About dou dou

What is a dou dou?

“dou dou” is a French word that can mean a child’s favorite cuddly toy. Think Linus from Charlie Brown – Linus’s blanket was his “dou dou”. dou dou can also mean sweetheart, it all depends on where you come from. I like to think of it as a cherished object – no matter what your age.

dou dou is also the name of my little bird that is lost, and my inspiration for the birds I make. dou dou was the most amazing creature I have ever known. He made me realize just how aware and alive all living creatures are, and I miss him terribly.

Feel free to reblog anything you find here and I always appreciate comments, even if I get distracted and forget to reply :)

126 Responses to About dou dou

  1. Bill | October 27, 2011 at 12:25 am | Reply

    Thank you very much for visiting CorneaCopia and taking note of my Seagull. Sorry to hear about your bird, though. I’m off now to meander through your own words and images. Be well.

    Bill

  2. Trina Daniels | October 31, 2011 at 5:25 pm | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by. I’m sorry to hear about Doudou and it is great you are cherishing his memory. I love birds and like your miniature art birds! You are so right … all living creatures are SO aware of everything that is around them. It’s obvious you gave Doudou a great life filled with love. God bless, Trina

  3. wildlifewatcher | November 2, 2011 at 2:02 am | Reply

    Hi doudou, I think you are a talented Artist! Your sculpted birds are quite life-like. I so appreciate nature – alive and in art! Have a wonderful coming few days! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

  4. Raxa Collective | November 8, 2011 at 1:48 am | Reply

    Hi Doudou, Thanks for commenting on our Bird of the Day photos…otherwise we wouldn’t have found you! I think you’ll find this post an extra special treat! Make sure you click on all the hyperlinks… (Write back and let me (Amie) know!)
    http://raxacollective.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/through-the-looking-glass/

  5. pattisj | November 8, 2011 at 3:04 am | Reply

    Cute birds, thanks for stopping by my blog. Sorry to hear of your lost bird.

  6. charlotte | November 9, 2011 at 4:40 am | Reply

    Thanks for coming by my site! Sorry to hear about your bird- i lost a cockatiel 5 years ago when I was away at college :( Love your art

  7. Victor Ho | November 9, 2011 at 2:16 pm | Reply

    Thanks for visiting my blog. Your work is well done. Best of luck to you. :)

  8. Reggie | November 10, 2011 at 3:04 pm | Reply

    Hello – thank you for popping in to visit my blog and ‘liking’ my most recent post. I always enjoy hearing who my readers are, so thank you. :-)

  9. Of the Angels Designs | November 13, 2011 at 9:37 am | Reply

    Thank you for visiting my site and liking ‘My Friends Are Back’ post. Now that I’ve visited your site, I see that you love birds. I think they’re among the coolest creatures on earth–so spontaneous and free. Sometimes I dream that I can fly like one. Anyway—you have a very nice site–lovely work and photos. Like your idea for writing a story too. I write, so maybe I’ll take you up on it. I just need to finish NaNoWriMo first.

  10. duckofindeed | November 18, 2011 at 5:37 pm | Reply

    Those are pretty birds. What are they made of? I used to have these little birds made of something that reminded me of styrofoam. I don’t know what it really was. They were small and very light. They were quite pretty.

  11. Chrissine | November 18, 2011 at 7:04 pm | Reply

    Hello! I love the Dou Dou Birds! Thank you so much for visiting my new blog, Ladybug Memoirs, and liking my As Free as a Bird post. I felt very encouraged by it to continue a bird and nature theme, so thanks again! I look foward to checking our your blog and precious little dou dous more too! ;)

  12. pstpierre | November 18, 2011 at 8:46 pm | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Glad you liked it.

    I also like birds. Have taken and published seagulls, turkeys, pelicans, etc.

  13. luminosityblog | November 26, 2011 at 2:56 am | Reply

    Sorry to hear about your bird! My grandmother had birds and they were beautiful, colorful, and muisical! You make wonderful little “dou dou” May I ask what is your favorite bird?

