American Redstart Balsa Ornament jewelry They hibernate in the winter

They hibernate in the winter and return every spring to the same breeding ground

Approximate length: 2" - 2

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

Young tiger swallowtail caterpillars start out looking like bird poop which is a survival strategy

so they would not run away

American Redstart Balsa Ornament jewelry They hibernate in the winterThe American redstart is a North American songbird who winters in coffee plantations in Central and South America. "Redstart" comes from the male's orange reddish tail and flanks. 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".