Cooper was excited to receive an invitation to the king’s coronation.
She loved the illustrated invite, but thinks the birds should have been budgies.
She wasn’t sure what to wear, so she decided to take her cue from the invitation.
She enjoyed the pomp and circumstance, but the coronation service was a bit long for a little budgie. So she did a little daydreaming to pass the time.
Budgies rule!
May the 4th be with you!
“This is no cave!”
In a new study, researchers from Northeastern University, the University of Glasgow and MIT found that given the choice, birds would call each other.
Eighteen birds participated in the study (three dropped out early on). They were taught how to work with the smartphones and tablets, and were able to decide if they wanted to make video calls to fellow birds.
They found that the birds would initiate calls, and would “learn skills from their video friends, including foraging, new vocalizations and even flying.” The phone calls were especially beneficial for birds who were isolated. Two elderly macaws formed a deep bond through their calls.
You can read more about the study here.
Cooper admires the creations of the 2023 Draw Cooper Competition Artists.
The results are in, and the judges have selected the winners.
First Place – Anna Voříšková @ph0enyx.art
Second Place – Mariangel Mayorga @Maryoshi143
3rd Place – Steely @parakeet_radio
1st Place, Thirteen and under category – Akhil, 7
People’s choice (most likes on Facebook and Instagram) – Trevor Stroud @gleepton
Congratulations to the winners! And a special thank you to David, Steve, Steven, Chris and Adam for judging this year’s contest. The entries were so fantastic, the judges had a difficult time choosing between them.
I wish we could award all the artists who entered this year’s Draw Cooper Contest with prizes – all the entries were so creative and amazing. Thank you to everyone who submitted their rendition of Coopie – we loved each and every work of art.
We are looking forward to the 2024 Draw Cooper Contest!
We don’t always get Cooper’s photos right on the first shot*. Here are some pics that didn’t make the cut.
* Due to the photographer and through no fault of the model, of course.
This year we received amazing entries from artists of all ages for the Draw Cooper Contest.
The judges will deliberate (I am glad I am not one!) and the winners will be announced on May 1st.
Cooper hopes you enjoy all these wonderful works of art as much as she does.
Addie Steile
Amaya Strutz
Anja Koch @mk_shigaraki
Anna Voříšková @ph0enyx.art
Assia Touzene @tou.aat
Ava E
Beverly Taylor
(using the artistic principle of closure)
Britt Lee
Budgietiel @b1rdify
coolcats @__tsukasa23
Kubra Yasar – CooperUnder Pandora Night
Gabbie Reyes
Gene Lai @fufu.831
Hadyn Warman
Isabelle Brinan
ishchi sarttt
Jasvy Rattan
Jolanda van der Kruijs @jolanda_vd_k
Julie
Katharina Nuß
@killergrievous
Luan Alves
Mariangel Mayorga @Maryoshi143
Mimi Koch @silent_maunz
Onoja Paul @mpo.s_art
Skylar Skittles
Steely @parakeet_radio
Stella V @cindiandtheflock
sys wyd
Trevor Stroud @gleepton
@Umbresylvebudgie
Vicky Rattan @janvy.r
The Thirteen and Under category:
Akhil, 7
Arsh, 10
Azra, 10
Jason
Kanade, 9
Sophia, 7
