Tiny Aviary New Year's Giveaway



2011 is wrapping up. Amongst other things that means I am getting ready for my annual trip to the wilds of Wisconsin's driftless region to stay in a cozy farm cottage with beloved friends and family.  It will be my daughter's first experience of this little tradition and I am counting the minutes!

Another tradition is that of first bird sighted on New Year's Day. The first bird I see 
New Year's Day I will make a painting of it, and that painting will be offered up in a little giveaway here on Tiny Aviary. If you wish to be included in the drawing, please leave a comment on this post. You do not need to leave your full name unless your google/blogger identity is very common like "John". Tutto capite, amici?

Ok, I wish you health, happiness and warmth.  Be kind to each other and the critters with which we share this planet. I'll be back to check on you peeps in 2012.

I will NOT be giving away this sublime bird-of-paradise print, but this one and others can be viewed here.

Thanks to my lovely friend Aaron for pointing them out. 

xo Diana


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  1. The RotaryDecember 28, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Wishing you a lovely trip! Give Wisconsin a big hug for me :)

    Fingers crossed on the giveaway...

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  2. SarahDecember 28, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Have a wonderful trip, and a very happy new year. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  3. Handmade by StefanieDecember 28, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Have a great trip & a happy new year!

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  4. Debra Riley ParrDecember 28, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    hi Diana! the first bird i will probably see is a pigeon or sparrow! would love to win and hope to see you and jay soon! happy new year! xx debra

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  5. StoffelDecember 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    thanks for the giveaway
    happy new year

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  6. ElizabethDecember 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Happy New Year and I hope you have a wonderful time on your trip! Oh yes, please enter me in the giveaway.

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  7. Anne-MarieDecember 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Best wishes for a happy new year and lots of bird sightings! Thanks for having a giveaway!

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  8. MuhkuDecember 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Have a wonderful trip and a very happy new year! :)

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  9. AnnieDecember 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I would love to win a painting of a pigeon, as long as it was done by you! Have a wonderful New Years and give yourself and family hugs from me.

    Cheers, Annie

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  10. arterioleDecember 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Have a wonderful holiday! I know the first bird I see (& hear!) in the new year will be a sassy little cinnamon cockatiel =)

    *fingers & feathers crossed*

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  11. ChristyDecember 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Am I disqualified? If not, I want in on the action :-). Hooray Wisconsin! Hooray first bird of the new year!

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  12. Diana SudykaDecember 28, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Absolutely not, but I will have to find a way to hide all of the WI birds from you on NYD.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Diana, Happpy New Year to you, I am sure your daughter will love herr new experience. I've been following your blog for a while and really love your work. Rendell

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  14. AmeliaDecember 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Happy Holidays, Diana, your art's looking beautiful!

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  15. Lisa V.December 28, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your lovely family. Safe travels!

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  16. rebeccaDecember 28, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Can't wait to see what bird it will be! Happy new year to all!

    Rebecca@deutschemexicana.com

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  17. holly aka gollyDecember 28, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Have a very happy new year! I can't wait to see your first bird painting. Thank you for the chance to win it! Please enter my name in the hat!

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  18. HeatherDecember 28, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Enjoy reading your blog and interesting stories. Can't wait to see what bird you will draw. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Happy New Year!

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  19. PhO0nDAdDzY!December 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Gargantuan fan of your work.

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  20. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Enjoy your trip! Love your artwork. :)

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  21. Vanessa NoreDecember 28, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I'm a big fan and when I met you a couple years ago you were very nice.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Hi Diana. I've been perusing your work lately and thought I'd jump on this opportunity. Hope you guys are well.
    Kate (and Kevin and Coco)

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  23. HavenDecember 28, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Happy New Year and have a great getaway.

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  24. dungarronDecember 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    A happy and prosperous new year to you and yours from one side of the globe to the other.

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  25. SarahDecember 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Happy New Year! What a great idea for a giveaway :)

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  26. AndyDecember 28, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    have a great trip!!

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  27. LaurieGDecember 28, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Thanks for the contest! Enjoy your time away. Happy New Year!

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  28. brink.December 28, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    i still think you should bring your beloved friends and family to our house for new year's, even if it's not wisconsin.

    but we'll try to have fun without you all...

    [fixed egregious typos]

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  29. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Oo oo! Happy New Year, and thanks for the giveaway :)

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  30. renateDecember 28, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    happy new year, diana! thanks for sharing through your always thoughtful and inspiring blog!

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  31. Diana SudykaDecember 28, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    @brink: I will not join your cult!

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  32. NicoleDecember 28, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Amazing giveaway. I admire your birds paintings so much!

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  33. SnapDecember 28, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Have a wonderful adventure! I promise to give your painting a very good home! :D :D :D

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  34. dandelionladyDecember 28, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    What a wonderful magical giveaway. I love the tradition of painting the first bird you see. I would be honored if I won, thanks for such a lovely giveaway.

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  35. andrewDecember 28, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Here's to new year's traditions.

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  36. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Have a great new year! Hoping for a flock of birds. :)

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  37. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Guess I will be known as unknown (aka Tom)

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  38. Margie OomenDecember 29, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    have a wonderful holiday
    thank you for your beautiful art, love of nature and generous spirit

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  39. ks;;apeDecember 29, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Have a wonderful trip. Getting cozy in a cabin sounds great but I'll be spending part of the first day of 2012 at a wildlife preserve helping people see and learn about it's wetland inhabitants. Can't think of a better way to spend the 1st. Hopefully some Sandhill Cranes will be hanging around in our vicinity. I do love them.

