Wildlife
Display
A
40’ enclosed wildlife display is located in the
lobby of the Buena Vista County Courthouse in Storm
Lake. The panoramic display features wildlife native
to Buena Vista County. The two 20’ sections have
a detailed hand-painted mural completed by Steve Brauhn
of Sioux Rapids. The mural depicts the fall season of
prairie, wetlands and forested upland.
The
display was constructed by Lance Christensen and Steve
Brauhn. Taxidermy work was done by Lance Christensen
of Spencer and Todd Felton of Storm Lake. Wildlife featured
in the display include badger, fox, pheasant, hawk,
river otter, raccoon, waterfowl, song birds, mink, muskrat,
bald eagle, deer, squirrel, chipmunk and wild turkey.
Additional mounts are to be added.
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