The hard part is picking the perfect location where the bird can be seen and is ideally silhouetted against the clear sky or a light single colour… take your time, find the perfect spot and be the artist. The easy part is installing it. Simply grab a
Metalbirds are laser cut from Premium 3mm Corten Steel. A copper chromium alloy steel, or premium Corten steel is weather resistant - it's designed to quickly develop a patina (commonly assumed to be rust), which then gives a layer of protection seal
Thank you for reaching out about the 'rusting' on your Metalbird. The good news is that your bird is doing exactly what it's supposed to do. What may appear to be deterioration is actually the steel forming its own protective coating, or patina. What
Due to our decision to manufacture with premium weathering steel, we do not recommend painting them.
We're proud to say that our birds are made in Orem, UT. Partnering with local, family owned factories is something we firmly believe in, regardless of the added cost. It means working with people we trust, remaining accountable to the environment, an
All designs are dreamed up and designed by the Metalbird team and led by our founder Phil Walters. Each bird is carefully researched and add their distinctive artistic flair captured within our designs.
A lot of love, skill and time goes into the creation of one bird. We're a small team and at this stage it just isn't feasible for us to do small one-off projects - as much as we'd love to.
While we're not sure exactly what goes through a real Nuthatch's mind, we've received thousands of photos of real birds sitting on or next to our art pieces, so we can confidently say no!
Please, pack your Metalbird in your checked bag. Do not pack your Metalbird in your carry-on baggage; it is a sharp metal, which unfortunately means it will be taken off you at security. If you are worried about your Metalbird getting damaged in your
While anything that breaks the bark of a tree provides an opportunity for infection, in 10 years of running this project around the world we have yet to hear of a single tree that has died as a result of one of our birds being nailed into it. Our ori
The size of our birds varies. If you’re interested in the size of any product, head over to the "Description" part of the product page where we list out the dimensions and weight.
At Metalbird, we’re all about giving every bird a chance to shine—even those with a few minor flaws. Our Metalbird Seconds are pieces that didn’t quite meet our strict quality standards, showing small cosmetic imperfections like tiny scratches, dents