Wildfowl Carvings,
Handcrafted in Wood

Black-Necked Stilt

A striking Black-Necked Stilt carved from basswood and painted with acrylics. Features distinctive long red-orange legs, crisp black and white plumage with iridescent green-black upperparts, and glass eyes. The bird is mounted on a black lacquer oval base with hand-made sand patches and natural grass elements creating a realistic shoreline habitat.

Killdeer

A beautifully detailed Killdeer shorebird hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics in realistic plumage. Features the distinctive double black breast bands, reddish-brown cap, red eye-ring, and glass eyes. Each feather is individually painted with soft brushstrokes. Mounted on a natural Black Walnut hardwood base with hand-made sand and pebble elements.

Piping Plover

A hand-carved Piping Plover shorebird in breeding plumage, featuring the characteristic orange-red bill with black tip, bright orange legs, single black breast band, and subtle sandy-brown upperparts. Glass eyes bring the piece to life. Mounted on a black lacquer oval base with hand-made beach pebbles and sand creating a natural shoreline scene.

Pectoral Sandpiper

A miniature pair of Pectoral Sandpipers hand carved from basswood. Features intricately detailed streaked plumage in warm browns and creams with the distinctive sharp cutoff between the streaked breast and white belly. Both birds are mounted on a natural cherry/mahogany hardwood base with hand-made rocks, pebbles, and driftwood pieces creating a natural habitat scene.