Fall 2005

Peter Palumbo's Kirtland's warbler is on the cover

Beginner's Notebook: Weathered Post
A base that's about as simple as it gets
by Glenn Ladenberger

Northern Pygmy Owl Painting Notes
Paint this small western raptor
by Jerry Poindexter

Painted Bunting: Live Bird Feature
Biology, behavior, and habitat of this colorful bird; reference photos
by Rick Burkman

Painting a European Starling
In part two of this demonstration, learn how to apply the iridescence
by Mike Ford

Carving a Miniature Great Blue Heron
A small version of a big bird
by Bob Lavender

Repair a Broken Bill
First aid to make it as good as new
by Jamie Welsh

How to Package a Mail-in Entry
Your work is worth careful packing
by Willy McDonald

John Bundy's Dazzling Decoys
A decoy duplicator?
by Soc Clay

Painting 101: Green-winged Teal Drake
Special insert
by Victor Paroyan