A Diversion in Clay

Of all my sketching I find that I prefer the drawings I did when I had the 3D object in front of me to work from.
Lately i've been missing the 3D world so I got out some clay and this is the unfired result (I haven't worked with clay for so long it is highly probable that this will crack in the firing process--if I can get it to a kiln we will see.....).  (In case you can't tell) yes, pelicans again, something about the beauty of a bird hidden in the awkwardness of a semi-bald, pudgy chick.    

 As far as construction goes-- I started solid, cut it into 3 pieces (head, body left, body right), hollowed it out and re-attached.