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  40. Julie Clay IllustrationDecember 29, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Have a wonderful trip with your little girl, not sure what birdies you might see in Wisconsin?? But I will hope I might win... I may see a Blackbird if I shake the seed when I feed the birds, he comes for the raisins which I throw under the shrub for him :) Not so easy to paint, Blackbirds!

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  41. JessicaDecember 29, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Happy New Year! Hope I win :)!

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  42. kellyDecember 29, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I wish you the happiest, most inspiring and productive new year! ( I secretly wish the same for my self!) I look forward to seeing your birdies and a chance at owning one for myself! Take care! :D

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  43. prairiebirderDecember 29, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    oops, I was on my mom's laptop and I think I used her Google account. I hope this works with mine now!

    prairiebirder

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  44. Diana SudykaDecember 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    No problem, but I did remove the previous comment so I don't mistakenly enter you in the drawing twice. Thanks!

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  45. Sam SherwoodDecember 29, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Happy early New Year!

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  46. Cynthia NicoleDecember 29, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Diana-
    I would love one of your pieces. I'm from Wisconsin, too, so there are 2 things that I love about this giveaway. Have fun! Cynthia

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  47. Candied FabricsDecember 29, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    What a lovely idea! Happy New Year!

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  48. palehighwayDecember 29, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I am prepared for new and amazing things to happen to me this year!

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  49. lukeDecember 29, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    great giveaway
    Hope you have an awesome year

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  50. srdzevonDecember 29, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Have a happy New Year!
    Thank you for the contest

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  51. 13December 29, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Generous idea.

    Have a nice trip and keep safe.

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  52. Fried_ChickenDecember 29, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Nothing like losing yourself in the wilds of Wisconsin with family & friends over the holidays. Keep up the beautiful work and Happy Holidays! Tony

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  53. AnonymousDecember 29, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Happy New Year to you! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  54. BayerDecember 30, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Have a nice trip!
    I hope to see my first bird before April - they all flew south!

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  55. Keith RutledgeDecember 30, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Beautiful! Thank you.

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  56. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Thank you so much ! What a cool way to come up with a painting and awesome giveaway.

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  57. VivDecember 30, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Happy watching D!

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  58. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I've loved reading your blog over the last year Diana. Thank you for this chance to win one of your beautiful paintings. A very Happy New Year to you!

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  59. LoobazDecember 30, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Have a great trip and a fantastic New Year!

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  60. urbodyelectricDecember 30, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Happy New Year !!! Keep up the beautiful work !! Thanks for the chance at your work !!

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  61. RedbirdsDecember 30, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Happy New Years! Great giveaway!

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  62. scottDecember 30, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Awesome work!!

    THanks

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  63. DustinDecember 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

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  64. DustinDecember 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Just got back from KS where Canada Geese were everywhere. It made me miss home.

    Happy New Year!

    -Dustin

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  65. RitaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I would love to be included. Happy New Year!

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  66. DeadSeriousTattoosDecember 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful work! Happy New Year, and thanks for the opportunity!

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  67. CHVDecember 30, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Quite a few bird sightings in Florida- and the gifts were well received. Happy final hours of 2011.

    and thank you for the contest!

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  68. SherryDecember 30, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I'm originally from Toamh, WI "where the I divides" and "cranberry country. So how far from the Dells and Baraboo will you be? Will you be able to go and visit the Crane Ranch? I would love to win one of your paintings.
    Thank you and have fun in WI!

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  69. ESDecember 30, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Guessing it'll be a chickadee this time around... Happy New Year!

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  70. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    happy new year to you and yours

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  71. quarksparrowDecember 30, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Have a wonderful new year! Here's to a worthy first-of-year. :)

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  72. CatDecember 31, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Happy New Year!

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  73. Andrew McDecember 31, 2011 at 7:57 AM

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  74. Andrew McDecember 31, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Happy new year and great work!

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  75. HDDecember 31, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    'Gelukkig Nieuwjaar' from the Netherlands and wishing you a good trip... Hans-Daniel

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  76. LindaDecember 31, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I love your tradition of painting the first bird you see on New Year's Day! Have a wonderful trip wih your family.

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  77. sweet feedDecember 31, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    What a lovely idea. Enjoy your trip and happy new year!

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  78. Patrick EDecember 31, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Best wishes for a joyous New Year's and many blessings in 2012. Happy birding tomorrow.

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  79. anneJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks and a happy new year to you!

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  80. swabie2424January 1, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Have a terrific trip and a happy and healthy New Year!

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  81. LyndaJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Just discovered your blog via a link on Geninne's art blog from 2008. 2012 is already starting to shape up well knowing I have another great art blog to view.

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  82. theaJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    I would definitely LOVE to enter such a delicious draw!

    May your new year tingle on your fingertips and the scent of possibility waft through the wind towards your dreams and little holiday...

    Happy 2012!

    thea.
    xx

    (spoonfulzine@gmail.com)

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  83. Ashley TrothJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Happy new year, and thanks for always posting such interesting things! Your blog is a wonderful way to get my study skin/ornithology fix.

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  84. DianaJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Oh, what a wonderful idea! I love your work and I can't wait to see what your first bird is.

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  85. Dr.007January 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    some beautiful images glad to have discovered your site (and sight)

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  86. WBU BarrieJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Looks like you had a great trip :) Excited to see what bird you will paint :)

    ~ Kristen Martyn
    http://naturatours.blogspot.com/

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  87. giniginJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    I hope it's not too late to enter. Birds are my solace and joy and I love your artwork. Wishing you a joyous New Year!

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  88. Diana SudykaJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Comments closed now, folks! Thanks!

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