The Crow is probably the most recognized bird in America. Highly intelligent, this bird is a force with which to be dealt. The frog often makes a nice meal for a crow. Could it be that this frog has the upper hand in this scene?

The Eastern Bluebird is truly the signal to northern folks that spring is close at hand.  They inhabit open fields and orchards, nesting in hollow trunks or limbs of trees on the field’s edge. This Bluebird was carved from tupelo wood. The base is driftwood which has been cleaned and sealed with a clear satin [...]

The chickadee is Maine’s state bird.  Maine’s state flower is the white pine cone and tassel.  This chickadee and cone were carved from tupelo wood.  The branch and tassel were hammered brass pieces soldered together.  This piece currently lives in Washington, D.C.

Oklahoma’s state bird is the scissor-tailed flycatcher.  His tail feathers are 7 to 10 inches long. A truely handsome bird, he is acrobatic in flight, often creating "spiralling" patterns.  He was carved in tupelo wood.  Of coarse, he lives in Oklahoma.

    A solitary bird, the kingfisher feeds on small, shallow-water fish, crawfish, and frogs.  He can be seen flying swiftly ten to fifteen feet above the water. This kingfisher is carved from one piece of tupelo wood, including the many crest feathers. The base is cherry wood, finely sanded and protected with several coats [...]

The American Robin is probably one of our most widely recognized songbirds. Who isn’t entertained by them as they bounce along our lawns “listening” for earthworms?

A baby chickadee sitting on a paintbrush, what better gift to give an artist?   The chickadee and paintbrush were both carved from tupelo wood.  The brush handle sports the sentiment "Happy 60th".  As if one needed to be reminded.

The Winter Wren is a little songbird with a whole lot of energy with which to be very active.  One may not catch more than a fleeting glimpse of this bird and if you’re amongst the privileged, you’ll hear his sweet melodic song.  He was carved from tupelo wood and is held in private  collection.

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is one of the most beloved birds found on the East Coast of the United States.  His feathers are iridescent green and his wings beat so quickly they make a loud buzz sound.  A strategically placed red-flowering plant will all but guarantee you a visit from this bird.  The bird and flowers [...]

The Catbird not only creates a yowling sound like that of a cat, but he also can be sneaky and vain, both attributes many would contribute to a cat.  Never silent, this songbird mimics many others’ songs as well as creating his own sounds.  This piece depicts the catbird perched on a magnolia branch, commanding [...]