This was carved for the Smoothie Shorebirds Division at the Ward World Championships and the 2008 ODCCA in Ohio. This is a local bird native to coastal marshes in Southern California. They are endangered because of habitat loss and destruction. Sold 2008: Private Collection
AWARDS Ward World Champ. 2008: 2nd in Category ODCCA 2008: 1st in Category 3rd Best of Show
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