Whether endangered or threatened several species are losing habitat due to development.

Two bird populations I watch closely each summer are barn swallows and chimney swifts. Both have decreased significantly.

There are 50 nests in my barn fully active with barn swallows socializing and catching insects. From May to August, the birds tend to their fledglings. A bird will often have two rounds of five babies per summer season. They prefer to nest in structures like lofts and barns and can often be found playing and interacting with each other.

The chimney swift prefers to nest in chimneys and hollow logs. With less chimneys and depleted forest areas, chimney swifts have a decreasing habitat for nesting.

Through my paintings I hope to bring awareness regarding species at risk and their habitats.