Common Loon
The bird on the coin, and in your heart.
The Common Loon, Ontario’s provincial bird, is one of Canada’s most striking waterfowl. With its black-and-white chequered back, glossy black head, and haunting calls, it’s a bird that lingers in memory. Loons are powerful swimmers and divers, able to plunge to depths of 80 metres in search of fish, thanks to their unusually solid bones. They’re also celebrated on the dollar coin—the “loonie.”
Our silhouette honours this remarkable bird in weatherproof Corten steel. Place it by water, on a dock, or in your garden, and let it remind you of summer lakes and wild calls across still waters.
✓ Bold size... 11.4 inches (29 cm) high by 15.7 inches (40 cm) wide, approx. 32oz (907 g)
✓ Easy to send... large box, 16" x 13" x ¼" (41 x 33 x 0.6 cm)
✓ Quick dispatch... same-day weekday orders before 2pm
✓ Canadian icon... on the one-dollar coin
✓ Weatherproof steel... 1/8-inch (3 mm) Corten steel designed to last
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Common Loon
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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.
