Shorebirds
Shown below you will see a selection of my shorebird Decoys and carvings. Shorebirds were once hunted for food and for sport. This practice was ended in North American in the early 20th century. But the traditions of making Shorebird decoys continues to this day.
The Spring migration on Delaware bay near my home is one of the true wonders of the world. I draw inspiration from this wonderful spectacle and I hope you enjoy seeing my shorebirds below.
Feel free to reach out to me about commissioning your very own shorebird Decoy.
Call text 856-534-9400
Email Jodehillman@comcast.net
Click on any gallery image for a large, uncropped version of that photo.
"Suitcase" Golden Plover.
Suitcase plover inside artwork.
"Suitcase" Eskimo Curlew.
Eskimo Curlew inside artwork.
Wing preening Red Knot right side.
Wing preening Red Knot left side.
Hunting style Red Knot.
Red Knot on patriotic background.
Dovetailed head-preening black-bellied plover.
Dovetailed head-preening black-bellied plover back angle.
Ruddy Turnstone on Starfish base
Ruddy Turnstone.
A Inquisitive and perky Yellowlegs.
Long-billed Curlew.
Forward looking Long billed Curlew.
Wilson's snipe.
Glossy Ibis.
Suitcase Red Knot w horseshoe crab inside Artwork
High-head suitcase yellowlegs.
Yellowlegs art - "Skotch Bonnet Hideaway."
Lapwing plover (Suitcase-style)
Lapwing plover - suitcase painting detail.
Dovetailed head yellowlegs pair.
Curlew pair - high-head (left) with feeder (right).
Aged Verity-style Black-bellied plover.
Aged New England Willet.
Flying Ruddy Turnstone on Walnut panel.
Crowell inspired - Fancy Dowitcher.
Curlew.
Black Necked Stilt
1/4 size miniature Long-billed Curlew.
Feeding Black-Bellied plover.
Golden Plover and Long-billed Dowitcher on a client's mantle.
Plover and feeding (minnow in the throat) Curlew.