Paul Nelson Photography
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    Indigo Bunting_001

    $42.00 – $1,332.00
    The bright blue of the Indigo Bunting breeding male is sure to attract attention. And so does its melodious song. The brownish female sees to homemaking duties, building nests and incubating eggs.

  • Inca Dove

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    Inca Dove

  • House Wren

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    Found from Canada to South America, House Wrens love a pile of brush — which provides cover and, with luck, a menu of insects. This relatively plain brown bird is small with a cheerful song, but it’s not afraid to pick a fight with its much larger neighbors.

  • Gray Catbird_002

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    The Gray Catbird, like its relative the mockingbird, can copy the sounds of other species. Its own call brings to mind a cat’s meow.

  • Downy Woodpecker_003

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    The Downy Woodpecker has a fondness for insects and forages not only on tree trunks and branches but also on shrubs and weed stalks. Widespread, this small, black and white bird can be found across most of the U.S. and Canada.

  • Dark-eyed Junco_002

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    Abundant across North America, Dark-eyed Juncos are apt to nest and forage on or near the ground. Their white outer tail feathers flash as they take flight.

  • Common Grackle_002

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    Never ones to be labeled picky eaters, the large, dark, iridescent Common Grackles will feast on insects, seeds, berries, nuts, earthworms, corn and other crops — even garbage. And they are a noisy bunch, roosting in very large communal flocks.

  • Chestnut-sided Warbler_001

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    With yellow cap and reddish streaks down the sides of its white breast, the Chestnut-sided Warbler looks dressed up and ready to snack on insects.

  • Broad-billed Hummingbird_002

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    The Broad-billed Hummingbird’s elongated bill and tongue make it well suited for drinking nectar from flowers or for nabbing flying insects. Typically, this jewel-toned little bird ranges as far north as southeastern Arizona.

  • Broad-billed Hummingbird

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    The Broad-billed Hummingbird’s elongated bill and tongue make it well suited for drinking nectar from flowers or for nabbing flying insects. Typically, this jewel-toned little bird ranges as far north as southeastern Arizona.

  • Blue-throated Hummingbird

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    Up to 4.7 inches in length, the Blue-throated Hummingbird is the largest hummingbird found north of Mexico. Spot them as far north as southeastern Arizona and southern New Mexico.

  • Blue Jay_001

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    As loud as they are colorful, Blue Jays are considered intelligent and can sometimes be aggressive. Their diet is varied, and they are particularly fond of acorns.

  • Black-capped Chickadee_006

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    Black-capped Chickadees are cute, curious, and quick to discover the bird feeder. They are commonly found across the northern half of the continental U.S. and southern half of Canada, and into parts Alaska as well.

  • Black-capped Chickadee_003

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    Black-capped Chickadees are cute, curious, and quick to discover the bird feeder. They are commonly found across the northern half of the continental U.S. and southern half of Canada, and into parts Alaska as well.

  • Baltimore Oriole_001

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    With its black and orange plumage, the Baltimore Oriole is a real dazzler. Spring breeding grounds extend from central Canada to the eastern U.S. By midsummer, these medium-sized songbirds take off for Florida, Central America, and points south.

  • Anna’s Hummingbird

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    Common along the Pacific Coast in all seasons, the Anna’s Hummingbird sports iridescent green feathers and rose-colored throat and crown. The courtship ritual includes the male’s high, swooping dives.

  • American Goldfinch_002

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    The American Goldfinch is the state bird of Iowa, New Jersey, and Washington, but you can also find them in weedy fields, forest edges, orchards, and backyards across the continental U.S. and southern Canada.

  • Cedar Waxwing_001

    $42.00 – $522.00
    Cedar Waxwings — named for the red, waxy tips on their wing feathers — are always up for a dinner party, gathering in large flocks to dine on berries and conversing in high, thin whistles. 

  • Black-and-white-Warbler_001

    $42.00 – $522.00
    With their striped markings, Black-and-white Warblers are easy to spot — and their early appearance is a sure sign that spring birding has started. They build cup-shaped nests on the ground, and can be aggressive in protecting their territory.

  • Northern Flicker-Undertail Coverts Print

    $90.00 – $1,332.00

    Bold yet delicate, the Northern Flicker’s yellow-shafted undertail coverts display a hypnotic dappling of black and white.

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    Northern Flicker-Tail Feathers Print

    $90.00 – $1,332.00

    Arrangement in yellow and black — tail feathers of the Northern Flicker.

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    Northern Flicker-Flight Feathers and Coverts Print

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    Shades of brown, shafts of yellow — flight feathers and coverts of the Northern Flicker.

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    Northern Cardinal Wing Print

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    A sweeping vista in red — contour feathers of the Northern Cardinal.

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    Indigo Bunting Wing Print

    $90.00 – $1,332.00

    Shadowy black to intense iridescent blue, Indigo Bunting flight feathers reveal a treasure trove of color.

ABOUT

Paul Nelson’s stunning photographs are just the beginning. He and Stacy Fortier, his wife and business partner, have expanded the images into distinctive textile designs for accessories and home decor. The approach is modern yet vintage, cutting edge yet timeless, relaxed yet polished.

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