{"product_id":"hand-carved-bearded-reedling-figurine-basswood-black-walnut-base","title":"Hand-Carved Bearded Reedling Figurine | Painted Basswood Bird with Black Walnut Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne of Europe's Most Charming Rarities — Carved in Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bearded Reedling — also known as the Bearded Tit — is one of Europe's most enchanting and sought-after birds. Found only in the dense reedbeds of wetlands across Britain and continental Europe, it is a bird that rewards patience: a flash of tawny orange, a sweep of blue-grey, and the unmistakable black moustache of the male that gives the species its beloved name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hand-carved Bearded Reedling figurine captures that rare beauty with remarkable precision. Shaped by hand from premium \u003cstrong\u003eBasswood\u003c\/strong\u003e and painted with meticulous, lifelike detail — the warm tawny-orange body, the slate-blue head, the bold black moustachial stripes — every feature is recreated stroke by stroke by skilled artisan hands. Mounted on a solid \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Walnut base\u003c\/strong\u003e, the deep grain of the walnut grounds the piece with a gallery-worthy finish that elevates any shelf, desk, or nature display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the serious birder, the wildlife collector, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of Europe's rarest birds — this is a piece that earns its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basswood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Walnut (separate, included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e L 4 inch (approx. 10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 1.5 inch (approx. 4 × 4 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 60g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted with non-toxic, detail-grade paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Realistic wildlife sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved \u0026amp; Hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGift Box Option\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong\u003eBearded Reedling + Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e variant for a beautifully packaged version — presented in a premium kraft gift box with shredded paper fill and a gift card, ready to give with no extra wrapping needed. A truly distinctive gift for any bird enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Birders \u0026amp; ornithology collectors — especially fans of rare European species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ British \u0026amp; European wildlife art enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Wetland \u0026amp; reedbed bird collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Cottagecore \u0026amp; nature-inspired home decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Thoughtful gifts for birdwatchers \u0026amp; naturalists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Wildlife art for home, office \u0026amp; mantel displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandmade — Every Piece Is Unique\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Wooden Islands, every figurine begins as a raw block of wood and is shaped entirely by hand. The Bearded Reedling's distinctive markings — tawny body, blue-grey head, and bold black moustache — are recreated with fine brushwork, making each piece a small original work of art. The contrasting Black Walnut base adds a premium, considered finish that no mass-produced piece can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause the rarest birds in the reedbed deserve to be remembered — not mass-produced.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooden Islands","offers":[{"title":"Bearded reedling","offer_id":43642986627107,"sku":"FIG-Bearded-Reedling","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bearded reedling + Gift Box","offer_id":43642986659875,"sku":"FIG-Bearded-Reedling-G","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/7529\/3731\/files\/Beardedreedling_8.jpg?v=1786791754","url":"https:\/\/woodenislands.shop\/en-ca\/products\/hand-carved-bearded-reedling-figurine-basswood-black-walnut-base","provider":"Wooden Islands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}