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Day 14

A mere 50 Attwater's Prairie Chickens live in the wild. They are native to the coastal prairie land of Texas and Southwestern Louisiana. Development has eradicated their fragile habitat.

Through efforts of places like Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas these interesting birds are returning to the wild. This Saturday Fossil Rim is celebrating its 25th anniversary by hosting an outdoor concert and benefit called Bandanas, Boots, & Bison. I am donating this sketch to the auction that will be held that afternoon.


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