    • doudou | November 26, 2011 at 3:08 am | Reply

      That is a tough question! I guess I have to say my favorites are my little birds, Sweetie Boo (Conure) and Binki Chicken (Cockatiel) and my little dou dou wherever he might be, he will always be my number one favorite – that bird was amazing. :( sniff…

  14. nextdoornature | November 26, 2011 at 5:46 pm | Reply

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog lately–I’m glad to know you enjoy it. I’ve got a couple of bird posts planned for the weeks leading up to Christmas… maybe they’ll provide a bit of artistic inspiration :)

  15. Out Walking the Dog | November 27, 2011 at 11:33 pm | Reply

    Thank you for your regular visits to my site – I so appreciate it. And I always love to reciprocate and see what new little birds you are making. They are so sweet!

  16. Charles Hayes | November 28, 2011 at 8:00 pm | Reply

    Wonderful to find out about your work via your response to a
    photograph of mine. What great birds! C Hayes NY

  17. jaygresh | December 2, 2011 at 12:57 am | Reply

    You are very creative and handy with a camera as well. Thanks for visiting my blog.

  18. jhx6hagen | December 2, 2011 at 10:21 pm | Reply

    Dear Doudou, Thanks for giving a thumbs up to my grey fantail on nest post How did we find our tiny blog site in far off south eastern Australia ?
    I checked your site and love your bird sculptures. Do you do custom jobs for customers in foreign lands? There is a bird here called a Rainbow Bee- eater . If you could ever make one of those I would be interested.

    • doudou | December 2, 2011 at 10:38 pm | Reply

      That is so weird! I just found this adorable little bee eater today and saved his picture so I could sculpt him! Is this the one you’re talking about?

      beautiful bee eater

      I stalk the blogs for birds ;)

  19. Craig | December 3, 2011 at 1:29 am | Reply

    Thanks for liking my birds. I enjoyed your sculptures as well as the photos. Sorry to hear of your loss.

  20. kenyabirding | December 3, 2011 at 3:09 am | Reply

    Thanks for your interest in my Kenya Birding blog! I love the Yellow billed hornbill you’ve sculpted! Can’t wait to see how the Bee-eater turns out.

  21. Tofino Photography | December 5, 2011 at 10:54 am | Reply

    Our world has oh so many beautiful creatures in it! My personal favorites are my eagles of course. I have gotten to know several dozen in the area.
    I even have a Anna’s Hummingbird coming to my feeder right now in Tofino!
    I’m glad you like the shot ! I was going to give you a copy,but realized that I do not have your e-mail address?
    Thank you for stopping by.

  22. cypyc | December 5, 2011 at 3:39 pm | Reply

    Thanks for liking my pic. You have a cute website, and more power on your art. Cheers!

  23. Team-Ducky | December 7, 2011 at 5:13 pm | Reply

    Saw your “like” on our “Cachers of a Feather” blog and followed it back to your blog. Wonderful artwork! Thank you for sharing. For obvious reasons, I really enjoyed the one you left in the NYC subway. We leave our signature duckies in geocaches all over the country and letting them go is sometimes the hardest part. If you are ever interested in trading or collaborating (though your work is vastly more artistic than our ducky doodles) just drop us a line. I’m adding a link to your blog to ours. Take care and keep up the ducky/bird art!

  24. petrel41 | December 8, 2011 at 12:02 pm | Reply

    Hi, thanks for my first `like` on my new WordPress blog!

  25. Steve Schwartzman | December 10, 2011 at 10:26 am | Reply

    I wondered if doudou came into being as a repetition of the French word doux, which is pronounced the same as dou and which means ‘soft,’ and my Petit Robert dictionary confirms that that’s what happened.

  26. adollyciousirony | December 12, 2011 at 9:30 am | Reply

    Thanks so much for liking my post “Birds And Reflections” I appreciate it very much. Also my nickname is dodoh taken from my name Dolly, which also means my baby doll. I like your blog :)

    Dolly

  27. deakildiko | December 19, 2011 at 3:27 pm | Reply

    Hi!I like your stuff, so I’ve nomiated you for the ‘Liebster Blog Award’ at my blog:
    http://deakildiko.wordpress.com.
    thanks for sharing your work!

