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Replica azure-winged magpie nest and eggs

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New or reclaimed from industry materials: Wood eggs, acrylic paint, sealant, pheasant feathers

Secondhand/recycled/nature-gathered materials: Plastic, nesting material, lichens, moss

I've been creating replica bird's eggs for my cabinets of curiosity, and now by request I'm offering the replicas alone! Custom orders available.

Here's a life-sized replica azure-winged magpie nest featuring a trio of hand-painted eggs! This bird is similar to the Eurasian magpie, but is a bit more slender in build. it may be found across much of eastern Asia, from Siberia and Mongolia down through China, Korea and Japan. Azure-winged magpies lay six to eight green and brown speckled eggs.

The nest is based around the bottom of a plastic bottle that was destined for the recycling bin. I built the nest up around it, using nesting materials found at thrift stores, pheasant feathers, and moss and lichens fallen from local trees in high winds. I have worked from reference photos to make it look as much like the real deal as possible, rather than just weaving a bit of cheap straw into a best-like shape. The eggs are hand-painted wood; please note that the pictures were taken before the paint was sealed. 

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Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Shutter Speed
1/41 second
Aperture
F/4.0
Focal Length
25 mm
ISO Speed
320
Date Taken
Dec 29, 2014, 3:19:57 AM
Lens
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Sensor Size
4mm
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