Gallinule and Gator

By Mike • April 11, 2008 • 13 comments

Wednesday was my birthday, one that has deposited me on the yawning precipice of the big 4-0. This year’s observance was low-key but Sara made my day with an amazing gift:

Gallinule and Gator by Charley Harper

This miracle of design is “Gallinule and Gator” by the inimitable Charley Harper. Beautiful, isn’t it? Since we’re smack in the middle of the Core Team birthday season, Sara had the print framed as a gift for both of us. I didn’t even see it coming, which is rare around here but makes the gift all the more memorable. One of my favorite people gives me a print of one of my favorite birds by one of my favorite graphic artists… that’s my kind of birthday!

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Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird, Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network.

13 Responses to “Gallinule and Gator”

Corey Apr 11th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Happy Birthday!
Now if it had been a live Purple Gallinule…
Patrick Apr 11th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Happy B-day!!!! Beth gave me a Charley Harper Yellow-bellied Sapsucker that is hanging on our wall now for Xmas. We have some good women.
John Apr 11th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Happy Birthday, Mike!
Moe Apr 11th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Charley Harper’s artwork was featured in one of the most recent Audubuons (or was it Nat Geo?). Anyway, lots of great bird drawings in that issue.
Great choice, Sara!
The Birdfreak Team Apr 11th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Happy Birthday and good birding to you!
Duncan Apr 11th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Wish I was just coming up to 40! Many happys Mike.
Mel Apr 11th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
¡¡¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!!!
Julie Apr 12th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Happy Birthday, Mike. It’s not that bad on the other side.
Liza Lee Miller Apr 12th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Happy Birthday! The 40s are good, no worries!
birdchaser Apr 12th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Happy birthday, Mike. I’m poised on the precipice myself!
Mike Apr 12th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Thanks all. I hadn’t realized how… mature so many of you are!
Laura Apr 14th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Yes, 40 is only three months away for me. Receiving a Charley Harper print would make it all better. I have always loved his work and he will never be replaced.
Happy Birthday!
Seth Apr 30th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Not to mention that this piece of art was a primary feature of my IATB #21 layout!

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