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.
Golden Plover and Long-billed Dowitcher on a client's mantle.
Suitcase plover inside artwork.
"Suitcase" Golden Plover.
Eskimo Curlew inside artwork.
"Suitcase" Eskimo Curlew.
Feeding Black-Bellied plover.
Red Knot on patriotic background.
Suitcase Red Knot w horseshoe crab inside Artwork
Wing preening Red Knot right side.
Wing preening Red Knot left side.
Hunting style Red Knot.
1/4 size miniature Long-billed Curlew.
Ruddy Turnstone.
Flying Ruddy Turnstone on Walnut panel.
Forward looking Long billed Curlew.
Glossy Ibis.
Wilson's snipe.
High-head suitcase yellowlegs.
Yellowlegs art - "Skotch Bonnet Hideaway."
A Inquisitive and perky Yellowlegs.
Long-billed Curlew.
Dovetailed head yellowlegs pair.
Dovetailed head-preening black-bellied plover.
Dovetailed head-preening black-bellied plover back angle.
Verity-style Black-bellied plover.
Aged New England Willet.
Curlew pair - high-head (left) with feeder (right).
Plover and feeding (minnow in the throat) Curlew.
Lapwing plover (Suitcase-style)
Lapwing plover - suitcase painting detail.
Crowell inspired - Fancy Dowitcher.
Curlew.