A typical summer sight is a male American Goldfinch flying over a meadow, flashing golden in the sun, calling perchickory as it bounds up and down in flight. In winter, when males and females alike are colored in subtler brown, flocks of goldfinches congregate in weedy fields and at feeders, making musical and plaintive calls.

This bird's famous song, with its varied repetitions and artful imitations, is heard all day during nesting season (and often all night as well). Very common in towns and cities, especially in southern areas, the Mockingbird often seeks insects on open lawns.

Regarded by falconers and biologists alike as one of the noblest and most spectacular of all birds of prey. Although it is found on six continents, the Peregrine is uncommon in most areas; it was seriously endangered in the mid-20th century because of the effects of DDT and other persistent pesticides.

Among our most familiar birds, Red-wings seem to sing their nasal songs in every marsh and wet field from coast to coast. They are notably bold, and several will often attack a larger bird, such as a hawk or crow, that flies over their nesting area. The red shoulder patches of the male, hidden under body feathers much of the time, are brilliantly displayed when he is singing

Steller's Jay is most numerous in dense coniferous woods of the mountains and the northwest coast, where its dark colors blend in well in the shadows. Except when nesting it lives in flocks, and the birds will often fly across a clearing one at a time, in single file, giving their low shook-shook calls as they swoop up to perch in a tall pine.

Give a big bear hug to this cuddly stuffed black bear! With a thick coat of black fur and soft brown pads on his feet and muzzle, this cute 12-inch stuffed bear brings a sense of wild adventure to playtime.

Cuddlesome perfection, that's what this darling, feather-like fur porcupine is. Sweet and embraceable, this adorable stuffed animal is sure to become their all-time favorite.

Turkey vultures are typically known for their scavenging, but this fluffy friend is better known for his cuddly qualities. With floppy wings, wild hair and a bright orange face, this turkey vulture Cuddlekin is a cuter version of the buzzards you’d find in nature.

This familiar face from the woodlands of North America could charm the honey from the bees. One of Folkmanis Puppet's original designs, the Baby Black Bear puppet's popularity still runs strong. With his soft fur and sweet face, you'll love him, too.  5" longs, 6" wide, 9" tall.

Peeking from his hiding place safe inside a tree stump, this familiar face from the woodlands of North America could charm the honey from the bees. With his soft fur and sweet face, you'll love animating the BEAR IN TREE STUMP's mouth and arms to play a game of peek-a-boo!  7.5" Long, 6" Wide, 10" Tall

He's a trickster in Native American mythology but there's no trick to animating this majestically poised Coyote puppet. Manipulate his head and mouth to make him bay to the moon, nab an iguana for dinner, or prophesy the dawning of a new age.  11" long, 8" wide, 15" tall.