. Practical taxidermy, and home decoration; together with general information for sportsmen. Taxidermy. MOUNTING BIRDS WITH CLOSED WINGS. 105 Stick small, pointed passing a thread through the nostrils and base of the under mandible, and tie in position. To wire the tail is one of the most delicate tasks for the tyro, and should be done as follows : Pass a long, smoothly-pointed' piece of small wire through each tail feather at the flat part of the quill near the body, and spread the tail in accordance with the position of the bird. A large wire should be run through the fleshy part of the tail
. Practical taxidermy, and home decoration; together with general information for sportsmen. Taxidermy. MOUNTING BIRDS WITH CLOSED WINGS. 105 Stick small, pointed passing a thread through the nostrils and base of the under mandible, and tie in position. To wire the tail is one of the most delicate tasks for the tyro, and should be done as follows : Pass a long, smoothly-pointed' piece of small wire through each tail feather at the flat part of the quill near the body, and spread the tail in accordance with the position of the bird. A large wire should be run through the fleshy part of the tail, from the under side, into the body, so that the tail be made to rest in any position. Secure the wings by sticking sharp pieces of wire through them into the shoulders, wires or pins in different parts of the body, and wind the plumage lightly down in position with fine thread, and leave until dry. The plumage may be made to lay smoother by touching the rough places with a feather wet in turpentine. When a bird is first taken, note the color of eyes, cere, gular sack, and legs, so that it can be painted naturally when mounted. A natural crook of a tree makes an ornamental stand. To facili- tate handling, small birds are usually mounted on a J stand, and removed when needed for cases. Large birds, as far as practicable, are placed on the stands they are to remain on, when first mounted. When a bird is thoroughly dried, clip off the wrap- pings of thread, cut off projecting wires, and remove pins. Paint necessary parts, and varnish beak, legs, and talons, to preserve from decay and protect from the at- tacks of BODY AND NECK, SHOWING POSITION OP Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Batty, Joseph H. , d. 1906. New York, Orange Judd company
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