Common Loon
Bring a little of the lake home. An adult loon with a chick on its back, cut as one steel silhouette for a sturdy wooden post or rail.
29 cm high × 40 cm wide (11.4 × 15.7 in). Corten weathering steel. Cut in the USA, then packaged and finished in Montréal.
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Common Loon
A little family from the lake
Some birds bring a whole place with them. This loon carries a chick on its back, and perhaps a memory of coffee on the dock or a cottage weekend that ended too soon. Set it against an open view and let that little family become part of your own patch.
Steel that changes with the seasons
Corten is weathering steel. Outdoors, the surface develops a rust-coloured patina, so the finish changes with the weather and the spot you choose. It arrives as unpainted steel; the colour and pace of weathering vary. Leave it unpainted and keep rust runoff away from pale paving, walls and other surfaces that could stain.
Choose a perch. Tap it in.
Choose sound timber on a sturdy post or wooden planter rim, with permission to install. Hold the mounting spike against the wood at a slight downward angle. Use gentle, controlled taps with a hammer or mallet on the thick end of the mounting spike, never the bird. Check it is secure before letting go. Keep sharp edges away from children and paths. Adults should handle installation.
A small box with someone in mind.
For the cottage host, the lake swimmer, or the person who counts the days until the dock goes back in. The adult and chick are one connected piece, packed in a large gift box.
The useful details
Specifications and what’s included
Size: 29 cm high × 40 cm wide (11.4 × 15.7 in). Approximate weight: 907 g (32 oz). Material: unpainted Corten weathering steel. Cut in the USA, then packaged and finished in Montréal. Packaging: large gift box, 41 × 33 × 0.6 cm (16 × 13 × ¼ in).
Delivery and returns
See our Canadian shipping and returns information for current terms. Available services and charges appear at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
Are the adult loon and chick separate pieces? No. The adult loon and the chick on its back form one connected steel silhouette with an integrated mounting spike.
How do I install it? Choose sound timber on a sturdy post or wooden planter rim, with permission to install. Hold the mounting spike against the wood at a slight downward angle. Use gentle, controlled taps with a hammer or mallet on the thick end of the mounting spike, never the bird. Check it is secure before letting go. Keep sharp edges away from children and paths. Adults should handle installation.
Will the steel change colour? Corten is weathering steel. Outdoors, the surface develops a rust-coloured patina, so the finish changes with the weather and the spot you choose. It arrives as unpainted steel; the colour and pace of weathering vary. Leave it unpainted and keep rust runoff away from pale paving, walls and other surfaces that could stain.
Where is it made and shipped from? Cut in the USA, then packaged and finished in Montréal. Orders ship from Montréal.
When will it arrive? Orders ship with UPS from Montréal. Most orders dispatch in 1–2 business days; estimated delivery after dispatch is 2–5 business days depending on province. Remote areas, weather and peak periods may take longer. Rates start at $12.99 CAD in regular UPS zones. Free standard shipping applies to orders over $180 CAD in regular zones; remote and out-of-zone areas are excluded. Exact rates appear at checkout.
Can I return it after installing it? Request a return or exchange within 30 days of delivery. Birds must be unused, uninstalled and in original condition, without weathering or marks. You pay return postage unless we made a mistake. Refunds follow inspection to the original payment method; outbound postage is not refunded unless we made a mistake. For exchanges, we pay replacement postage and any price difference applies.
