No. 32 — The Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)
Hand-carved songbird by Geoffrey “G.B.” Davis

Materials: White Cedar, Leather, Pewter, and Steel
Dimensions: 5" L × 3" W × 2 3/4" H
Finish: Traditional milk paint, waxed and buffed
Status: Available

Description
When Snow Buntings fly south for the winter, they spread across much of the northern United States, including Indiana. Like many of our tundra visitors, they spend the winter foraging for scattered seeds in open agricultural fields. Their pale plumage and quick movements can make them easy to miss until a flock suddenly lifts and sweeps across the snowy landscape.

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.

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.