7
original paintings Encompassing
the Bushman
knowledge of African birds in the Kalahari.
Text, also
by Mike Elliott, is available free by request
Cover
Painting as
above
The
Shepherds Tree The
ultimate Kalahari survivor
500mm x 400mm Sold
Watercolour,
Pencil & Pastel A
Bushman telling stories linking the Shepherds Tree with
the surrounding wildlife and birds. The tree of life in
the African Desert
Watercolour
& Pencil Lanner
Falcon are common raptors (Birds of Prey) in the Kalahari.
This study includes sketches of some birds they prey on.
Red Billed Quelia swarming & Penduline Tit at its
nest.
Watercolour
and Pencil Oxpecker,
African birds that groom animals by eating ticks and tsetse
fly. Genuine synergy.
Hornbill
& Family 500mm
x 400mm> Unavailable
Watercolour
and Pencil A
male Hornbill collects food to feed its mate who is cemented
in a tree cavity with her chicks. Hornbill are a popular
food for the Bushman.
Tickbird
& benefactor 500mm
x 400mm Unavailable
Watercolour
and Pencil A
Cattle Egret picks up ticks & other insects disturbed
by the feet big game.
Hammerkop
and Nest 500mm
x 400mm Sold
Watercolour
& Pencil The
Hammerkop is a bird viewed warily by the Africans. Legend
has it that a death occurs in a hut that the bird alights
upon.
Although
Mike is now based in Scotland he continues to work on publishing
illustrations on favourite South African subjects. These include
Bushmen and most African Wildlife. His interest in Raptors (Birds
of Prey) relocates well to Scotland, which is home to many magnificent
species of eagle and falcon. See his Scottish
Wildlife pages for more Birds of Prey and other less
predatory birdlife.