Front, top, side views, characteristic markings of fox sparrow, purple finch, barn swallow, downy woodpecker, northern mockingbird, western tanager, horned lark, 5 other familiar species. Advice on selecting tools, woods; detailed carving directions, more. Individual portraits in lifelike settings.
Creative Bird Carving by William I. Tawes Easy-to-follow instructions for 7 different projects (including decoy duck, belted kingfisher, and great blue heron), plus expert advice on woods, tools, repairing blemishes, painting completed works, and more.