The Striated Pardalote is a small bird that has a loud, distinctive call in spring time. It frequents open forests and urban gardens. Its nest is a tunnel built into soft soil. It migrates along the eastern edge of Australia, spending summer in Tasmania and winter in the warmer north. Pardalotes are symbolic of finding sanctuary and appreciating beauty.
 
This is an original painting by Arlo Mercia. Handmade watercolour paints on Japanese Shunshoan Shikishi gold card. These cards have been used in Japan for calligraphy and painting since the 8th Century and were purchased from the historical Ozuwashi Paper shop in Tokyo, which was established in 1653.
 
The dimensions are: H 13.5cm x W 12cm x D 2mm.  The gold card is stiff and unbendable. The painting may be displayed on a small easel - supplied free of charge - or framed to match your decore.