Chickadee on Grass 08
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[Poecile atricapilla] This latest entry in the chickadee collection is life-sized and captures the softness of the curious little bird. It depicts the uncertainty of its situation as it decides whether to stay or go. The base is native Vermont maple burl and the bird is of tupelo. The grass is made of brass. This piece is in a private collection. 
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Chickadee on Snow
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[Poecile atricapilla] BELOW THE FEEDER. This charming life-sized sculpture depicts life in the winter. Should the hungry bird venture from his fluffed-up warmth to capture the seed? The bird and seed are of tupelo, the base is red cedar and the branch is steel wire. It is currently at Ducktrap Bay and stands 5 inches high. 
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Chickadee on Grass
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Poecile atricapilla This full sized piece captures the inquisitive nature of the little visitor to most bird feeders in the north east. The bird is made of tupelo, the grass is brass and the base is Brazilian walnut. It is in a private collection. 
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Chickadee on Wheat
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Poecile atricapilla The solitary full-sized black capped chickadee is balanced on a sprig of wheat. It captures the appearance of these gregarious fellows as the weather is about to change. The bird is of tupelo and the wheat is constructed of brass rods. It is in a private collection. |