No. 22 — The Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis)
Hand-carved songbird by Geoffrey “G.B.” Davis

Materials: White Pine, Glass, Maple, and Steel
Dimensions: 5" L × 3 1/4" H × 2 3/4" W
Finish: Traditional milk paint, waxed and buffed
Status: [Available / Sold / Commissioned]

Description
The Carolina Chickadee is a year-round resident in Indiana and one of the most familiar birds at backyard feeders. Tiny but full of energy, chickadees move constantly through the trees, calling their bright “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” as they search for seeds and insects. Despite their small size, they are remarkable birds—hollowing out their own cavity nests and storing hundreds of seeds each season, relying on an astonishing memory to relocate them throughout the winter. Chickadees show very little fear of people and are often the first bird I hear when I step outside in the morning, greeting the day with that cheerful call.

About the Project
This bird is part of 50 Little Birds, a collection of hand-carved Indiana songbirds by artist Geoffrey “G.B.” Davis. Each bird represents a species found in Indiana and is inspired by the artist’s personal encounters with birds in the field. Carved from softwoods and painted with traditional milk paints, the birds are small objects meant to be held, studied, and shared. In this collection, every bird has a story.

Closer
Each bird in the series is offered as an individual piece, but together they reflect an ongoing body of work shaped by observation, memory, and a lifelong love of birds.

Shipping
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Availability
Each bird is carved and painted by hand. If this particular bird has already found a home, I am always happy to carve another for you. Because every bird is handmade, each will have its own unique character.