A timeless collection of realistic wildlife projects for dedicated carvers! 20 stunning patterns of ducks, geese, songbirds, birds of prey, shorebirds, and wild animals - Patterns include a bluebill, mourning dove, ruffed grouse, osprey, mountain lion, and many more - Helpful guidance for each pattern for capturing texture, carving realistic details, and other expert tips and tricks to ensure success - Top and side patterns , separate wing, leg, and tail patterns, and directions for inserts The perfect collection of detailed patterns for experienced carvers, from the Woodcarvers' Favorite Patterns series! Patterns include: BIRDS: American Avocet - Bluebill - Bufflehead - Mourning Dove - Common Canada Goose - Snow Goose - Ruffed Grouse - Great Blue Heron - Baltimore Oriole - Osprey - Golden Plover - Mountain Quail - Redhead - Common Jack Snipe - Wild Turkey - American Woodcock - House Wren ANIMALS: Brown Bear - Mountain Lion - Wild Horse Along with each pattern, you'll find helpful measurements, tips, and advice for woodburning, creating realistic feather textures, carving order, making feet, and much more, plus background information on the birds and suggestions for mounting. The perfect addition to every woodcarver's library, Carving Wildlife in Wood is a must-have source of inspiration for passionate carvers with a love for nature! Lehman is the author for Nature in Wood. David Hunt is an unusually tall and handsome man who likes writing his own bios for all the books he has written.