It is in a private collection.

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This full-sized sculpture depicts the delicacy of the flight of this gem of avian world. Hummingbirds are attracted to red flowers as seen in this generic wild flower.

The bird and flower are of tupelo, the stem and leaves are of brass and the base is walnut. It is in a private collection.

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This sculpture is of a full-sized male as it enters a lilac flower. The bird is a separate piece and moves with the wind.

The bird is tupelo and the base is lilac wood. It is in a private collection.

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This full-sized piece shows the beauty of the male as he stakes his claim on foxglove.

The bird is tupelo, the base is maple burl, and the stem is brass and tupelo. The piece separates for ease in transport. It has been purchased.

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This full-sized female ruby-throat has recently laid her eggs. The male will also take his turn at incubating.

The bird and nest are of tupelo, as are the branches. The base is walnut. The piece is in a private collection.

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This distinctive piece is based on the beauty of a block of lilac wood with its layers of lavender heart-wood. The flower is a carved lilac bloom.

This piece is in a private collection.

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A ruby-throated hummingbird perches on a twig and contemplates its next destination. Interestingly, hummingbirds must fly wherever they wish to go – their legs are practically useless for walking.

This piece is in a private collection.

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Two hummingbird parents visit with their offspring in their nest.

This carving received 3rd place at the 32nd Annual Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition (2002), in the category of Novice Decorative Life-size Wildfowl – Songbirds A. It is in a private collection.