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Taxidermist in Vina, Alabama
BirdsAbout Wings Over Water Studios
Wings Over Water Studios is a taxidermy studio located in Vina, Alabama, owned and led by Master Bird Taxidermist Blake Wilson.
You can expect a studio that focuses on lifelike, anatomically accurate bird mounts for hunters and collectors across multiple states.
Their primary focus is high-quality waterfowl and upland game bird taxidermy, from traditional poses to more artistic display pieces.
Animal Mount Types
birds
- • Ducks
- • Turkey tails
- • Blue winged teal
- • Snow geese
Animal Mount Details
The studio works exclusively on birds, concentrating on waterfowl and upland game birds rather than general big game or fish.
They offer full-body bird mounts in flying or standing poses on driftwood, along with executive glass cases and detailed habitat displays.
Blake began Wings Over Water Studios in the late 1990s after training with world‑renowned taxidermist David Luke, and he has since competed at the Master’s level in many taxidermy competitions, earning multiple awards and a strong reputation for bird work.
He emphasizes artistic presentation and realistic replication, using live birds as reference and reproduction cast heads on waterfowl to achieve natural detail and prevent bill damage from shot.
Pricing & Turnaround
The studio notes that flying and standing poses cost the same, with habitat or glass case work priced as an additional charge, and encourages you to contact them directly for current rates.
They state an approximate turnaround time of about nine months for a mount.
You can also order custom habitat bases, executive glass case displays, and take advantage of their detailed shipping and packaging guidance for sending birds from out of state.
What Customers Say
Reviewers describe the taxidermy as epic, top‑notch work, praising the realism and the studio’s ability to mount even challenging birds.
Customers highlight Blake’s professionalism and friendly demeanor, often mentioning him by name.
With a small but very positive set of reviews, themes include consistent quality and successful results on difficult specimens; reviews do not provide clear detail on scheduling or turnaround reliability.
Find Out More
Located in Vina, Alabama and serving hunters and bird enthusiasts from Alabama and other states via shipping, the studio positions itself as a regional destination for bird taxidermy.
To move forward, visit their trophybirds.com website or contact the studio directly to discuss your bird, shipping options, mount style, pricing, and timing before you send a specimen.
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