A Wooden Hummingbird

This amazing intricate contraption is a Colibri :-

Colibri is a wooden kinetic sculpture that simulates the motion of a hummingbird in flight. Every element of motion has been completely mechanized, from the beating wings to the flaring tail. Intricate systems of linkages and cams bring the sculpture to life with a continuous flow of meticulously timed articulations. As each mechanism has been linked to the next, Colibri cycles through its complete range of motions by the simple turn of a crank. 

If you want to spend $99 for the plans, have the skill and tools, and are prepared to invest hundreds of hours of your time, you could have one just like it.

This was in one of the workshops included in today's NCWA* shop tour.  

Extra photo shows the craftsman with another of his works.

* Northwest Corner Woodworkers Association