Hummingbird Honeys
Made to order in Salado, TX · Ships in 2–4 business days
Price range: $49.99 through $64.99
Two hummingbirds hovering at a flowering branch in a single silhouette, measuring 11.4" high × 10.2" wide, laser cut from 1/8-inch steel, that taps into a tree trunk, wooden fence or post with a few hammer strikes. Choose Raw Steel, which arrives bare and rusts naturally outdoors to a warm brown patina, or Black Powder Coat, the same piece finished in black. Cut to order in Texas (free US shipping over $85).
- 30-day returns
- Damaged or wrong item replaced or refunded
Gallery photographs show bare or weathered raw steel. A black-finish photograph is not supplied.
Two hummingbirds, which is not how hummingbirds live.
We should say at the outset that hummingbirds do not pair off. The male displays, and that is the end of his involvement. Everything after belongs to the female.
We cut them together anyway, because people buy this one for a person, not for a bird, and there is no sense pretending otherwise.
The courtship is real, and worth describing. The male climbs well above the female and drops — a steep, deliberate dive, pulled out hard at the bottom and repeated over and over. Measured against the length of his own body, no bird moves faster, and the force he takes coming out of it would grey out a fighter pilot. He does this for an audience of one, several times in a row, and then leaves.
What she does next is the part we find harder to forget. She builds a nest about the size of a walnut, bound with spider silk so it stretches as the young grow, lays two eggs the size of navy beans, and raises them alone from start to finish.
Set this one where two people will see it together — beside a bench, at the turn of a path, near the flowers you planted for the real ones.
Details
- Design: Two hummingbirds hovering together at a flowering branch
- Size: 11.4" high × 10.2" wide, approx. 8 oz
- Material: 1/8-inch American steel
- Finish: Choose Raw Steel (arrives bare, rusts naturally outdoors) or Black Powder Coat
- Mounting: Built-in hammer-in spike for trees, fences and wooden posts
- Made in Texas: Laser cut to order in our family-owned shop
How to Set It
1. Pick a spot on a tree trunk, wooden fence or post — eye level from a window is best.
2. Hold the spike at a slight downward angle against the wood.
3. Tap the thick end of the spike with a hammer or mallet until it is firm.
No drilling, no screws, no other tools.
The Finish
Pick your finish from the Finish menu on this listing.
Raw Steel (Rusts Naturally): Your piece arrives as bare, raw steel — a clean steel gray. Outdoors, rain and dew turn it a warm rust brown, usually over the first few weeks, and the color keeps deepening with the weather. There is no paint or coating, so there is nothing to peel, fade or touch up. While the rust is forming, rust-colored runoff can mark pale stone, concrete or siding directly below it, so set it over wood, soil or mulch. Prefer the bare steel look? Keep it indoors or out of the rain.
Black Powder Coat: The same steel piece, powder coated in black. It arrives black rather than bare, does not develop the rust patina, and leaves no rust runoff, so it can go over pale stone, concrete or siding. Wipe it clean with a damp cloth. If it ever gets chipped, a dab of black exterior metal paint touches it up.
Processing & Shipping
Cut to order in our shop in Texas. Please allow 2–4 business days before your order ships. Orders of $99 or more ship free within the United States; under that, shipping is a flat $14.92. We ship within the United States only.
Returns
100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you are not happy with your piece for any reason, email [email protected] within 30 days of delivery and we will make it right with a replacement or a full refund.
About Our Photos
Some listing images are created or edited with AI-assisted tools to show the piece in an outdoor setting. The design and size you receive match this listing.
About Shadow Birds
Every Shadow Birds piece is cut from solid American steel and made in Texas. Browse the shop for more birds, Garden Folk, Seasonal & Holiday designs and Critters.
Questions? We're Glad to Help.
Send us a message anytime. Ordering several for a family, a memorial service, a garden club or a store? Just ask — we are happy to set up larger orders.
