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Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« on: February 24, 2013, 08:25:31 AM »
Here is a Mandarin I just got mounted up on Friday and is currently drying.  Sorry for the tape and pin's but thought I would share anyway.  Thanks everyone.  Alyssa
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2013, 08:27:48 AM »
You continue to amaze me John! Awesome work.
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2013, 08:30:31 AM »
Looks very nice.  I had one of those mounted last year.  I like your pose.
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2013, 08:33:58 AM »
Alyssa I don't know how, but your work is getting better all the time, that mount is incredible.  :tup:
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Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2013, 09:20:08 AM »
I'm not really a bird guy but this is one of the most beautiful mounts I've seen of any animal. It's a true honor to the species.
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2013, 09:56:25 AM »
Just more amazing work John thats just beautiful. Don;t toss the turkey out we will be over.
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2013, 10:03:20 AM »
Very nice! :tup:
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2013, 10:19:26 AM »
WOW ...No doubt you can mount a bird  :tup: :tup: :yeah:
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2013, 10:20:08 AM »
absolutly awesome!
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2013, 11:34:44 AM »
Awesome Mandarin Alyssa  :tup:
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2013, 11:57:22 AM »
 Was that a wild bird? I see it has it's toenails still, but could be a taxi trick :)
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2013, 12:03:23 PM »
Holy moly!  I'm not much of a bird hunter but seeing work like that makes me want to shoot something just have it mounted!  Darn fine work!
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2013, 02:24:01 PM »
Really great habitat work Alyssa. Great attention to detail.
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2013, 02:26:21 PM »
Beautiful!
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2013, 02:30:43 PM »
Was it shot at the zoo or something  :dunno: :chuckle: Nice work  :tup:
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2013, 03:18:36 PM »
That Mandarin is Awesome! Great taxidermy. You got skills! I want one in my house
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2013, 03:41:58 PM »
Quote from: PolarBear on February 24, 2013, 12:03:23 PM
Holy moly!  I'm not much of a bird hunter but seeing work like that makes me want to shoot something just have it mounted!  Darn fine work!

^^^^ What he said. Nice work!
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2013, 03:57:09 PM »
Awesome mount!!! I cant wait to get my pintail back from Willow Creek  :)
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2013, 04:17:42 PM »
Sorry Alyssa, I missed your name in there! Incredible work!!!
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2013, 04:19:11 PM »
beautiful
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2013, 06:27:33 PM »
Quote from: TONTO on February 24, 2013, 11:57:22 AM
Was that a wild bird? I see it has it's toenails still, but could be a taxi trick :)

Nice job Alyssa.  We shot one on the Chehalis about 14 years ago, it acted just like the woodies.  As far as I know, it's still in the taxidermist's freezer (he was the shooter).   :bash:
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #21 on: February 25, 2013, 09:09:39 AM »
great job love that bird  :tup:  :tup:
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #22 on: February 25, 2013, 11:26:13 AM »
Nice mount, nice colors.... :drool:
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Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #23 on: February 25, 2013, 11:28:16 AM »
Hey everyone thank you so much for all your replies, they mean so much! I just got a few more mounts done and will be posting them soon, once I get pictures taken of them. Again thank you all so much it gives me the motivation to continue to do what i love and to put out great work. Alyssa
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #24 on: February 25, 2013, 11:29:53 AM »
very nice love the water scene
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #25 on: February 25, 2013, 04:58:32 PM »
I've never heard of the mandarin.  Where do they usually live/nest?  you have some more info on them? Very beautiful mount/duck.
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #26 on: February 25, 2013, 05:24:24 PM »
Quote from: steen on February 25, 2013, 04:58:32 PM
I've never heard of the mandarin.  Where do they usually live/nest?  you have some more info on them? Very beautiful mount/duck.

 It's an Asian wood duck. They have been raised in captivity and of course some escape, so there is a wild population, but still very rare. Farm ducks useualy have their nails clipped.
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #27 on: February 25, 2013, 09:47:54 PM »
Looks great
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #28 on: February 25, 2013, 10:11:30 PM »
Beautiful bird for sure. Great work
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #29 on: February 25, 2013, 10:14:21 PM »
Quote from: TONTO on February 25, 2013, 05:24:24 PM
Quote from: steen on February 25, 2013, 04:58:32 PM
I've never heard of the mandarin.  Where do they usually live/nest?  you have some more info on them? Very beautiful mount/duck.

 It's an Asian wood duck. They have been raised in captivity and of course some escape, so there is a wild population, but still very rare. Farm ducks useualy have their nails clipped.
Thanks!
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #30 on: February 26, 2013, 06:30:57 PM »
Keep up the great work Alyssa!! Nice job!!
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #31 on: February 26, 2013, 06:33:30 PM »
wow, that looks great! Good job!  :tup:
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #32 on: February 26, 2013, 06:39:43 PM »
thats a great mount. wow
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #33 on: February 27, 2013, 06:45:48 PM »
holy smokes. That is incredible.
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Re: Mandarin with water scene. (Willow Creek Taxidermy)
« Reply #34 on: February 27, 2013, 07:14:54 PM »
Beautiful job
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« Reply #35 on: February 27, 2013, 07:30:46 PM »
Absolutely stunning!!!
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« Reply #36 on: February 27, 2013, 07:43:39 PM »
That is amazing!  :tup:
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