  28. In Blue | December 24, 2011 at 11:01 am | Reply

    Thanks for visiting my site…..I am so warmed by your open heart for the birds & your special friend….I love your work! And your photos…..look forward to keeping up with your journey…Happy Holidays….

  29. Wayne to the Max | December 25, 2011 at 10:36 am | Reply

    Thanks for sharing our love for birds!

  30. Riba | January 2, 2012 at 10:23 pm | Reply

    I appreciated your visit and your “like” on my blog, too. Thank you. I wasn’t certain but from the way you framed your post about your lost bird, I was hoping there may still be a chance he may return. I will hold good thoughts for that if it is a possibility. And thanks again.

  31. kestrelhill | January 3, 2012 at 2:41 pm | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by at Kestrel Hill. Your little dou dous are adorable! I’m a quilter, and birds keep showing up in what I make — they are such a rich source of inspiration.

  32. lscotthoughts | January 3, 2012 at 8:47 pm | Reply

    Hi there, thank you so much for your visit and I can see why you liked my parrot posts…I’m so sorry to hear about your bird, but hopefully, he will return..I look forward to perusing your blog, as well!
    Lauren

  33. lscotthoughts | January 3, 2012 at 8:56 pm | Reply

    I hope he is, too! It’s so easy to get attached to animals. I’ve had parrots, cockatiels and dogs and they become fixtures in our lives…

  34. mjspringett | January 4, 2012 at 10:07 am | Reply

    Doudou, can i put your link on my page, love to see your piney when it is done, MJ

  35. offthegridinperu | January 5, 2012 at 5:01 pm | Reply

    Just got through your gallery….ADORE your work~ must have, must have!! Great blog, great website! Glad to make your connection! Hope I can provide some photos to inspire future work!

    • doudou | January 5, 2012 at 5:52 pm | Reply

      Ha! I have already been eyeing your parrot photos LOL Don’t be surprised to see one of your buddies on my blog.. And thanks, they’re fun to make :)

  36. sezkg | January 5, 2012 at 7:03 pm | Reply

    Hi dou dou birds, I’ve nominated your blog for the Versatile blogger award! Here’s the link to the post http://sezpets.wordpress.com/
    I love your artwork and what it does for awareness :)

  37. Scriptor Obscura | January 5, 2012 at 11:32 pm | Reply

    You have a beautiful blog! I loved looking through your amazing artwork, I really love the beautiful birdies that you make! :)

  38. fionarenniepr | January 6, 2012 at 2:10 pm | Reply

    Thanks for visiting my blog! I love your birds, they’re beautiful :0)

  39. Wynne Brown | January 7, 2012 at 1:33 am | Reply

    What delightful birds! and many thanks for visiting my blog!

  40. steiderstudios | January 7, 2012 at 8:01 pm | Reply

    Thanks so much for liking my Eagle post! Your birds are exquisite….do you sell them?

  41. dogsrulecatsdrool | January 8, 2012 at 1:24 am | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by and liking my post, National Bird Day. I’ve added your link to my blog. Nice site.

  42. norinep | January 8, 2012 at 4:41 pm | Reply

    Your birds are so sweet! Thank you for sharing with all of us!

  43. Angeline M | January 15, 2012 at 11:41 am | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit. I have fallen in love with birds since moving to the area we live in now. Lots of Mocking Birds, Robins, Humming Birds, Sparrows. I love watching them frolic about in our yard and in the neighborhood. Sorry for your loss.
    I’m off to explore your blog now.

  44. Nature Aware | January 20, 2012 at 3:53 am | Reply

    glenameade taxidermy
    thank you for your comment, sorry for your loss but remember the bird is alive within you and is creating with you , the bird was a gift. and is not lost but reborn.

  45. CMSmith | January 21, 2012 at 11:01 am | Reply

    I think your little birds are wonderful! Thanks for stopping by my site http://www.randomthoughtsfrommidlife.wordpress.com so that I was able to find you.

    I love watching birds.

