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Wool Nest Starter
Wool Nest Starter

Wool Nest Starter

Created by Derek Martin

Derek Martin's steel spiral spheres hold wool scraps and other materials birds can use in their nests.

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Unique gift Attracts birds Well made Beautiful design Functional Easy to refill Nature friendly
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What Makes This Wool Nest Starter Uncommon

Strictly for the Birds

Metalwork artist Derek Martin's unique piece of functional art was inspired by repeated thievery. Birds used to swoop off with the knitting yarn his wife tied to garden stakes to mark the rows. Thus was hatched the idea to make an elegant sculpture to supply birds with nest materials. Derek welded steel wire into spiral spheres and stuffed them with wool bits, cotton from an old futon, even their pets' fur. Do the same, and enjoy spotting nests made with your donations. During winter, put bird seed balls inside, instead, and help flying wildlife all year. Handmade in Canada.

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Derek Martin

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Canada

With a degree in design and ceramic arts, Derek began making handmade items from his home studio outside of Barrie, Ontario. After many years working with clay Derek transitioned to welded steel which opened up a bigger market and created greater latitude to pursue works which could be used and enjoyed outdoors year-round.

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What is the wool nest starter made from?

mild steel, natural wool

What are the wool nest starter's measurements?

8.5" H x 5" dia.

How do you care for the wool nest starter?

Clean with damp cloth if needed. Wool will need to be replenished over time, we recommend using natural wool to refill, as any long fibers can be harmful to birds.

What else should you know about the wool nest starter?

Steel will rust over time and comes filled with natural wool. Do not fill with pieces longer than 6 inches.

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50604

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Unique gift Attracts birds Well made Beautiful design Functional Easy to refill Nature friendly

People love this product for its unique design and functionality, making it a perfect gift for bird lovers while attracting birds to build their nests.

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    This is a great gift for bird lovers!

    I bought this as a gift for my daughter-in-law who loves and feeds the birds in her yard and garden. She loved it!

    • Cathy
    • Wichita Falls, TX
  • 5 stars out of 5

    A great gift for the bird lover or crafter in your life

    I purchased this as a present for my mom. My mom is always sewing and has scrap pieces of fabric discarded from her work. This is perfect for her not to waste those small scraps and is a beautiful addition to her garden.

    • Caroline
    • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 stars out of 5

    Great addition for a bird-loving garden

    I purchased this for my mother-in-law whose garden is teeming with bird feeders, bird baths, and so much more. She put it up immediately and reports her winged friends give it a 5-star rating.

    • BusyMom
    • Raleigh, NC

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