Have you ever looked at a spoonbill and wondered how that “spoon” actually works? Here’s how! Spoonbills sweep their heads from side to side while walking through shallow water or mud, with the bill held slightly open. Sensitive structures called “papillae” inside the bill tell the bird when it has come into contact with a tasty food item, and the bill quickly closes around the prey. Spoonbills primarily feed on small fish and aquatic invertebrates, though they will also pick up other small aqua

Learn how traditional hand tools and carving techniques are used to make a wooden spoon. Erik Vevang demonstrates how to properly and safely use a few knives to make a beautiful and useful spoon. Spoon carving is a traditional woodworking craft. Like all woodworking projects, there’s more than one way to get to the finished project, and spoon carving is no different. You could carve a spoon with knives, chisels and hand planes; cut it out with a band saw; or use power carving tools. Shop for Car