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Sea Ducks! •••
07/03/2025

Sea Ducks!
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I put together my first quail the other day. I would love to work on more of these! So many species out there. This one ...
06/20/2025

I put together my first quail the other day. I would love to work on more of these! So many species out there. This one was a bit pin feathered in the head and neck, but it came out alright. We’ve had one singing at one of our neighbors all spring and summer the last 2 years. I really enjoy listening to them and wish there was still a thriving population here! I enjoy looking back at pictures of my grandpa with Bob White’s in his small game mixed bags at times. Someday, maybe I’ll take a trip to hunt quail. They’re such a classic and iconic little bird.
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The Wood Duck. Such beauty. •••
06/18/2025

The Wood Duck. Such beauty.
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I recently mounted my first Woodcock. It was a really cool little bird to work on! They sure are thin skinned and hard t...
06/13/2025

I recently mounted my first Woodcock. It was a really cool little bird to work on! They sure are thin skinned and hard to flesh, but I somehow got it done! I hope to do even better on the next one, but I’m very pleased with how it came out after hearing so many horror stories. I can see why they have that reputation. It was definitely a challenge! I’m honestly just glad I was able to make something of it! Phew! These are cool little birds that live in thick wet areas where they probe for Earthworms with their long beak. They have some interesting nicknames that describe either their appearance or behavior in some way. Here are some of them: bogsucker, timberdoodle, mudbat, brush snipe, labrador twister, and night partridge. If you’ve ever seen them in flight these names might make sense to you. They fly short, erratic, bat like flights through thickets, have a silly “dance” or mating display, and the fact that they hang out in soggy areas are all reasons they got some of those names. They’re a sort of awkward birds with their huge eyes, long beak, large odd shaped head and “meep” call. On top of all that, their mating display definitely adds a little silliness. Those eyes are the same size as some geese! Like a goose, they migrate, but are considered an upland bird. They make their flight South through PA, mainly in October and November. Many hunters target these classic little birds while hunting Grouse, as they’re often found in similar areas. I hope you enjoyed seeing and maybe learning something new about a bird we don’t see or hear a lot about.
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Corn field wigeon are fun! •••
06/05/2025

Corn field wigeon are fun!
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I was asked to do a head mount of a duck and had been sent some pictures of the idea. I decided it wasn’t something I re...
05/30/2025

I was asked to do a head mount of a duck and had been sent some pictures of the idea. I decided it wasn’t something I really wanted to do as I didn’t like the idea of how it was done. But, I asked if I could do it differently and my buddy Brian Beachy agreed. So, as I thought about it, I had the idea of adding a small habitat piece. The habitat adds some dimension and depth. I also added some of the birds breast to the piece to balance out the habitat and give the mount a more full look. I carved a “bust” body out of foam and curved the back. I then painted the back black to give the piece a cleaner look. Next time I might flock it. You could do a lot of things there- felt, leather, create a wood look with bondo, etc. I tried to do it as quickly and cheap as possible while still achieving a nice look. I’m happy with how it turned out, and have ideas for future mounts, if I have anyone interested.
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A pair of Hooded Mergansers. Another first for me. Like Wood Ducks, most guys get them standing. The drake had some wing...
05/20/2025

A pair of Hooded Mergansers. Another first for me. Like Wood Ducks, most guys get them standing. The drake had some wing damage but overall it turned out well.
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Another dead mount finished up. I hope to be able to add a drake Red Breasted Merganser to this one day. That’s my clien...
05/16/2025

Another dead mount finished up. I hope to be able to add a drake Red Breasted Merganser to this one day. That’s my client’s goal. I hope he’s able to get that and a few new species to maybe add to it. I thought it was a cool idea though, to put the Redheads and RBM’s together.
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I didn’t plan this but I guess I’ll post this guy for Wood Duck Wednesday/Waterfowl Wednesday. I don’t do many Woodies f...
05/14/2025

I didn’t plan this but I guess I’ll post this guy for Wood Duck Wednesday/Waterfowl Wednesday. I don’t do many Woodies flying. But, I do have another one coming up, actually. They are such cool birds!
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Drake Common Goldeneye. •••
05/05/2025

Drake Common Goldeneye.
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I never got to post the Merriams on my business page, so here it is for those who may not have seen it. It was great to ...
04/28/2025

I never got to post the Merriams on my business page, so here it is for those who may not have seen it. It was great to deliver these and get to see them up on the wall! It’s a really neat way to admire the beauty of a wild turkey. It’s fresh and clean, and you see new details you may overlook on a full body mount.
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I had fun with this juvenile Specklebelly goose. It was a pin feathered and shot up mess, but I felt it came out well fo...
04/28/2025

I had fun with this juvenile Specklebelly goose. It was a pin feathered and shot up mess, but I felt it came out well for what I was dealing with. I also enjoyed making the simple habitat. It adds a lot to the mount and helps make the bird stand out. I always love seeing guys faces when they get their trophy back. This one was killed on the east coast where we don’t see many of them. I hope they enjoy it for years to come!
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