Woodcock linocut print by Katie Fuller

Woodcock linocut print by Katie Fuller

In this Woodcock linocut print by Katie Fuller, the artist captures both the sturdiness and the excellent camouflage of the bird’s plumage.

A wading bird, the woodcock lives in woodlands and on heathland. It is mostly nocturnal and if disturbed will fly in a zig-zag pattern between the trees before dropping back to the ground and the safety of the undergrowth.  The woodcocks that breed in the UK are mostly residents, but they are joined by wintering birds from Finland and Russia.  Male woodcocks perform a display flight known as roding, taking to the air at dawn and at dusk to patrol large areas of forest and heathland, calling in a series of grunts and squeaks, competing with other males to attract females.

The print is a limited edition, signed and numbered by the artist and would make a perfect gift for housewarming, birthdays or other celebrations.

Unmounted • Dimensions: image 20cm height x 14cm width (23.5cm x 20.1cm including border) • Printed on paper • Supplied in clear cellophane envelope