Nuthatch
The Nuthatch is a perennially favourite among backyard birds. They earn their name from the way they crack open seeds. Nuthatches jam their seeds and nuts into tree bark, and then will whack them with their beak to bear them open. Get it…Nut Hatchers! Also known by toddlers as “That Funny Upside-down Bird”, a Nuthatchers foot has one big toe that faces backward, while its other three toes face forward. This allows it to creep head first down tree trunks while searching cracks and crevices for insects. Our Nuthatch stands proudly upright, but you’re welcome to tap it in upside down if you’re keen to keep the kids happy.
Our Nuthatch is:
✓ 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?
Style With
Nuthatch
AS SEEN IN
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.
