{"product_id":"hand-carved-eurasian-blackbird-figurine-black-walnut-base","title":"Hand-Carved Eurasian Blackbird Figurine with Black Walnut Base | Handmade Wooden Bird Sculpture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEurope’s Most Beloved Garden Bird — Carved by Hand, Painted in Jet Black and Golden Yellow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEurasian Blackbird\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most familiar and deeply loved birds in the world. The male is unmistakable — jet-black plumage, vivid golden-yellow bill, and a yellow eye-ring that gives him an alert, intelligent expression. The female is a study in warm subtlety — rich brown with a softly streaked breast and a quieter, earthier beauty. Together, they are the birds of European gardens, parks, hedgerows, and woodlands — the birds whose song announces spring, whose alarm call fills the dusk, and whose presence is woven into the everyday fabric of life across Britain, Ireland, and continental Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hand-carved, hand-painted basswood figurine captures both the male and female in remarkable artisan detail — the male’s bold contrast and the female’s warm, mottled tones, each mounted on a solid \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Walnut base\u003c\/strong\u003e that grounds the piece with quiet, gallery-worthy elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery figurine is carved and painted entirely by hand — no molds, no shortcuts. Just skilled craftsmanship and genuine appreciation for one of Europe’s most iconic and beloved birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Choose Your Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackbird Male\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jet-black plumage, golden-yellow bill and eye-ring. Figurine with Black Walnut base, ready to display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackbird Female\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rich warm brown with softly streaked breast. Figurine with Black Walnut base, ready to display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackbird Male + Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e — Male figurine in a premium gift box, beautifully presented and ready to give. No wrapping needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackbird Female + Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e — Female figurine in a premium gift box, beautifully presented and ready to give. No wrapping needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ What Makes This Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved basswood body\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight yet durable, with a fine grain that holds crisp bill, wing, and tail detail at 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted plumage\u003c\/strong\u003e — male: deep jet-black with vivid golden-yellow bill and eye-ring; female: warm brown with delicate breast streaking — each layered by brush for lifelike accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Black Walnut base\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich, dark hardwood with natural grain variation; adds weight, stability, and refined display presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous display size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bird: 4\" L | Base: 1.5\" H — substantial enough to anchor any shelf, windowsill, or display cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruly one-of-a-kind\u003c\/strong\u003e — handmade means no two pieces are identical; yours is uniquely yours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird lovers, birders, and European wildlife enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of handmade wooden art, folk art, and nature sculptures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature-inspired home, garden room, and living space décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden birdwatchers — the Blackbird is the most recorded garden bird across the UK and Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful gifts for birthdays, housewarmings, holidays, and retirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has heard a Blackbird sing from a rooftop at dusk and felt the world go quiet for a moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ The Story Behind the Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eurasian Blackbird’s song is, for many people, the sound of home. It is the first bird to sing in the morning and often the last to fall silent at dusk — a rich, fluting melody that has inspired poets, composers, and naturalists for centuries. The Beatles named their most celebrated bird song after it. Edward Thomas wrote about it on the eve of the First World War. It is a bird so embedded in European culture that its absence would leave a silence that could not easily be named. This figurine is made for everyone who has stopped in a garden, a park, or a country lane and been held still by that song. A piece of the European evening, held in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches (L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 inches (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basswood (bird), Black Walnut (base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Care Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the hand-painted finish. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach figurine is made to order and finished by hand. Slight variations in colour and grain are a natural part of the handmade process — and what makes yours truly one of a kind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooden Islands","offers":[{"title":"Blackbird Male","offer_id":43819048828963,"sku":"FIG-Blackbird-Male","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blackbird Female","offer_id":43819048861731,"sku":"FIG-Blackbird-Female","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blackbird Male + Gift Box","offer_id":43819048927267,"sku":"FIG-Blackbird-Male-G","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blackbird Female + Gift Box","offer_id":43819048894499,"sku":"FIG-Blackbird-Female-G","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/7529\/3731\/files\/Eurasian_Blackbird_6.jpg?v=1787208213","url":"https:\/\/woodenislands.shop\/en-ca\/products\/hand-carved-eurasian-blackbird-figurine-black-walnut-base","provider":"Wooden Islands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}