Taxidermy
Acorn woodpecker pair (Melanerpes formicivorus) for the Pasadena Audubon Society.
Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) for the Pasadena Audubon Society.
White-throated sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Juvenile coyote (Canis latrans) for a local wildlife rehabilitation center.
Double-crested cormorant (Nannopterum auritum) for a local wildlife rehabilitation center.
Light-footed Ridgway's rail (Rallus obsoletus levipes) for the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.
Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) for the Maturango Museum.
White-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys) for the Maturango Museum.
White-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) detail.
White-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) detail.
Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius) for the Maturango Museum.
Female black-headed grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) for the Maturango Museum. The male grosbeak below is a restoration.
Yellow-rumped warbler (Setophaga coronata) for the Maturango Museum.
Yellow-breasted chat (Icteria virens) for the Maturango Museum.
Pair of black-headed grosbeaks (Pheucticus melanocephalus) for the Maturango Museum.
Male black-headed grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) detail.
Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) for the Maturango Museum.
Lazuli bunting (Passerina amoena) for the Maturango Museum.
Virginia rail (Rallus limicola) for the Maturango Museum.
Western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) for the Maturango Museum.
American badger (Taxidea taxus) for the Maturango Museum.
Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) for a private client. This piece placed 3rd in the professional division of the World Championships of 2019.
Eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius) for a private client.
Juvenile common raccoon (Procyon lotor) for the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Coyote (Catris latrans) with a Botta's pocket gopher (Thomomys bottae) for the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Von der Decken's hornbill (Tockus deckeni) for a private client.
Mixed Papilionoidea sp. for a private client.
Restoration
BEFORE: American kestrel (Falco sparverius) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
AFTER: American kestrel (Falco sparverius) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
BEFORE: American kestrel (Falco sparverius) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
AFTER: American kestrel (Falco sparverius) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
BEFORE: American kestrel (Falco sparverius) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
AFTER: American kestrel (Falco sparverius) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
BEFORE: American kestrel (Falco sparverius) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
AFTER: American kestrel (Falco sparverius) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
BEFORE: Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
AFTER: Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
BEFORE: Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
AFTER: Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
BEFORE: Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
AFTER: Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
BEFORE: Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
AFTER: Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus) for the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society.
Study Skins
Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Snowy egret (Egretta thula) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Western screech owl (Megascops kennicottii) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Mitred parakeet (Psittacara mitratus) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Mountain quail (Oreortyx pictus) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Double-crested cormorant (Nannopterum auritum) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Barn owl (Tyto alba) for the Moore Lab of Zoology.
Bespoke Retail Pieces
Traditional taxidermy mount: diamond dove (Geopelia cuneata)
Traditional taxidermy mount: broad-tailed paradise whydah (Vidua obtusa)
"Cicadas & Alyssum": clearwing cicada (Q. gigas), 17-year locust (M. septendecim), & pressed sweet alyssum flower (L. maritima)
"Butterflies and Poppies": common cruiser (Vindula erota), large lurid glider (Cymothoe hypatha), & tree poppies (Dendromecon harfordii).
"Budgie Coloration Study": budgerigar (M. undulatus), weevil beetle (P. reticulatus), white-banded cerulean (J. aleuas), blue weevil (E. linnei), & lovebird feathers (A. roseicollis)
"Mixed Wing Study": blue green clear cicada (Tosena splendida), chocolate albatross (Appias lyncida), & budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus).
All portfolio images were photographed by Suzanne Strong, Paloma Strong, Laura Selig, or provided by the client.
Every project at Strong Taxidermy demands the utmost care, attention to detail, and unwavering focus to ensure each specimen is meticulously preserved and brought back to life with vibrant authenticity. The journey of transforming a specimen into a museum-quality work of art is one we cherish, and we take pride in watching our portfolio evolve alongside our growing clientele. Each piece tells a story, reflecting our commitment to the natural world and the artistry of taxidermy.
Since our work comes from salvaged specimens, we take pride in our ability to work on specimens that have unique challenges in order to present them to the public as educational pieces or to inspire those who wish to have a piece of nature in their homes.
The work shown in this portfolio includes specimens personally prepared by Paloma Strong while working as an independent contractor for various institutions and clients, including work completed prior to the founding of Strong Taxidermy LLC. All taxidermy shown was personally prepared and photographed by Paloma Strong or by a professional photographer hired for documentation purposes. Display of this work is for portfolio and educational purposes and does not imply current affiliation or endorsement.
