American Redstart Balsa Ornament balsa-bat they quickly retreat to the

they quickly retreat to the safety of the trees

They are ominvores and they hibernate

These lightweight hand-felted wool ornaments are available in a variety of nature themes

This apparently makes eating the fish easier

threatening to stab predators with their toxin-tipped stingers

American Redstart Balsa Ornament balsa-bat they quickly retreat to theThe 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".