  46. zenonie | January 21, 2012 at 2:54 pm | Reply

    Hi, I am intrigued? What sort of bird was dou dou? I know how attached pple can get to their little friends as I thought the bottom had fallen out from my world when my little dog died 4 years ago. Thanks for liking my post about the brown falcon. Just for you I will put up a beautiful picture of a red backd kingfisher today, I think he is gorgeous! U will too. Love your whimsical little birds!

    • doudou | January 21, 2012 at 4:02 pm | Reply

      Thanks. I’ll check out your Kingfisher.

      He was a Sun Conure. I was devastated when my dog passed away too but that bird was on another level all together.

  47. zenonie | January 21, 2012 at 10:53 pm | Reply

    That is so sweet, that you loved your little bird that much, I truly hope that he is ok somewhere. Putting Kingfisher up in a minute. Cheers from Kilcowera Station

  48. Elisa | January 22, 2012 at 7:02 pm | Reply

    I absolutely adore your blog……I have such a weakness for our feathered friends.

    elisa

  49. petrel41 | January 26, 2012 at 5:56 am | Reply

    Hi dou dou,

    Because I think you’re deserving, I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. You can accept your award here:

    http://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/versatile-blogger-award/

    If you’ve already received one, just know I think you deserve another! Thank you for what you do.

  50. lakesideindia | January 26, 2012 at 9:39 pm | Reply

    Thanks for liking my Indian robin.
    I know how you feel about your dou dou. I recently lost my beautiful Alaskan Malamute and miss him terribly.

  51. Leanova Designs | January 28, 2012 at 9:00 pm | Reply

    sorry about your bird, but this is the result then I’m sure he’s proud of you! very talented :)

  52. Kay-Kay's Bird Club | January 29, 2012 at 1:03 am | Reply

    hi dou dou. thanks for checking out my blog often and giving me so many “likes”. your birds are great! I hope you are successful with conservation efforts.

  53. Lisa | January 29, 2012 at 7:51 pm | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your work–so very whimsical like the birds. I shall swing by your other site–you do sell your work, yes?

  54. ewmcnally | January 31, 2012 at 11:32 am | Reply

    Your birds are lovely. I love how much personality fits into each little body.
    -Erin

  55. lens2heart | January 31, 2012 at 8:13 pm | Reply

    Thanks for dropping by at formosainsight.com. Glad you liked the bird posts there. I enjoyed looking at your bird sculptures and wish you all the best with your artwork there.

  56. milkayphoto | January 31, 2012 at 8:31 pm | Reply

    Your little creations are amazing! I’ve added your site in my blogroll so maybe you’ll get more and more attention! Take care. Tracy

  57. Julia | February 6, 2012 at 4:20 am | Reply

    Hi Dou dou, you put definitely a lot of yourself in your work, every one look through your inspiration as they in live really are, unique. Thanks for visiting Bavito’s blog. I wil put a link to your site I find your work so inspiring.

  58. weberlifedesign | February 6, 2012 at 5:46 pm | Reply

    so sorry to hear of your loss. I love birds, I think I was one in another life because they always seem to be in tune with my thoughts

  59. lakesideindia | February 11, 2012 at 5:05 am | Reply

    Hi
    I just nominated you for a Versatile Blogger Award. I was nominated for it recently and you’re one of my nominations at http://lakeside.wordpress.com
    Congratulations!

    The rules of this nomination are as follows.
    1. Thank the award-giver and link back to them in your post.
    2. Share 7 things about yourself.
    3. Pass this award along to 15 others.
    4. Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.

  60. In Blue | February 13, 2012 at 9:52 pm | Reply

    in the long line of heart-felt ‘likes’…passing on the liebster award….thanks for great content…..
    http://makebelieveboutique.com/2012/02/13/1317/

  61. suzanne J Rogers | February 15, 2012 at 5:52 pm | Reply

    Thank you so much for liking the “ballerina” Blue Jay! I appreciate your introducing it to others! So sorry to hear about your loss. Your bird gave you a great gift..all of the bloggers who come to visit you! Every little heartbeat has it’s purpose..take care

  62. Ambre Falls | February 16, 2012 at 1:42 pm | Reply

    Thanks for visiting A Thousand Words In One!! You’ve got a great some great pics here…just beautiful.

