Curlew Lawn Ornament, Plant Pot Decor, Coastal Decor, Pond Decoration, Wading Bird Gift, Shoreline Bird Gift, Curlew Gift, Seaside Decor
$23.85
Our Curlew garden decoration has a spike on the bottom which can easily be pushed into a lawn, flower bed, planter, patio pot or window box and is ideal for placing near your pond or water feature.
Supplied in ‘ready to rust’ raw mild steel your bird will rust over time so you can experience the enjoyment of watching your bird as it naturally turns rusty.
To speed up the rusting process an occasional spray of salty water over the first few days or so will help create the rust effect. Alternatively you could colour your bird with metal paint to create your own unique piece of artwork.
The curlew measures 222mm x 337mm x 2mm (not including spike).
Visit the birds section of our shop to see the fence topper version of this bird and other wading birds including the lapwing, sanderling and avocet:
https://www.reddragonmetalart.co.uk/shop/32911364/birds
The curlew is the largest European wading bird, instantly recognisable on winter estuaries and summer moors.
The UK breeding population of curlews is of international importance, with around 30% of the west European population wintering in the UK.
In 2015, curlews were added to the Red list on the UK Conservation Status Report. Red is the highest conservation priority, with species on this list needing urgent action. Curlews are struggling, with big declines in breeding populations and ranges.
As all items are handmade, there may be slight variations in the finished item you receive. Also the colour may be slightly different due to variations in display screens.
Please note my items are not toys and are for decoration purposes only.
Some of my decorations may have sharp edges due to the nature of the design.
Bear this in mind to avoid causing injury to anyone.
POSTAGE & PACKAGING
• Standard delivery is FREE by Royal Mail 2nd class post.
• Shipping upgrades are available at the checkout.
We are proud to work with Wader Quest, supporting shorebird conservation.
Waders are under more global pressure today than at any time in the past, particularly long-distance migrants that depend upon the intertidal zone for refuelling and resting. Nearly half (48%) of wader species, where a population trend is known, are in decline. That is why Rick and Elis Simpson set up Wader Quest in 2012.
Their mission is to promote, for the benefit of the public, the conservation and protection of waders or shorebirds and improvements of their physical and natural habitats; and to advance the education of the public regarding the conservation and protection of waders or shorebirds and their natural habitats.
You can find out more about shoreline birds and the work they do at https://www.waderquest.net/
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I gladly accept returns
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Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
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Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What delivery service do you use and will it be tracked?
Generally we offer 2 delivery options both provided by the Royal Mail.
Our standard delivery option is 2nd class and normally arrives in 2-3 business days.
We offer an upgrade to 1st class which normally arrives in 1-2 business days.
Unfortunately neither of these services is tracked and as the service is provided by a third party we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific date.
If having your delivery tracked or delivered on a specified date is important to you then please send us a message indicating what you would like to order and we will give you a quote to upgrade your delivery to a tracked/specified delivery service.
If other services are available or used they will be mentioned in the listing or will be available in the checkout.
My item has not arrived what should I do?
The Royal Mail say that 2nd class normally arrives in 2-3 business days and 1st class normally arrives in 1-2 business days. Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances much as weather, staff shortages etc delivery can be delayed.
In line with Royal Mail policy we ask that if you can, please wait 10 business days before contacting us about a missing item. If you have still not received after 10 business days we will either send you a replacement or give you a refund. Please send us a message to let us know which you would prefer.
If you are unable to wait for 10 business days please send us a message to let us know.
What if the Royal Mail couldn’t deliver?
We have had some reports of missing parcels that the Royal Mail had tried to deliver but the recipient was not home so they leave a 'Something for you' card and the parcel is taken to the local delivery office for collection. However our customers did not get the card telling them they needed to collect it so they didn’t know they had to go and get it. If it is not collected the Royal Mail take 3 weeks to return it to us so you may want to check with your local collection office to see if they have it. If they do you can either collect it or arrange for them to deliver it to you for free.
How are the items packaged?
Flowers are individually tissue wrapped and posted in large letter sized flat boxes which fit 6 flowers comfortably which is why we are able to offer discounts on purchases of multiple flowers. A different size and shape box is used for greater volumes up to 12 flowers. Larger volumes can be accommodated please send us a message to get a quote for any number not offered on the flower listings.
Unless stated in the listing, metal items are wrapped in corrugated cardboard and are either posted in bubble envelopes or cardboard boxes.
We try to be as environmentally friendly as we can and recycle as much packaging material as possible.
How can I add a gift message?
1. In your basket tick “This order is a gift”
2. Tick “Add gift message for free”.
3. Write your message in the space provided. Please make sure to include to/from names. This message will either be printed on a slip of paper or will be put onto a ‘Red Dragon Metal Art’ gift tag. If you have a preference please add a note in your order to let Nicky know which you would like.
What is your gift wrapping service?
For just £3 you can have your order gift wrapped and delivered to you or directly to the person you are buying it for. You can write your own message which we will print and attach to your gift.
Add your chosen item(s) to your basket.
Follow instructions 1-3 above then
4. Tick “Add gift wrapping for £3.00”.
5. In the notes section of the basket tell us who the gift is for i.e. Mother, Brother, Aunt, Grandfather, Wife, Boyfriend etc. and the occasion i.e. Birthday, Anniversary, Christmas and any other information you think would be helpful. This will help Nicky to choose suitable wrapping paper.
6. In the checkout add the name and delivery address of where to send the gift.
How do I order gifts for more than one person?
If you are ordering gifts to be wrapped and delivered directly to more than one person please do a separate order for each person so you can put the details in the notes and a different delivery address for each one.
I have received the metal item I ordered but why is it not rusty?
Unless otherwise stated our mild steel art is supplied in ‘ready to rust’ bare metal.
The metal art will rust over time so you can experience the enjoyment of watching as it naturally turns rusty.
To speed up the rusting process an occasional spray of salty water over the first few days or so will help create the rust effect. Alternatively if you want it to go rusty very quickly you can use cheap malt vinegar to soak it in, brush it on or spray it with. The metal will start to turn orange before your eyes like magic!
We find our customers prefer to make the items go rusty themselves and the bare metal is a lot cleaner for transportation.
We have rusty art in our photos so you can see what the art will look like once it has turned rusty.
Reviews (2)
Average:
Oct 31, 2023
Great item. As described. Well crafted.
Julie
Sep 29, 2023
Tracey