“The western tanager’s vibrant colors are sure to inspire eye-catching artwork,” said Chris Martin, Game and Fish visual communications supervisor and coordinator of this year’s content. “The timing of this year's art show event aligns with the bird's migration back to Wyoming. It will be a great time to highlight this visually remarkable bird and draw attention to its spring arrival in Wyoming.”
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CHEYENNE - Calling all artists – both professionals and students! The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is accepting original artwork for the Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Contest. The subject of the annual contest is the western tanager. Submissions for the adult and youth competitions must be received by the Game and Fish Headquarters in Cheyenne by 5 p.m. March 31.
“The western tanager’s vibrant colors are sure to inspire eye-catching artwork,” said Chris Martin, Game and Fish visual communications supervisor and coordinator of this year’s content. “The timing of this year's art show event aligns with the bird's migration back to Wyoming. It will be a great time to highlight this visually remarkable bird and draw attention to its spring arrival in Wyoming.”
The western tanager is a stocky bird for its size with a yellow body and a blaze orange-red head. They grow to be about 7.25 inches long and have an 11.5-inch wing span. These bright birds inhabit forested areas and are often difficult to see as they prefer to hang out at the tops of trees.
This year’s contest is sponsored by the WYldlife Fund.