Winter Birds

This comprehensive winter bird identification poster showcases the masterful wildlife illustration of Ned Smith, Pennsylvania's beloved naturalist artist. Featuring 28 species rendered with scientific precision and artistic grace, the composition presents everything from the dramatic Pileated Woodpecker to the delicate Ruby-crowned Kinglet, each bird captured in characteristic pose and habitat. Published by the Pennsylvania Game Commission in the mid-1960s, this educational piece represents the golden age of American wildlife illustration, when conservation agencies commissioned serious artists to connect the public with nature. Smith's signature style, combining meticulous accuracy with appealing composition, made him the ideal choice for this ambitious identification guide. The soft sage background provides an elegant canvas for the vibrant cardinals, striking blue jays, and subtle sparrows that populate Pennsylvania's winter landscape. A standout piece for collectors of natural history illustration, wildlife art, or Pennsylvania memorabilia. Size: 30.0" x 19.0" Artist: Ned Smith Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Top and bottom hanging bars have been removed. Soft rolls from storage. Faint partial outer border vertical creases from storage. Light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.