Taxidermy Pair of Hen Gadwall Ducks

This item is a professional taxidermy mount featuring a pair of hen Gadwall ducks (Mareca strepera) presented on a custom wooden base. The birds are posed in dynamic, lifelike positions; one is standing upright while the other is inclined, mimicking natural movement. The plumage is dominated by intricate patterns of mottled brown, gray, and buff feathers, characteristic of the female Gadwall species. Construction involves high-quality preserved skins over structural forms, with glass eyes and painted bills used for anatomical accuracy. The base is an octagonal or hexagonal wood frame with a flat interior surface decorated with artificial moss and dried vegetation to simulate a wetland habitat. There are no immediately visible maker's marks or signatures in the image, but the craftsmanship suggests a late 20th-century or contemporary origin. The condition appears fair to good, though some minor dust accumulation and feather separation are visible, likely due to aging or lack of protective casing. The colors remain relatively well-preserved without significant fading, though the lighting in the image makes it difficult to assess fine detail. Notable features include the subtle white wing speculums revealed in the wing positioning of the Standing bird.

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