Modified: July 9, 2010
Handmade Gift Bags
These fun bags are made by volunteers just for ABO to sell in their gift shop! They come in many sizes from 21″ by 16″ to 3″ by 3.5″. They come in assorted fabrics as well and all come with a ribbon attached for tying off the top. Small bags are ¢25, medium bags are ¢50 and large/wine bags are $1.
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Bird Socks
Socks for any bird lover are now available at ABO. Come in two colors, off-white and blue. Styles in off-white are birders, chickadees, woodpeckers, songbirds, robins, herons, Sandhill cranes, eagles, and butterflies. Styles in blue are birders, ladybugs, and hummingbirds. Assorted sizes. $9 a pair.
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Painted Jewels
We now sell artwork by Matt Kowaleski! These 5″ X 7″ ($175) and 5″ X 5″ ($125) paintings of Black-capped Chickadees, Boreal Chickadees, Dark-eyed Juncos, Orange-crowned Warblers, and Redpolls are spectacular! Stop by ABO today to view the selection! $175 and $125 on consignment (no member discount).
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Judie Gumm Jewelry
These wonderful earrings, necklaces and pins are made in the nearby town of Ester by Judie Gumm. They range any where from $29 to $139. We have a very large variety of styles, from small swallow earrings to large loon pins. Stop by to view our whole collection and visit Judie Gumm’s website to see all of her fantastic jewelry.
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Cavin Ritchie Bronze Jewelry
This series of Sandhill Crane pins was custom made for the Alaska Bird Observatory by Bronze casting artist Cavin Richie. The following items are well stocked:
Heart Cranes (left) measure nearly 2″ tall by 1″ wide at the widest point. $46.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling. See front page for combined shipping options.
Twisted Cranes (center) measure 2″ tall by 3/4″ wide. $44.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling. See front page for combined shipping options.
Flying Crane (right and detailed view below) measures 1 3/4″ tall by 1 1/4″ wide. $52.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling. See front page for combined shipping options.
Now also in other styles including hawk, owl, hummingbird, chickadee, raven, heron and eagle necklaces as well as hawk and raven pins. Range from $44 to $96 on consignment ( no member discount).
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Larry Mostella Wall Sculptures
These metal wall sculptures by Larry Mostella are on consignment at ABO. They come in a variety of raven, duck and tree forms. Heights range from 9″ to almost 14″. Prices from $35 to $120 on consignment (no member discount).
Elizabeth Lower, a local teacher makes these felted chickadee pins and ornaments. These items are consignment and are not eligible for a membership discount. See front page for combined shipping options.
Chickadee Pin (left) measures 3 1/4″ long by 1 1/4″ wide. $20.00 plus $3.00 first class shipping and handling. See front page for combined shipping options.
Chickadee Ball ornament (center) measures 3″ across and is felted over styrofoam. We carry a changing variety of colors, please call for current availability. $20.00 plus $5.00 first class shipping and handling. See front page for combined shipping options.
Felted Chickadee Ornament (right) measures 3 1/4 inches long tip to tail. $25.00 plus $4.00 first class shipping and handling. See front page for combined shipping options.
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Chickadee Sculptures
These metal paperweights are in the adorable shape of a chickadee on a branch. They are $50, made locally in Delta Junction, Alaska.
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Dave Shaw is a field biologist with the Alaska Bird Observatory. Many of the photographs on our website, including the bird of the day, are taken by Dave. This collection of six postcards comes with one of each image or you can choose all of one image for $5.00 plus $1.50 shipping and handling.
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Sue Dean and Marty Bladridge Plates and Mugs
Pottery mugs and plates by local artists. The bigger mug, made by Marty Baldridge is $35, and the smaller mugs are made by Sue Dean and are $20. The larger plate in $50 and the smaller ones are $25. Plates by Sue Dean. All on consignment (no member discount).
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Sam McConkey Raven Sculpture
This bronze raven, titled “Gourmet Pickings”, by Sam McConkey is on consignment at ABO for $2,750 (no member discount). 10″ wide and 5″ tall.
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Botanical Cards
By Amy Noon. Each package comes with 2 of each of the four different paintings. $15.
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Linde Kienle Bird Ornaments
These fun 5″ long ornaments are made of paper that Linde Kienle made by hand. Come in assorted colors and papers. $15 on consignment (no member discount).
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Handmade Planter Birds
Dan Kennedy’s beautiful wooden birds look lovely in flower pots and planter boxes. Approximately 6″ to 10″. Come in Robin, Golden eye, Raven and Three-toed woodpecker. $15 to $20 dollars on consignment (no member discount)
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Jabebo Earrings
These fun little earrings are made completely out of recycled paper. They come in Sandhill Crane, Northern Flicker, Golden Eagle, Mockingbird, American Robin, Osprey, Red-Tailed Hawk, Anna’s Hummingbird, Red breasted Nuthatch, Bald Eagle, Yellow Rumped Warbler, Common Loon, Chickadee, Yellow Warbler, and Semi-palmated Plover species. $11 a pair.
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The Ravens Pov and Cilia
Pov and Cilia are made by Mary Ann Fortune here in Fairbanks. Made of wood, metal, plaster and acrylic gel. They are each approximately 9″ tall and their bases are about 7″ in diameter. $195 on consignment (no member discount).
Pov Cilia
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Handstitched Christmas Ornaments designed by Naomi Leonard at Calico Cache in Eagle River Alaska. Available in Puffin and Bald Eagle designs. Each ornament measures approximately 5″. $7.00 each plus $3.00 first class shipping and handling. See front page for combined shipping options.
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Metal Raven wall sculptures by Cindy Shake Design (based out of Anchorage), $24 plus shipping.
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Joe Kates makes these bookmarks from birch trees harvested on his property. Bird silhouettes include: Pintail, Loon, Magpie, Grebe, Grouse, Bald Eagle, Canvasback. Bookmarks are sold on consignment and not eligible for membership discount. $5.00 each plus $3.00 (up to 4) shipping and handling. See front page for combined shipping options.
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Our ever changing collection of William Spear pins and zipper pulls range in price from $5.00 to $18.00. Please stop by our gift shop or call Nicole at (907) 451-7159 for current selection.
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Marty Baldridge makes beautiful pottery for sale on consignment in our store, including bird head necklaces. They come in a variety of bird species, and also are available as ornaments. The items are on consignment and prices vary. Call Nicole at (907) 451-7159 for selection and prices.
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The following artists support the Alaska Bird Observatory, we encourage you to support them and visit their sites:
- Judie Gumm
- Marty Baldridge
- Cindy Shake
- Nancy Hausle-Johnson
- Emily Herb
- Amy Noon
- Karin Franzen
- Jabebo
