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| The Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) is a small owl. Adult are 18cm long with a 43 cm wingspan. They have a large round light grey face with brown streaks, a dark bill and yellow eyes. The underparts are pale with dark streaks; the upper parts are brown with white spots. Their breeding habitat is coniferous forests, sometimes mixed or deciduous woods, across North America. They nest in a tree cavity, usually one created by a woodpecker. They will sometimes use nesting boxes. Some are permanent residents; others may migrate south in winter or move down from higher elevations. These birds wait on a low perch at night and swoop down on prey. They mainly eat small rodents; on the Pacific coast, they may also eat crustaceans and aquatic insects. Like many owls, these birds have excellent vision and exceptional vision in low light. This bird was named for its call, which is said to resemble a saw being sharpened with a whetstone. It is fairly common, but not always easy to spot. |
| 2005 Northern Saw - Whet Owl with prey carved from a 50+ years old piece of Spanish cedar I brought with me from Puerto Rico six years ago. It is a one piece carving attached to a separate base that serves as a perch for the Owl. I would like to make another piece incorporating a Saw-Whet pair or Screech Owl in the future. Thanks to the owners for supplying the pictures. Private Collection Purcellville, VA |
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Photos by Mr. Palmer
A couple of pictures showing 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.
Lateral and ventral 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.
Private Owner
Green Bank, WV
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.
Lateral and ventral 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.
Private Owner
Green Bank, WV
| A pair of American Chestnut Brook Trout D. Elliot Green Bank, WV |
| This project was carved out of an old Chestnut beam. The owner had in mind a native brook trout. Not being familiar with the species, I had to rely on photos and personal view to craft the piece. |