Northern Taxidermy & Natural History

Northern Taxidermy & Natural History Based in Carnforth, North Lancashire. Northwest Taxidermy, based in Carnforth, Lancashire. Mainly specializing in bird and mammal taxidermy.

Offering quality taxidermy at affordable prices, we pride ourselves on our customer service and quality pieces. We also buy and sell interesting pieces of taxidermy, natural history, skulls and Victorian domes.

I love a visit to
29/08/2025

I love a visit to

Undercoat of gesso before painting the feet of this falconers Gyr.
25/08/2025

Undercoat of gesso before painting the feet of this falconers Gyr.

Building up the cere prior to painting.
25/08/2025

Building up the cere prior to painting.

carrion crow on a vintage post.
20/08/2025

carrion crow on a vintage post.

Never been to Haworth before, but what a lovely place?
19/08/2025

Never been to Haworth before, but what a lovely place?

Who doesn't love a beardy?
16/08/2025

Who doesn't love a beardy?

Second of the pair of crows on vintage stands.
10/08/2025

Second of the pair of crows on vintage stands.

Carrion crow on a vintage post.
10/08/2025

Carrion crow on a vintage post.

Old German veterinary teaching aid.
24/07/2025

Old German veterinary teaching aid.

20/07/2025
Pair of Carrion Crows now mounted on the antique wooden stands. Will be available when dry.
16/07/2025

Pair of Carrion Crows now mounted on the antique wooden stands. Will be available when dry.

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Newcastleton

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+447789801519

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Our Story

I began my taxidermy journey in 1997 while working for the RSPCA. I was rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in Cumbria, but not all could be saved. Having always been fascinated with natural history and wildlife and having a lifelong love and curiosity about taxidermy, I thought I’d “give it a go”.

I got myself several books (no YouTube then) and started working on my first bird, which, was an unfortunate buzzard that turned out resembling a large chicken. Nevertheless, I was very proud of it.

I persevered and after about three years, felt I was producing mounts that did resemble the creature in life. It was not until I joined the Guild of Taxidermy and got know other taxidermists that I started not just looking, but observing wildlife in a more detailed way, that my work really started to improve.

Everyday is a school day and one strives to improve with every mount. Alas, it is not always possible but as long as the ambition and passion are there, there is always the chance. Commissions welcome.