hummingbird, in parts

here's a hummingbird knitimal commission i am working on... it's taking a while to figure out all the steps and just what pieces i need to knit up, but i'm enjoying the subtle, audobon-y-ness of it all. it's nice to be able to take a step back and work quietly and slowly every now and again (plus, i am silently... ok, not so silently, coveting it). maybe i'm just taking my time so i don't have to part with her?