Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)

Northern Saw - Whet Owl with prey carved from
a 50+ years old piece of Spanish cedar I
brought with me from Puerto Rico more than
10 years ago. It is a one piece carving attached
to a separate base that serves as a perch for
the Owl.
Thanks to the owner for supplying the jpegs.
2005
Counter

A rustic "Rainbow " trout shaped
from a block of White Pine. This
piece of wood has been hand
weathered to accentuate the
interesting grain patterns.  The  
piece seems surreal, as if it was a
mere reflection or image, a vision
within a brook's sinuous current.  

Both pectoral and pelvic fins are
hand formed out of hammered
copper sheet, both for contrast and
permanency.  A bronze rod support
the carving on an equally weathered
Locust wood base. The sculpture
measures 17 inches from head to
tail and can be removed from the
base for secure storage or for
cleaning.  The wood grain has been  
hand rubbed with a mixture of
Linseed and Tung oils.

2007
American Chestnut Brook
Trout
Full size, with pectoral and
pelvic fins separately carved
and inserted into the joint "ball
joint"  It was left natural to
appreciate the beautiful wood
grain.
Wish I had a better picture.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

This decoy style, titled "Branta"  took many hours of detailed
pyro-pen work to isolate each individual feather. It is mostly
smooth surface, with exception to the primary feathers and head.
A two piece composition; head and body, typical of the North
American decoy craft. Not intended for water work, although it
body was hollowed.

2008
Pectoral Sandpiper-
(
Calidris melanotos)

A White Pine body
and inserted
Black-Walnut beak,
heavily detailed
feather pattern and
paint work.

2006
"RED HEAD" duck
A beautifully grained cedar wood block.  
Pegged head and neck held by old cut nail.

2007
The American Black Oystercatcher,
Haematopus bachmani, also called Western
Black Oystercatcher

Full size "Bachmani" carved from kiln-dried
White Pine and ruggedly finished. The legs
are made from soldered copper and the
"skin" is formed epoxy for strength and
permanence.

This bird flew to the West Coast, San
Fransisco.
The familiar Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus is depicted above perched
over a train rail tie. Carved out of pine, black walnut and oak.

Another favorite of mine.

2005
American Avocet - (Recurvirostra
americana
)
confidence decoy with removable
legs. Body carved from 1 piece of
White Pine. Legs are made from
soldered copper and epoxy skin.
Carved in 2
2004004