Hi 270shooter, what I would recommend before you select a pose is to get your bird to your Taxidermist and have him/her thaw your bird and give it a good pre-skin inspection. They should be able to tell you the condition of your bird and any damage it might have, feather loss, broken bones etc. Then you can start thinking of a pose from there. Things to think about in respect to a pose is direction you want your bird to face, how much room you have for the bird once it's mounted, type of base, etc. I personally like a standing pose of some sort on a Woddie because it shows off more of the bird than a flying mount would. If you do choose a flying mount, make sure you pick a pose that will show off most angles of the bird as possible because of their brilliant colors. Hope that helps.
John
