Wren
Made to order in Salado, TX · Ships in 2–4 business days
Price range: $49.99 through $64.99
A Carolina Wren with its tail cocked high on an oak-leaf branch, measuring 7" high × 5.5" wide (excluding branch), laser cut from 1/8-inch steel, that taps into a tree trunk, wooden fence or porch 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.
Sooner or later one will nest in something of yours.
A hanging basket. A pair of boots left on the back step. A watering can, a mailbox, the pocket of a coat hung in the shed and forgotten. Carolina Wrens have no particular respect for what a thing was made for, and if you leave it undisturbed through April there is a fair chance you will lift it in May and find a domed nest of moss and grass inside, with a bird looking back at you.
You then leave the boots where they are until July. That is simply how it goes.
We had this one cut with the tail cocked up and the head raised, which is the attitude the bird holds nearly all the time.
For its size the voice is unreasonable. Only the male sings, he sings the year round rather than just in spring, and one captive bird was recorded singing nearly three thousand times in a single day. You will hear him from two gardens away and assume something much larger.
They do not migrate. A pair holds the same ground together through the winter, which is uncommon, and a hard one thins them badly. Then they come back.
Set it low and tucked in — a fence post by the shed, a trunk at the edge of the border.
Details
- Design: The Carolina Wren with tail cocked high on an oak-leaf branch
- Size: 7" high × 5.5" wide (excluding branch), 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.
