Red-Tailed Hawk

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The open‑country sentinel.

Seen on utility poles and thermalling above fields, the Red‑tailed Hawk rules its patch with a keening whistle and a signature russet tail. Our tall, lean silhouette captures that watchful pause before the dive. Install it high and the whole garden feels more sky. Weathering Corten steel keeps it handsome through snow, rain, and summer heat—no paint, no fuss, just presence.

Commanding profile... 17" × 5.2" (43 × 13 cm), ~32 oz (907 g)
Premium Corten steel... built for decades outdoors
High‑impact display... reads powerfully from long distances
Gift‑ready box... 16" × 13" × ¼" (41 × 33 × 0.6 cm) large format
Maintenance‑free... protective patina, zero repainting

Give your hawk the high ground.

  1. Pick elevation – pergola posts, mature trunks, or gate uprights.
  2. Pre‑drill hard woods – a 3–4 mm pilot hole helps in dense timber.
  3. Set intent – a slight forward lean suggests a ready stoop.
  4. Drive the staketap the thick end with firm, even blows.
  5. Lock against lift – in windy sites, add a discreet screw through the branch for extra hold.

Top Tip: A low, warm uplight at dusk carves the tail edge and turns the hawk into a night‑time landmark.

Why is the call so familiar?
Hollywood often uses the Red‑tail’s piercing scream as the stock “raptor sound,” even over Bald Eagle footage.

Will it survive winter?
Yes—Corten’s patina is the protective finish. Expect decades of outdoor life.

Any safety notes for trees?
Posts or deadwood are ideal. If using a living tree, tap shallowly in a thick, non‑critical area.

How heavy is it?
About 32 oz (907 g)—solid, but easy to handle during install.

What backdrop suits it best?
Open views, tall grasses, or big sky—where that red tail would naturally catch the light.

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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.

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