This is not my field, but I think you first need to do something to prevent
the bird from rotting.  How about freezing it?  Then, talk to some
taxidermists.  Some of them at least have vacuum drying machines which
evaporate all the water in a specimen.


>found dead raven and want to preserve. dont want to skin and stuff.
>anybody have any suggestions?
>thanx-
>wray kephart

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