Spotted Salamander Balsa Ornament balsa-backyardbird Artisans on the remote island

Artisans on the remote island of Isla Solentiname hand-carved and painted these balsa ornaments

The California condor is the largest North American bird

These bags are perfect for birdwatchers

They even have special feathers around their nostrils to keep them from breathing in all the wood chips they create

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Spotted Salamander Balsa Ornament balsa-backyardbird Artisans on the remote islandSpotted salamanders are amphibians named for the orange and yellow spots running down their back. They live in the woods near water and spend their time hiding under logs and rocks. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".