The Art of the Wooden Bird
Crafting Nature's Beauty in Wood.
Stunning Hand Carved Ducks and Waterfowl
by Award Winning Artist Rick Mignano
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Experience the Art of Handcrafted Excellence
Artisan Craftsmanship
Meticulously carved and painted by hand
Lifetime Gift
Creations that will stay in your family forever
Award Winning
Over 50 awards from Ohio, Wisconsin, Louisiana and Ward World competitions
Latest News
Holiday Idea!! Wooden Bird gift certificates - Need to find a "Forever Gift" gift for your special person? My hand-carved waterfowl have made many recipients stand up and take notice. Check out our reviews and feedback!
We have a very limited number of ducks available in our Duck Shop but don't worry, I am accepting commissions for 2025. Get some ideas of what you like in the gallery. Send me a note from the contact page, and we can work out your bird and the price that fits your budget.Â
I'll send you a "stocking stuffer coffee mug" confirming certificate with a picture of the species and a little blurb on the process.
While you're waiting for your custom duck, I'll send you updates on what's on the bench. When I start on your bird, you will receive regular texts/emails with pictures of the process of creating your bird.Â
Learn the Back story on Rick and His Birds
Nice article written about Rick and the birds in Labrador Quarterly Magazine, Winter 2023.
What you need to Get Started?
Here is my free guide to the stuff you can use to make it happen. Check it out.
Recent Recognitions
October 2024 - Awarded 7 Ribbons including 2nd Best of Show at the Louisiana Waterfowl Carvers Show.
August 2024 Awarded third place in the advanced class in the 2024 Wildfowl Carving Magazine online competition.
Feb 2024 Honored to be included in this year's
Wildfowl Carving Magazine Competition issue.
Awarded 1st place in the advanced category.
Aug 2023 - Wisconsin Waterfowl Show -The birds earned several ribbons at this show and competition; Wigeon -best in species, cinnamon teal 3rd in teals, Ringneck- best in species and best diver, Red Breasted Merganser 2nd best in species.
August 2019 - The birds were very successful, scoring 14 ribbons and best of show in the Amateur class. The specifics were Common Loon Best of Species, Best Confidence, Best of Show, Pintail Hen, Best of Species, Best Puddle Duck, Red Breasted Merganser Drake, Best of Species, Best Sea Duck, Red Breasted Merganser Hen 2nd Best of Species, 2nd Best Sea Duck, Canvasback Hen Best of species, Blue Winged Tea, l Best of species. 3rd Best Puddle Duck, Hooded Merganser, Best of Species, and 2nd Best Diver
