Pileated Woodpecker Balsa Ornament balsa-insect coming out of the sand

coming out of the sand and making their way into the ocean

one man’s trash is another’s treasure

They can also dive 1500 ft down and hold their breath for 30 minutes

and have powerful teeth

This little sculpture is created out of old car parts and scrap aluminum collected from garbage dumps in Nicaragua

Pileated Woodpecker Balsa Ornament balsa-insect coming out of the sandThe pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker living in North America. Not only are they big, they are easily recognizable by their bright red crests. Pileated is derived from the word pileus, which refers to a felt cap. They peck for carpenter ants in wood. 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