Welcome to the Wooden Bird

Home to realistic Hand Carved Duck Decoys and Waterfowl 
created by artist Rick Mignano. Rick's birds have been awarded over 50 ribbons from competitions in Louisiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Ward World, and Online. 

Starting from a block of tupelo, Rick brings life-sized waterfowl to life. Clients say they look so real, you want to squeeze them. 

Are you looking for a "Forever Gift" for your special someone?

These one-of-a-kind,  hand-carved ducks have put a
permanent smile on lots of faces.
Listen to what dozens of our clients have felt about their investment,
visit the reviews and feedback page.

Check out the gallery for ideas about the bird you'd like to see on your shelf.
We occasionally have some ready-to-go birds in our duck shop.

Want to see what goes on in the workshop? Check out on the bench. 

Interested in a little more background on how this all started? Check out the about page.

Have a favorite species?  Dive into specific pages for:
Mallard, Pintail, Wood Duck, Loons, Teal, Canvasback, Mergansers, and more

Thanks for stopping by. 

The Forever Gift
Man sitting and reading in a cozy room with large windows.
A heartfelt thank you note expressing gratitude for craftsmanship and sharing the creative process.
The Wooden Bird Decorative duck Decoys by Rick Mignano
Handwritten thank-you note expressing gratitude for a great piece of work and attention to detail.
The Wooden Bird
The Wooden Bird Decorative duck Decoys by Rick Mignano
A handwritten thank you note praising Loon's art and expressing happiness.
Award Winning Loon
Hand Carved Red Breasted Merganser Hen by Rick Mignano
Hand Carved Mallard Pair Urns for dogs
A positive customer testimonial praising Woodie for impressive and creative work.
Hand carved ducks and waterfowl
Decorative duck Decoys by Rick Mignano
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A person holding two framed photos of a young girl and a baby.
RIngneck Drake Carving
Hand carved ducks and waterfowl
Hand carved ducks and waterfowl
A smiling couple holding a realistic duck decoy indoors.
Close-up of a duck showing detailed feathers and eye.
Life sized loon with Chick
Hooded merganser at the Ohio Duck show in 2019
The Wooden Bird

Recent Recognitions

October 2025 - Awarded Best of Show for my Merganser hen. First and Second in species for my Merganser hen and drake, and Best diver for my Merganser hen at the Louisiana Waterfowl Carvers Show.

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 Show, Pintail Hen, Best Puddle Duck, Red Breasted Merganser Drake, Best Sea Duck, Red Breasted Merganser Hen 2nd Best Sea Duck, Canvasback Hen Best of species, Blue Winged Tea, 3rd Best Puddle Duck, Hooded Merganser, 2nd Best Diver

Competition 2023 Wildfowl Carving Magazine
See the Wooden Birds of 2024 Video

Learn the back story on Rick and his birds

Nice article written about Rick and the birds in Labrador Quarterly Magazine, Winter 2023.

Bringing Tupelo to Life Article in Labrador Quarterly Winter 2023