Monday, January 12, 2026

Day 12 of #Birbfest2026: The Boreal Bonbon ❄️🍬

 


Field Notes: I’ve discovered a new species of winter candy. Characterized by its perfect roundness and vibrant crimson cap, the Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea)—or as I call him, the Boreal Bonbon—is anything but quiet. 🕵️‍♂️

Don’t let the fluffy "chonker" physique fool you; this bird is roughly 90% fluff and 10% red-capped ambition. He has a very big voice and a lot of opinions about the current seed-to-snow ratio. This little sphere of spite and sweetness is officially the loudest thing in the woods!

✨ The Details ✨
Title: The Boreal Bonbon
Medium: Original oil painting on a cradled basswood panel.
Size: 4" x 4" square (7/8" depth).
Features: The edges feature the beautiful, natural unpainted wood of the panel.

🏠 Availability: This original piece is available for adoption! Please DM me directly for details if you need a little study in roundness that's demanding snacks for your walls.




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