There is a guy in a facebook group I belong to who has been posting pictures of birds he's turned, I'm sure Lew knows who I'm talking about. They are kind of stylized and I can't say they really like any real bird I've ever seen. Even so, they caught my eye and I wanted to try doing some. These are on a sycamore limb. Birds are spalted maple the beaks are ebony.

 

I'd say you nailed it! Really like your "display mount" idea, too!!

Most Excellent Steve. Piece of art. The spalted maple is perfect for the "touch" of realism.

Agree with Lew, the "display mount" only adds to the birds.

There must be something in the water today.  So much great work posted and this is no exception.  

 

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Great table display.  Keep it hidden from the girls planning a wedding this Spring or you will be making more.   

A work of art Steve

"By George I think he has got it" , like the wood too. Been thinking birdhouse and then the knee gets in the way.

Excellent work.