Penguin - Drummond, Montana
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N 46° 38.325 W 113° 10.057
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The Ohrmann Museum is located at 6155 Hwy. 1 SW of Drummond. If traveling south turn on Hwy. 1 before entering Drummond, it is 4.5 km to the museum. If traveling north continue through Drummond exit Hwy. 1. Directions are from Hwy. 90/12.
Waymark Code: WMMVAC
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2014
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The Ohrmann Museum is a fascinating place to visit. The yard is filled with Bill Ohrmann's creations. This is a free museum and you are welcome to view, photograph and even sit on the Turtle.
Penguin was created by talented artist Bill Ohrmann in 2008. It is made of welded steel. As with most of Ohrmann's creation they are life size or near to it. Penguin is no exception.
Penguins are aquatic, flightless birds that are highly adapted to life in the water. Their distinct tuxedo-like appearance is called countershading, a form of camouflage that helps keep them safe in the water. Penguins do have wing-bones, though they are flipper-like and extremely suited to swimming. Penguins are found almost exclusively in the southern hemisphere, where they catch their food underwater and raise their young on land.
Penguins are social birds and many species feed, swim and nest in groups. During the breeding season, some species form large groups, or “rookeries”, that include thousands of penguins. Each penguin has a distinct call, allowing individuals to find their mate and their chicks even in large groups.
Source: Defenders of Wildlife
According to Mrs. Ohrmann, Bill was a rancher and artist all of his life. Though he has produced some amazing sculptures, he now limits his creativity to painting that he sells in the gallery.
As a note: all of the sculptures that are on display are "Not for Sale" and placed there purely for the enjoyment and appreciation of Mr. Ohrmann's talents.
