Bird carvings

by the old man

Most of these images can be clicked to view in high resolution. The Old Man’s attention to detail in feathering and markings was unmatched, so a few clicks will be very rewarding and motivating to aspiring carvers.

Lesser Scaup Drakes   Lesser Scaup Drakes

LESSER SCAUP DRAKES – “BLUE BILL”
ca. 2013

 

Carolina wood duck drake Carolina wood duck drake  

WOOD DUCK DRAKE
ca. 1989

 

House wren   House wren

HOUSE WREN, undated

 

Bob White Bob White detail Bob White

BOB WHITE, undated

 

Mallard hen   Mallard hen

MALLARD HEN
ca. 1996

 

Blue jay brood Blue jay brood Blue jay brood

BLUE JAY BROOD, undated

 

Red-headed mallard drake   Red-headed mallard drake

RED-HEADED MALLARD DRAKE
ca. 1996

 

Golden Eye drake   Golden Eye drake

GOLDEN EYE DRAKE – “WHISTLE WINGS”
ca. 2009

 

Northern pintail detail Northern pintail detail

NORTHERN PINTAIL
ca. 2005

 

AMERICAN AVOCET
undated

 

Over his retirement, The Old Man carved dozens if not hundreds of birds, mostly waterfowl. Most have been given as gifts to friends and family members. Above are a few samples of his many carvings.

Tupelo was his wood of choice for almost all woodcarvings.

Part of the Collection
The Old Man’s Favorites – a small slice of his collection