Published Early Dare County Yellowlegs

Northern Dare County, North Carolina, before 1900, carved and painted wood, published on page 163 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Length 8 in.

From the Personal Collection of Philip and Susan Harvey.

A stocky yellowlegs which was collected in Nags Head but originally came from a boat captain who operated out of Oregon Inlet, North Carolina. It may have been used in the Pea Island area where shorebirds were prevalent, originally had two wire legs.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hit by shot, bill is likely an early replacement.

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