Archive for July, 2008

Piping Plover

July 7th, 2008

The Piping Plover is a much beloved inhabitant of sandy ocean beaches. Their coloration provides them with an extraordinary ability to move about undetected.

Chickadee

July 7th, 2008

As delicate as the black-cappped chickadee appears, he is really a sturdy little bird. In winter, he bounces around from tree to tree, seeming not to notice the frigid temperatures. This chickadee is carved from tupelo wood.

Northern Oriole

July 3rd, 2008

Also referred to as the Baltimore Oriole, this brightly colored songbird arrives only after he is sure that Spring is well underway. He is easily coaxed into the yard with a half of an orange left at the feeder.

Chickadee

July 3rd, 2008

  As delicate as the black-cappped chickadee appears, he is really a sturdy little bird.  In winter, he bounces around from tree to tree, seeming not to notice the frigid temperatures.  This chickadee is carved from tupelo wood.  He sits on a pine cone base which is carved from one piece of cedar wood.  The [...]