Woodpecker
Woodpeckers are the headbangers of the bird world! These crazy birds smash their heads into trees somewhere between 8,000-12,000 times a day. Fortunately, our one is a little more docile and should just sit there fooling your friends without making that tap, tap, tap racket. Woodpeckers are ingenious hunters. Firstly, they create “caches” of food by drumming row upon row of small holes, and then they wedge nuts or seeds into each one. When the times right, they unleash their 4-inch-long barbed tongues into the holes to extract their dinner. So where does their tongue go when finished? It simply wraps around their skull! Our Woodpecker is a perennial backyard favourite…tongue not included.
✓ Effortless install:
- Drill a pilot hole (recommended - but not essential): use a drill bit that’s
one size smaller than the spike (tight enough to hold) - Tap Tap Tap: Grab your bird and gently tap the spike into your surface with a
hammer or mallet. About 1 to 2 inches deep is plenty, just enough to hold its
weight. - Step back: and admire your art.
Inserting into brick, stone, or concrete?
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Each Metalbird is crafted from Corten® Steel, a premium, weathering steel made to last.
When it meets the elements, it doesn’t rust like your old BBQ. It transforms.
That change you’re seeing? That’s patina. A tough, protective outer layer that seals the steel, adds character, and preserves your bird for decades.
This isn’t paint. It’s nature’s way of ageing gracefully.
The Patina Process:
At first, you’ll notice bright orange spots (we call this the teenage phase). Soon enough, the whole bird will turn a bold orange, slowly shifting into deep burnt umber. Eventually, it settles into a moody charcoal that feels like it’s always belonged.
The Result? A piece of industrial art with a heartbeat. No peeling, no fading, just a bird that gets better with age.
