved drawing these new bird stickers! Wow so many birds and eat bugs not drugs! They are waterproof when you put them on water bottles through the dishwasher. :) If you'd like me to send you some in the happy mail, you can find them on my website here. https://www.littlehikerbird.com/collections/little-hiker-bird-stickers

Day 6 of Avian August 2025, Birds of Hawaii, hosted by @cookiedoves: 'Apapane (Himatione sanguinea)

The ‘Apapane is the most abundant and widely distributed honeycreeper on the Hawaiian Islands. Their bright crimson color and flair for singing make them easy to spot, though their songs can vary from island to island.

Like their cousin, the ʻIʻiwi, their favorite food is nectar, usually provided by the flowers of the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua tree. The ʻApapane has a brush-tipped tongue—perfect for lapping up the sweet nectar.

Day 7 of Avian August 2025, Birds of Hawaii, hosted by @cookiedoves: Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) The red-footed, brown and masked boobies can all be found on and around Hawaii, but the masked booby is the largest of the three. It nests on remote atolls and islands that form part of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

Masked Boobies nest on the ground, but the nest is less of a traditional bird's nest and more of a scrape in an open sandy or rocky area. The beach naupaka plays a role in stabilizing the environment around their nesting sites. It also provides shady spots for chicks to stay out or the sun, and a barrier against strong winds. In return for the plants protection, the boobies provide the surrounding soil with nitrogen and phosphorus rich guano, promoting better plant growth. Who doesn't love a booby!?