The Bird Whittler.
The professional bird whittler who creates lifelike birds from blocks of lime wood using nothing more than a Stanley knife. See how he whittles a songbird.
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Whittled Nuthatch.
Here you can see how the Stanley knife is used to shape the bird.
Whittling Lifelike Thrush.
Here you can see the block I used to whittle the thrush, which was then handpainted to a life like bird.
Painted Nuthatch.
This is the whittled and painted nuthatch mounted to a piece of driftwood and hand painted.
Bird Whittling Tool.
The Stanley Knife Was used to whittle the lime block and finish the bird.
A Very Special Thank You .
How The Love For Birds And Nature Started
From an early age, I have had a love of watching birds and wildlife, I often sat for hours watching the birds out of the back window of the house. I can remember building my first bird table and waiting with excitement to see which bird came to feed on the bread, sparrows and starlings were always the first.
Back then I used to make my own nut fat feeders and had the disapproving look from Mum because of the mess (as for today I buy it off the shelf), but it was all worth it when a colourful bird landed on the feeder. Then came the excitement of identifying the visitor, the observer book was never close to hand, and by the time I had returned, the bird had flown.
I visited local woods and saw birds like woodpeckers, kestrels, pheasants, birds of the tit family, and nuthatches, to name a few. I read useful articles in the Y.O.C. (Young Ornithologist Club) magazines and later joined the RSPB; this kept my passion alive.
Many years later my love of nature and bird life led me to meet a man who carved birds as a hobby.
Many years later my love of nature and bird life led me to meet a man who carved birds as a hobby.
This was when the love of wood and birds came together.
The Bird Wittler Disclaimer.
The content provided on The Bird Whittler website is intended solely as a general guide for those interested in the art of bird whittling. While we aim to inspire and inform, all tutorials, tips, and demonstrations are for informational purposes only. By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are solely responsible for your own safety and actions when attempting any whittling techniques described or shown.
- The use of sharp tools such as Stanley knives carries inherent risks. Proper care, supervision (where appropriate), and safety precautions must always be taken.
- The Bird Whittler accepts no liability or responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur as a result of following the content on this site or using any tools mentioned.