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Dr. Philip P. Roets was born in South Africa where he graduated from the University of Pretoria with a B.S and M.S. degree in Physiology. After receiving his B.S. degree he obtained a position in the Anatomy department of the University of Pretoria. Remaining in Pretoria he left the University and accepted a position as Industrial Hygienist at the South African Iron and Steel Corporation (ISCOR). At ISCOR he successfully competed for a full ... [More]

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Bird Carving As a Specialty in Wood Carving
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Specialization also holds true for the arts and crafts in general and for the woodcarving art in particular. Those that specialize in carving fish belong to the National Fish Carvers Guild and a number of other organizations cater specifically for fish carvers. Similarly some woodcarvers do nothing but carve birds and no other objects or figures.

Carving Realistic Bird Feathers in Wood
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] The article is intended for those who want to carve realistic bird feathers. It is a summary of a specific aspect of wood carving wild birds. It is intended to provide prospective wild bird carvers with pointers to hone their carving skills. Following these guidelines I can assure you of producing realistic feather detail in every bird you carve. I trust my advice will move your carving ability from the ordinary to the extraordinary. It will help you create realistic feather detail.

The Greater Kiskadee - A Beautiful Bird That Sometimes Thinks Its a Kingfisher
[Reference-and-Education:Wildlife] The Greater Kiskadee is a summer visitor from South and Central America that hangs out in the Rio Grande Valley. It has gorgeous yellow and burnt sienna plumage. The Kiskadee is the largest flycatcher that visits the southwestern United States in the summer months. It is often not content with just catching insects and goes into its 'Kingfisher' mode, perching on a branch hanging over a pond or stream. From this vantage point it plunges repeatedly into the water catching tadpoles, frogs and little fish. I have carved this bird from tupelo wood. I studied it extensively and collected reference materials from the museum, wildlife painters and photographers. My creation in wood is the only wood carving of a Greater Kiskadee that I know off. It is a one of a kind creation.