Winter 2014

Common loon on the cover by Laurie J. McNeil

The Littlest Falcon, Part One
The American kestrel is a tiny killing machine—but it is fun to carve
by Jeff Rechin

Back to the World, Part Three
It's painting time for this common loon
by Laurie J. McNeil

Pacific Brant, Part Two
This brant has a subdued palette and a lot of subtlety
by Del Herbert

American White Pelican, Part Two
Pelican, painting, and pilings
by Tom Park

Core Sound-Style, Part One
How to carve a ruddy with a hatchet and gouges—and a few other tools
by Keith Hendrickson

The Ears Have It
What big ears you have! Except for the short-eared owls; reference photos. Includes Jean Minaudier's pattern and color guide
by Rick Burkman