{"product_id":"hand-carved-hermit-thrush-figurine-basswood-black-walnut-base","title":"Hand-Carved \u0026 Hand-Painted Hermit Thrush Figurine | Basswood Bird with Black Walnut Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Song You Never Forget, Captured in Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf all the birds in the North American forest, few leave a deeper impression than the Hermit Thrush. Its song — a spiralling, flute-like melody that rises and falls through the trees — is widely considered the most beautiful of any bird on the continent. This \u003cstrong\u003ehand-carved and hand-painted Hermit Thrush figurine\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the bird's quiet, watchful presence: the warm olive-brown back, spotted breast, and that characteristic habit of slowly raising and lowering its rusty tail. Every piece is shaped and painted by hand, making each one a small original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hermit Thrush (\u003cem\u003eCatharus guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the \u003cstrong\u003eofficial state bird of Vermont\u003c\/strong\u003e and a beloved presence in forests, parks, and gardens across North America. Unlike its thrush cousins, it is the only one that winters in the United States — a solitary, resilient bird that fills winter woodlands with its extraordinary voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship You Can Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium basswood, hand-carved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid black walnut (separate, included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 inches (L) \/ approx. 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 inches (H) \/ approx. 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic, hand-applied paint with fine detail brushwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved \u0026amp; hand-painted — each piece individually made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Quiet Presence for Any Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace it on a bookshelf, a writing desk, or a nature-themed display — the Hermit Thrush brings the stillness of the forest indoors. The warm dark grain of the black walnut base complements the bird's earthy tones beautifully, creating a display piece of understated, natural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlso Available With a Gift Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong\u003eHermit Thrush + Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e variant for a beautifully packaged version — ready to give with no extra wrapping needed. Perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, holidays, or any occasion that calls for something genuinely handmade and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Ideal Gift for Bird Lovers \u0026amp; Nature Enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Birders, wildlife enthusiasts \u0026amp; songbird lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Vermont state bird — a meaningful gift for Vermonters \u0026amp; New England lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Nature-inspired home \u0026amp; office decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Housewarming \u0026amp; birthday gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Holiday \u0026amp; Christmas gifts for bird lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Collectors of handmade wooden wildlife art\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 Hermit Thrush's spotted breast, warm olive-brown back, and rusty tail are applied with fine brushwork — making each piece a small original work of art. The black walnut base adds a premium, gallery-worthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause the natural world deserves to be celebrated in the objects we live with.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooden Islands","offers":[{"title":"Hermit Thrush","offer_id":43779636789283,"sku":"FIG-Hermit-Thrush","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hermit Thrush + Gift Box","offer_id":43779636822051,"sku":"FIG-Hermit-Thrush-G","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/7529\/3731\/files\/hermitthrush_15.jpg?v=1787054453","url":"https:\/\/woodenislands.shop\/en-ca\/products\/hand-carved-hermit-thrush-figurine-basswood-black-walnut-base","provider":"Wooden Islands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}