The Bird Art of Peter Lagrue

Gannet

The amazing sea bird with long wings which dives into the water to catch fish.

Ringed Plover

A small wader that nests simply on shingle on the shore

Wren

A tiny bird with a great big song.

House Sparrow

This little bird is known for its chirruping calls in gangs in gardens and parks.

Kingfisher

What an extraordinary bird - often only seen as a blue flash as it skims over water.

Robin

I have drawn 4 robins - they are one of the best loved birds.

Robin

Another robin looking a bit fluffed up in winter.

Tree Sparrow

Not too different from the house sparrow but this lovely little bird is a joy to see in the countryside.

Ringed Plover on nest

Another ringed plover this time on its nest among shingle and shells.

Sandwich Tern

An amazing tern - this one is facing into the wind waiting for the weather to pass!

Grey Wagtail

The grey wagtail is a bird of riverside and water's edge.

Sedge Warbler

This little bird, which also has a big song, is a summer visitor where it is found in reed beds and the like.

Herring Gull

A big gull common at the seaside where it often nests on the roofs of houses.

Avocet and Chick

The Avocet is such an elegant and beautiful bird.

I drew this for an upcoming exhibition in Canterbury at HappyandGlorious on Burgate.

Nuthatch

A charming bird of the woodland where it will be seen flying to the top of a tree then circling down a trunk looking for food in the bark.

Sparrow Hawk

One of my first drawings - I just had to draw those eyes!

Red Shank

A common wading bird of marshland and water's edge.

Grey Heron

One of the largest bird in the UK - a magnificent tall bird mostly found near water.

Great Crested Grebe

My first drawing of this bird - a wonderful sight on lakes.

Great Crested Grebe and Chick

The Great crested Grebe is another beautiful wader.
The parents are often seen carrying their young on their backs in the Spring.
This is another work that I have completed for the Canterbury Exhibition.

Lapwing and Chick

The Lapwing is another lovely wading bird, sometimes called a Peewit (after its call).

This is the third drawing I have completed for the Canterbury Exhibition.

Pheasants

My first drawing of two birds together. These are birds most often seen in the autumn.

Grey Partridge

One of the best looking birds in the UK - a beautiful bird of open fields

Red Grouse

Another amazing bird - this one is found on the high moors in the UK.

Burrowing Owl

A bird of North America which I drew for my brother-in-law.

Avocet

The elegant Avocet - the symbol of the RSPB.

Crane

My family name is French for 'The Crane' - I drew this one for my brother's birthday.

Puffin

Another bird I drew for family - this one for my great niece.

White Tailed Eagle

Possibly the best bird in Britain! This huge and stupendous eagle has recently been re-introduced to the Isle of Wight, so you may see them passing by almost anywhere in the UK these days as they wander.

Raven

I drew this amazing bird for my son's 40th birthday. The Raven is a bird of myth and legend, of poetry and prose. Quite simply one of the best birds in the world!

Song Thrush

The Song Thrush sings his musical song from the tree tops, filling the air with its warmth and tunefulness. Quite lovely.

Blackbird

The Blackbird reminds me of my childhood - I remember sitting on the edge of a field in the evening just listening to its rich song. Today I am often taken back to that place when the Blackbird sings.

Arctic Tern

The bird that flies the farthest when migrating from one end of the planet to the other. Long lived and hardy, the Artic Tern is a joy to see and hear when it arrives here each Spring.

Long Tail Tit

Long Tailed Tits like to roam around in gangs as they flit from tree to tree, constantly calling to each other as they do. A gorgeous little bird that can't help but make you feel good when they pass by in a group.

Black Headed Gull

The Black Headed Gull nests in colonies around the coast. Because they gather close together for safety they are constantly arguing and shouting at each other! The noise is a real indicator of Springtime at its peak! They are often seen in fields following a working tractor.

Kittiwake

The Kittiwake has a rather lovely, gentle face and has an easy flight around cliffs along the coast. There numbers are falling in some places possibly because of shortage of food such as sand eels. There call is their name and what a treat to hear when walking underneath cliffs.

Jay

The most colourful of the corvids, the Jay is a real bird of woodland. Their harsh-like call is often the only way to know they are about, but when you see one its a thing of loveliness. I drew this bird for a friend who has a grand-daughter with her middle name Jay!

Wren

This is another bird I drew for a friend, so I make no excuse for having a second Wren in my gallery. This one has a lovely cheeky look about it I think.

Eider

I have drawn this female Eider rather than the much more glamorous male because it was the third of the birds I drew for girls with birds names as their middle name. So a special mention to the female birds - they don't get as much attention as the males, and I particularly enjoyed drawing this one.

Pied Wagtail

The Pied Wagtail is a very successful bird that has learned to live alongside us noisy humans. They are often seen in carparks, town centres and in industrial areas. They are constantly wagging their tails ands don't appear to be able to stand still!

Osprey

I drew this for a sixtieth birthday and it is now in the city of York! The Osprey is a true master fisher and a wonder to watch. I was lucky to see an Osprey close-up some years ago when one stopped for a week on the Royal Military canal in Hythe. Watching it fish a few metres away was unforgettable.

Jackdaw

The Jackdaw is a bird that is full of character. Nearly always seen in gangs they are inquisitive, noisy and boisterous. They have amazing light blue eyes and a wonderful call that sounds like 'Jack'. They are found on cliffs and perhaps in your chimney pot.

Magpie

Another great bird that is both noisy and nosy. They are thought to like sparkling things and there are many myths around them. But for me they are just great, and have you seen their amazing colours? Next time you see one take a look - they are not just black and white.

Goldfinches

These little birds do like to flock together and have a beautiful song. They are often seen flitting from tree to tree as they search for food and have a fabulous colour scheme.

Pigeon

The Pigeon has a bad press! But maybe some of it is deserved! They do make a mess when there are lots of them and they do scare other birds away as they swoop down as a gang around your bird feeders as they clean up all the sprinkled food left on the ground. But also they are a clever and adaptable bird that has moved from cliffs to towns bringing their character and colour to our lives.