Completed December 30, 2016, in continuing pursuit of the miniature birdling. New technique discovered here: the same sort of wax infusion that brings rodent ears to life also adds a level of reality to primary feathers, at least at this scale. Not sure if it’d work for a bigger bird, but I’ve sworn off bigger birds for a while.

This little jewel is off to Pirate Night on a Disney cruise and thence to a home of his own, but you can write to the Salamander to discuss construction of a cousin (if nobody still looking for a home appeals to you).