Woodworking has been a passion for me from my earliest years, especially in terms of grain texture and colour.  When I first saw a duck decoy, I knew I had to carve some and then moved into creating other birds, notably songbirds, owls, hawks and eagles. These life-like carvings take a pose that is typical for that bird. I carve for my own satisfaction and am pleased when others show enjoyment of the birds. Many people have a particular bird that has special meaning for them.