  64. zannyro | February 27, 2012 at 7:11 pm | Reply

    Hi! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Please visit my post for details. :)

  65. juliemckay | February 27, 2012 at 8:48 pm | Reply

    Thank for stopping by my blog. Your work is so delightful. How do I go about ordering a custom bird?

  66. selah | March 7, 2012 at 6:27 pm | Reply

    thank you for visiting my new blog The Dappled Path, and for liking my post Beauty in White.. I have been following you from my old blog Beauty in Everything, and look forward to your new posts.
    Vicki

  67. sannechristian | March 9, 2012 at 8:03 pm | Reply

    Thank you for visiting my blog and liking today’s post, “Goslings”. Appreciate hearing from you. I like your blog, and did not know what a “dou dou” is, but certainly my children and myself have had them. Be well!
    Sarah

  68. IowaHardings | March 11, 2012 at 12:25 pm | Reply

    Hi!
    Thanks for visiting my blog! I love looking at your creations.
    (I am heading for the ecuadorian rainforest in a few months and hope to get some interesting bird pictures.)
    On a side note, I work for the kids department of the local library. This summer the reading program theme is “night” and I am working on a “night flyers” family storytime. I was wondering if you had any ideas, blogs or websites, for nocturnal bird crafts for 3-5 year olds (other than owls). I found one online for owls that were made from toilet paper tubes but you are so connected to bird bloggers and so artistic, I was hoping that you might point me in a good direction. The summer reading program doesn’t start until June 1st so I have time to keep looking.

    • dou dou | March 11, 2012 at 12:37 pm | Reply

      Ha! I am uploading a “How To Sculpt An Owl” video right now :) I can make a “How To Sculpt A Bat” one for you if that would help. 3-5 is pretty young, sculpting might not work – maybe construction paper and toilet paper rolls? Email me if you think that might help, you can reach me on my site: http://doudoubirds.com

      I don’t know of anything off hand but maybe someone that reads this does. If I hear of anything I will pass it along.

  69. IowaHardings | March 11, 2012 at 12:49 pm | Reply

    Thanks! The kids are young – but maybe an inspiration will come from one of your followers. I will enjoy looking at your video though. I’m not one for sculpting, but would love to see how a pro does it! I love looking at your bird art. Thanks!

  70. afrenchgarden | March 18, 2012 at 10:40 am | Reply

    I live in France and so understand the comforter, dou dou but I wondered if you were aware that in Scotland people commonly call pigeons and doves “doos”. My grandfather kept pigeons and always talked about his doos.

  71. thewoofilicious | March 18, 2012 at 10:41 am | Reply

    Thank you for stopping by my blog https://thewoofilicious.wordpress.com/ and liking the post :) Your bird art looks really really awesome!

  72. petrel41 | March 24, 2012 at 9:38 am | Reply

    Hi, thanks so much for commenting at my blog, and for following it!

  73. Seasonsgirl | March 25, 2012 at 1:04 pm | Reply

    Thank you for stopping by my blog. I am enjoying your bird photos and info :)

  74. hugr5 | March 26, 2012 at 9:52 am | Reply

    Who was dou dou? What type of bird? I’m sorry you lost him/her!

    I know what it is like to lose an animal friend. My deaf cat, Hino, was with me for 20 years. When he died, I thought my heart would break. He taught me alot. I think of him, every day.

    I’m glad you liked a post of mine. :) Thanks

  75. Sofia | March 30, 2012 at 12:47 pm | Reply

    Nice to meet you. :)
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

  76. kofegeek | April 13, 2012 at 1:31 pm | Reply

    Hey birdie, I love your handmade art birds. I nominate you to receive sunshine award
    http://kofegeek.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/easter-gift-sunshine-award/

  77. bwbears | April 21, 2012 at 4:31 am | Reply

    You have such a nice blog, thank you for the beautiful photos and craftwork.

  78. katie Pickard Fawcett | May 2, 2012 at 9:26 pm | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your birds! If you’re stalking for birds, be sure to check out my posts on the Galapagos for a few birds up close and personal. :)

  79. Zen and Genki | May 14, 2012 at 4:39 pm | Reply

    Very nice to “meet” you…am enjoying your blog :)

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