#bobspearwoodcarving

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The Cedar Waxwing is found on our region throughout the year; although, they are more abundant in the summer months. This carving was completed by Bob Spear in 1979, and took him 81 hours to carve both the male and female. #WoodCarving #BobSpearWoodCarving #cedarWaxwing #Bombycillacedorum #BirdCarving #birdsofvermontmuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCMW98POpr/?utm_medium=tumblr

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We are seeing White-throated Sparrows throughout the Museum property during these beautiful fall days. This carving was completed by Bob Spear in 1982, and took him about 35 hours. #WhiteThroatedSparrow #BobSpearWoodcarving (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUK53aPrWQ_/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Cape May Warblers are on of the many warbler species seen passing through on the Museum property during fall migration. This carving was completed by Bob Spear in 1988 #birdsofvermontmuseum #capemaywarbler #fallmigration #bobspearwoodcarving #birdcarving #vtartist (at Birds of Vermont Museum)

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Peregrine Falcons are known for their agility and speed. One has been seen on occasion this summer on UVM's campus checking out the resident pigeons. This wood carving was completed by Bob Spear in 1992 and took him 180 hours. #peregrinefalcon #woodcarving #bobspearwoodcarving #vtartist #birdsofvermontmuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum)

[birdsofvermont]

We will be closed July 4. But don't let that stop you learning about Bald Eagles and the tremendous effort that turned near-extinction in the lower 48 into a conservation success story! Come visit the Birds of Vermont Museum any other day to find out more. We are open daily, 10am to 4pm. Stay safe and cool this week, and celebrate our national bird. p.s. This wood carving was created by Bob Spear and took him 363 hours! The brown feathers are not painted; that's Bob's mad pyrography skills... #endangeredspeciesact #conservationsuccess #conservationsuccessstory #baldeagle #nationalbird #migratorybirdtreatyact #mbta #conservation #commonground #protectbirds #woodcarving #scientificart #bobspearwoodcarving #birdsofvermontmuseum #vtartist (at Birds of Vermont Museum)

[birdsofvermont]

Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers were just one of the woodpeckers we say on our monthly monitoring walk. We also recorded Downy, Hairy, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers, as well as Northern Flickers. This carving took Bob Spear 40 hours, and was completed in 1980. #birdsofvermontmuseum #bobspearwoodcarving #yellowbelliedsapsucker #vtartist #vermontmuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum)

[birdsofvermont]

American Woodcock are starting to return to VT. Listen for their peent calls at dusk. This carving was done by Bob Spear in 1991 and took 86 hours. #woodcock #timberdoodle #birdcarving #bobspearwoodcarving #scolopaxminor (at Birds of Vermont Museum)

[birdsofvermont]

Today is International Coffee Day, and your coffee choice can impact Magnolia Warblers. Bird friendly coffee makes a difference! (@birdsandbeanscoffee) This carving was created by Bob Spear. #internationalcoffeeday #birdsandbeans #bobspearwoodcarving #magnoliawarbler #vtartist #vtmuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum)

[birdsofvermont]

The Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are tanking up as they prepare for their long journey south. Most of the males around the Museum have already left. This carving by Bob Spear, was completed in 1995 and took him 75 hours. #bobspearwoodcarving #timetomigrate #hummingbird (at Birds of Vermont Museum)

[birdsofvermont]

A Red-shouldered Hawk flew over Museum yesterday (not this one.) this one was carved by Bob Spear in 1998, and took him 116 hours to complete. #birdsofvermontmuseum #vermontmuseum #bobspearwoodcarving #redshoulderedhawk #wildlifecarving #travelnewengland #woodcarving #vtartist (at Birds of Vermont Museum)

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This is the time of year young Wood Ducks are leaving their nest and taking that first leap to water. These wood ducks will probably stay put. #birdsofvermontmuseum #woodduck #bobspearwoodcarving (at Birds of Vermont Museum)

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Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers tend to nest in decaying center is aspens. This is the time of year when eggs are hatching and the young can be heard calling from the nest cavity. #birdsofvermontmuseum #woodcarving #bobspearwoodcarving #yellowbelliedsapsucker #birdcarving #eggart (at Birds of Vermont Museum)