{"product_id":"hand-carved-canada-jay-hanging-bird-ornament","title":"Canada Jay Hanging Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCanada Jay Hanging Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Canada Jay (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/gryjay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerisoreus canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) is inspired by the global avian data and sightings tracked by eBird, the world's largest biodiversity database maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Each piece is hand-carved from solid basswood and finished by hand to capture the Canada Jay's soft grey mantle, white forehead, and dark nape — the quiet, intelligent face of Canada's boreal wilderness, and the country's official national bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanada Jay (\u003cem\u003ePerisoreus canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Basswood — lightweight, fine-grained, sustainably sourced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved and hand-painted; each piece is one-of-a-kind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2–3 in (5–7 cm) height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging ornament with jute cord loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike resin, this solid basswood piece allows for anatomical precision found in our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/hanging-bird-ornaments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHand-Painted Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Basswood is the material of choice for master carvers worldwide — its tight, even grain holds crisp feather detail that resin casting simply cannot replicate. It is also naturally lightweight, making it ideal for hanging displays, and its porous surface accepts hand-applied pigments that deepen in character over time, giving each ornament a warmth and authenticity that mass-produced alternatives lack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Farmhouse \u0026amp; Cottagecore:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Canada Jay's understated grey, white, and charcoal palette brings a refined, wintry calm to cottagecore shelves, farmhouse mantels, and Scandinavian-inspired gallery walls — effortlessly elegant in any season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved from sustainably sourced basswood rather than petroleum-based resin or plastic, this piece is a conscious choice for the environmentally minded collector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang it on a Christmas tree, a year-round branch display, a window latch, or a gift wrapping accent — its boreal woodland character makes it especially fitting for winter and holiday settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e A meaningful present for birdwatchers, Canadian wilderness enthusiasts, and nature lovers. Solid wood is also the traditional material for the \u003cstrong\u003e5th wedding anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a beautifully crafted and symbolically resonant keepsake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🐦 Did You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccording to eBird data, the Canada Jay (\u003cem\u003ePerisoreus canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few songbirds in the world that breeds in the dead of winter — eBird checklists from the boreal forests of Canada and Alaska regularly document nesting activity as early as February, when temperatures can plunge below −40°C, making it one of the most cold-hardy birds tracked by citizen science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eeBird community observations confirm that Canada Jays are remarkably bold and curious around humans in the backcountry — known affectionately as “Whiskey Jacks” or “camp robbers,” they are frequently logged on eBird checklists submitted from remote wilderness campsites, where they are known to land on hikers’ hands to take food directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is this ornament made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is hand-carved from solid basswood — a fine-grained, lightweight hardwood prized by carvers for its ability to hold intricate detail. No resin, no plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe gently with a dry or very lightly dampened soft cloth. Avoid soaking or prolonged moisture exposure to preserve the hand-applied finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have other bird species?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes! Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/hanging-bird-ornaments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHanging Bird Ornaments Collection\u003c\/a\u003e for a growing range of species, each carved and painted with the same anatomical care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOODEN ISLANDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45778720358654,"sku":"PB-H-Canada-Jay","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/files\/20240714_163956.jpg?v=1725704325","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-ca\/products\/hand-carved-canada-jay-hanging-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}