A snowy day can turn an ordinary backyard feeder into one of the best shows in town. Cardinals arrive in flashes of brilliant red, while chickadees and titmice dart in for a seed and quickly make way for the next visitor. There always seems to be something happening—and probably a little disagreement over whose turn it is.

That lively winter gathering inspired Chatter at the Winter Feeder. I wanted to capture the color, personality and constant activity that make watching backyard birds so entertaining, especially when snow transforms the familiar landscape around them. For anyone who loves feeding and watching birds, this is the kind of cheerful winter scene that can bring a favorite backyard pastime indoors all year long.

The original has sold, but limited-edition prints are available, with 200 made. Prints are approximately 7.5" × 9.5", presented in an 11" × 14" white mat with a certificate of authenticity and protective sleeve, ready to fit a standard 11" × 14" frame.