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Aix Taxidermy

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We are a boutique avian studio in coastal Connecticut, where a lifetime in academia informs traditional craftsmanship, transforming each bird into an enduring, biologically accurate work of art and an elegant expression of the story that binds you to it.

10/31/2026

"The Struggle with the Quarry," a dramatic composition created by British naturalist John Hancock (1808–1890) and first displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1851. It depicts a Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) attacking a Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea). The work is currently on display at the Great North Museum: Hancock, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

The piece is almost two centuries old, a remarkable example of the importance of proper preservation methods, both during the mounting process and afterward, including keeping mounts enclosed in display cases.

Photo: Storye book / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

10/30/2026

Once again, that beautiful time of year is upon us. A kaleidoscope of colors. Crisp, windy days. Leaves dancing in the breeze and carpeting the forest floor. Familiar faces returning after months of quiet, and new ones finding their place in our Aix house. Old stories to revisit, new ones waiting to unfold. All brought together by a shared admiration for the living world and a commitment to preserving a piece of its magnificence. A myriad of memories to make, cherish, and treasure.

10/28/2026

Our online home has been thoughtfully renewed to better reflect the philosophy, principles, and standards that define Aix.

More pages will follow. For now, we share our approach to the craft, practical guidance for preservation, commissioning details, and the story that preceded and shaped Aix.

We are welcoming a select number of commissions this season.

We invite you to explore: www.aixtaxidermy.com

Cover photo: Jimmy ienner, Jr.

10/26/2026

We don't guess. We don't eyeball. We don't take shortcuts. We are not fast.

We carefully measure and study your bird, rebuilding it from its anatomy outward. We research how its species behaves and lives in its natural habitat.

Because only your bird can carry the meaning of a story that only you truly know. And we honor each individual animal by recreating it as faithfully as possible to what it once was.

10/26/2026

The beauty of life does not vanish with death. It endures in the hands of those who can understand its essence and recreate the grace it once possessed.

Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus).

10/25/2026

Worried about damaging that long pheasant tail? Here’s how we recommend protecting it until you can get your bird to the taxidermist.

You can use a long bamboo grilling skewer, as shown in the video, or simply a straight stick found in the field. What matters is that it does the job.

It’s a proven method.

10/17/2026

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta), ready to dry and become part of a nice habitat project. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

10/16/2026

Northern Pintail on the bench.

10/13/2026

Beautifully patterned hen American Black Duck (Anas rubripes).

Hens are so underrated, and it turns out they often have some of the most unusual and intricate color patterns on their bills and feet. It's always a delightful challenge to recreate the unique features of each individual bird.

Because you want YOUR bird back home, the one that tells YOUR story.

Address

5 Freedom Way
Niantic, CT
06357

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://aixtaxidermy.com/

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