Northern Taxidermy & Natural History

Northern Taxidermy & Natural History Based in Carnforth, North Lancashire. Northwest Taxidermy, based in Carnforth, Lancashire. Mainly specializing in bird and mammal taxidermy.

Offering quality taxidermy at affordable prices, we pride ourselves on our customer service and quality pieces. We also buy and sell interesting pieces of taxidermy, natural history, skulls and Victorian domes.

Our old shop in Southport. Definitely sellers remorse over that Nautilus? 😆
09/11/2025

Our old shop in Southport. Definitely sellers remorse over that Nautilus? 😆

Visiting Fannies Emporium in Morpeth. Brill place, right up my street. We'll worth a visit.
07/11/2025

Visiting Fannies Emporium in Morpeth. Brill place, right up my street. We'll worth a visit.

The UK red squirrel population is estimated to be between 120,000 and 140,000, with over 75% of them living in Scotland....
05/11/2025

The UK red squirrel population is estimated to be between 120,000 and 140,000, with over 75% of them living in Scotland. The population has fallen dramatically from millions due to the introduction of the invasive grey squirrel, which outcompetes red squirrels for resources and carries the deadly squirrelpox.

This was commission work.

05/11/2025

I need to visit this place?
02/11/2025

I need to visit this place?

Just acquired some lovely 1930s stands from my friend and dealer .co.uk should make great bases for birds.
02/11/2025

Just acquired some lovely 1930s stands from my friend and dealer .co.uk should make great bases for birds.

I'm going to have to see if any of these fit me soon? 😆
01/11/2025

I'm going to have to see if any of these fit me soon? 😆

Got a few crows to do for Halloween. This is number 9.
25/09/2025

Got a few crows to do for Halloween. This is number 9.

Couldn't resist acquiring this early 20C southeast Asian carved wooden puppet head whilst in Kendal.
21/09/2025

Couldn't resist acquiring this early 20C southeast Asian carved wooden puppet head whilst in Kendal.

Love this new addition to my collection. Lovely colour and sculptural feel to it. Thanks
04/09/2025

Love this new addition to my collection. Lovely colour and sculptural feel to it. Thanks

I love a visit to
29/08/2025

I love a visit to

Undercoat of gesso before painting the feet of this falconers Gyr.
25/08/2025

Undercoat of gesso before painting the feet of this falconers Gyr.

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Newcastleton

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+447789801519

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Our Story

I began my taxidermy journey in 1997 while working for the RSPCA. I was rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in Cumbria, but not all could be saved. Having always been fascinated with natural history and wildlife and having a lifelong love and curiosity about taxidermy, I thought I’d “give it a go”.

I got myself several books (no YouTube then) and started working on my first bird, which, was an unfortunate buzzard that turned out resembling a large chicken. Nevertheless, I was very proud of it.

I persevered and after about three years, felt I was producing mounts that did resemble the creature in life. It was not until I joined the Guild of Taxidermy and got know other taxidermists that I started not just looking, but observing wildlife in a more detailed way, that my work really started to improve.

Everyday is a school day and one strives to improve with every mount. Alas, it is not always possible but as long as the ambition and passion are there, there is always the chance. Commissions welcome.