Spoon-Billed Sandpiper
First off, this beautiful wader is a lot smaller than you think. Found on the coastline of Southeast Asia, the Spoonbill Sandpiper is approximately the size of a small mouse! The bird affectionately known as “spoonie” is tiny and elegant, with a rust coloured head and neck that speckles and fades into a creamy white body, held up by two slender black legs. The star of the show, of course, is the bill the bird is named for, long and thin with a slightly star shaped “spoon” at the end. Massively endangered as a result of swiftly disappearing habitats, this tiny wader bird has a population of around 120, and without serious intervention, extinction is predicted to be within just ten years. The rapidly declining population of the spoonbill sandpiper made it an all too obvious choice for our criticals collection, shining a spotlight on this beautiful wader and the tragic and preventable fate it currently faces.
Our Spoonbill Sandpiper makes a meaningful gift for beach lovers, rare birds, or a loved one who truly tries to make the world a better place! 30% of all spoonbill sandpiper proceeds go to BirdLife Internationals ‘Preventing Extinctions’ programme, a conservation initiative with an impressive track record of pulling critically endangered birds back from the brink.
Our Spoon-Billed Sandpiper is:
✓ 11.3 inches high by 13.2 inches wide approximately 8oz
✓ Easy to send our regular boxes are standard letter size, measuring 11" x 8" x 1/4"
✓ Same day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm on weekdays
✓ Made locally in a family-owned factory, right here in the USA
✓ Crafted from 1/8-inch Corten steel and designed to last a lifetime
✓ Easy to install simply assemble by sliding the detachable perch into base of the house, then install by holding the piece near the foliage and firmly hammer at the other end of the branch
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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.