Northern Irish licensed taxidermy, restoration and osteology work, all legally held and mindfully sourced
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It’s the start of duck season here, so this is a reminder post that I don’t do game birds or deer. I am working on a goldeneye, but it is the one and only duck I will be doing for a long time, sorry!
I don’t have the equipment to work on them (there’s a lot of grease and fat to deal with!), however other commissions are still open.
Completed commission, v***n red fox carrying a replica curlew egg
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I am a fully licensed taxidermist, all pieces are legally owned and sourced
A current commission WIP, this v***n will be holding a replica curlew egg when she’s dry
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I am a fully licensed taxidermist, all pieces are sustainably and legally sourced
The process of a common kestrel
NFS
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I am a fully licensed taxidermist, all pieces are legally owned and sustainably sourced
As you may have noticed, I have a number on my page now! You can whatsapp me, or call, but if you call please know I may not answer! I’m busy working full time on a PhD so if I don’t pick up the phone, please leave a message and I will get back to you.
Commissions are a case by case basis. Fox shoulder mounts are the most common request and they start at £190 (£210 for an open mouth). Restorations are a flat rate of £15 per hour + material cost.
If you have any other questions feel free to message me!
Restoration work on a severely damaged common buzzard mount.
Both wings were broken, the tail had come off, the eyes were wrong… The list just grows!
Thankfully he looks much fresher now and can go back to dressing stage sets!
Juvenile male sparrowhawk.
NFS, personal collection.
I am a fully licensed taxidermist, all pieces are legally sourced and held.
Young male sparrowhawk - WIP
Personal collection, not for sale
People of Northern Ireland (and the UK!): I want your dead birds!
I’m Holly, a licensed hobbyist taxidermist in County Antrim and I’m after dead birds! As we come into spring and see migratory species passing through and others becoming more active, casualties can rise. Has a bird hit your window? Found one sadly passed at the side of the road or otherwise? I’m interested!
From tiny kingfishers to bigger birds, you got em? I want em!
You can message me here, by email ( [email protected] ) or on instagram .taxidermy !
The most important thing is that they are frozen when found! Place them in an airtight plastic bag (don’t wrap in any tissue or newspaper) and place them in the freezer to keep them fresh. Note when and where you found them and how they passed (if known) 🪶
Took the opportunity to do a wonderful bird taxidermy course from one of the masters in Denmark.
The four individual shots are of my birds, obviously done with help! I have learned an incredible amount and cannot wait to put it into practice now that I’m home
While commissions are open, I am currently not accepting any deer or gamebirds! I am more than happy to help guide you in the right direction if I am unable to assist you ☺️
The only piece available before christmas would be the pair of plum-headed parakeets, otherwise keep an eye out for more pieces in the new year or message me about other commissions!
Plum Headed Parakeets
These two are a mated pair, they sadly passed within just a few months of each other. They are looking for a new home!
Asking for three hundred and sixty five for the pair, including shipping. UK only I’m afraid, PM if interested.
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I am a fully licensed taxidermist, all specimens are legally and sustainably sourced.
Red fox shoulder mount for the Irish taxidermy championships
I scored 77 for him and got my first credit!
He isn’t for sale but if you’re interested in commissioning a similar piece feel free to get in contact.
This was one tough and messy job!
So incredibly thankful for my amazing mentor Ingrid for this opportunity!
This is a juvenile male northern bottlenose whale.
He stranded back in August, and was found dead though it may have been a live stranding based on injuries to the skull found as we worked on it that could have resulted from thrashing against the rocks. The tide last month rose incredibly high, so the body was driven further up the rocks than where the water would normally come to. He was surprisingly intact internally despite being dead for so long, his stomachs were quite bare and clean so he hadn’t eaten much. This is a deep diving whale that feeds primarily on squid, we found 4-6 squid beaks in his stomach. Around 5.8m in length, this species can 9.8m when mature! Under 50 strandings have been recorded over the whole island of Ireland, so this was a rare find.
Two very tough days of flensing him and reducing him to bone so he could be buried for later articulation and display for the National Trust! I got to work with friends and an incredible trio from Bouten & Zoon taxidermy. Absolutely a once in a lifetime experience!
Cetaceans are heavily protected, this work was licensed and carried out legally with a whole lot of permits!
Blonde/Golden phase wild rabbit commission on a walnut base
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I am a fully licensed taxidermist. All pieces are legally held and sustainably sourced
All mounts will now come with this little set!
• A mount care card detailing basic care for your new taxidermy piece
• A log sheet/receipt for the piece
• A business cards with all the means to contact me
• And a little FoX-ray logo sticker holding it together!
Commissions are open, but I’m working through my current queue at the minute! 🦊
an incredibly beautiful bird that I will be working on!
A lovely restoration project I’ve completed. This antique fox stole came to me without his tail attached, and what remained was tattered after an unfortunate run in with a whippet.
After a series of degreasing baths to remove old dirt and smells, as well as insect proofing him, his tail was carefully pieced back together and reattached. His fur is much softer and richer than before when you compare it to the last photo!
Two birds in the sun!
Personal collection, NFS
Lovely little tawny owl, sadly found deceased after being hit by a car.
First owl I’ve mounted! She isn’t for sale, but I will have another available for purchase.
Personal work
A lovely little european robin framed.
This bird was too damaged for a full mount but simply too stunning to go to waste.
Frames like this make for a nice wall or shelf piece when you don’t have much room 🌿 this little one has sold, but I have similar of a long tailed tit
WIP - female peregrine falcon
This bird sadly passed from a combination of aspergillus infection, along with a heavily impacted crop. Her crop appeared to have gotten infected after rupturing, spreading the infection to her mouth and nasal cavities where her tissues were discoloured to a nasty green and black… Her crop was incredibly tough from layers of scarred tissue, the smell was unbelievable
This bird is not for sale, she is part of my personal collection and is shown as an example of my work
Wonderful news!
With this I can show some photos of an upcoming personal project
Anatomy of Taxidermy prints now available!
- £15 + shipping (country dependant)
- A4, silk, 350gsm print
- Will be shipped in reusuable cellophane bags within a hard backed envelope, international buyers can opt for additional back boarding protection if wanted, but this will come at a higher cost (I am not responsible for any postal damage, they are protected to the best of my abilities!)
- currently 23 available
Capybara skull restoration.
This was sadly broken during transportation between buildings but thankfully it was an easy fix.
A very happy holiday season to all my supporters!
New work will be posted come the new year, some bird mounts will be available and foxes. As well as this, I’ll have my website up and running! Lots of things to come 🎉
The best wishes for the new year!
Dual Madagascan Sunset Moth frame, showing the upper and under side of the wings. Stunning colour variaton, 50 plus postage
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Beautiful Madagascan sunset moth frame. Sustainably sourced from a conservation project, 30 plus postage
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Kinkajou remount! Learnt a lot with this one, things have been a bit slow on my end as I’ve started back to university but hopefully will get back into the swing of things soon!
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I am a licensed, registered taxidermist.
Carrickfergus
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