Pelican
"A wonderful bird is the pelican.
His beak can hold more than his bellycan.
He can hold in his beak, enough food for a week.
But I’ll be damned if I can see how the helican."
One of our true favorite birds. The Pelican has the longest beak of any bird in the world coming in at over 50cm long with a pouch large enough to hold over 3 gallons of water and fish! What a wonderful bird and the perfect gift for any beach lover. Our Pelican will surprise, delight and add a bit of coast to any garden.
Our Pelican 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
Pelican
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.
