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Starlight Bistro© bird feeder is handmade with mahogany, cypress walls and thickly cut western red cedar shingles accented with solid copper on the roof.

"Built like a Tank"™ is the motto that we at Southern Bird Gardens™ have used for all these nearly 24 years due to the extra thick and solid materials we use.

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Hand made entirely in Atlanta GA with very thick moisture resistant domestic and tropical woods supported by recycled PVC at the base for year round service to the birds without any fear of rotting in humid or dry climates.

The Walls:

The walls are hand cut from full 1 inch thick Georgia swamp cypress, kiln dried to allow the paint to adhere for a lifetime of beauty. We use four coats of the best quality exterior enamel paint available.

The Perches:

The perches are hand routed from East African mahogany. As a tropical wood it is well suited for years of exposure to the elements and provides a striking contrast to the white painted cypress to which it is attached. We all love the unmistakable grain of mahogany.

The Shingles:

The shingles are heavy-cut western red cedar from British Columbia which I cut 1/4 inches thick (shingles from other makers are often cut paper-thin 1/8 inch like tongue depressors) so no curling or degrading will occur. Using a band saw I have been hand cutting these shingles at the same thickness using the same method for 24 years. These shingles require no treatment such as water seal or linseed oil. Simply allow the roof to breath and you will enjoy the scallop look for many years. The roof is further enhanced with dazzling one inch wide copper strips on the edge of each of the six roof panels with each copper strip attached with solid copper boat nails from Norway. Quite an elegant little touch.

The Base:

The underlying base is made from thick polywood (recycled plastics - no painting or waterproofing required). Help our planet in every way you can.

Weighing in at 11 pounds with thick one inch walls and heavy cut shingles ( again one quarter inch thick) it truly will last a lifetime.

"Built like a Tank"™ has always been our motto at Southern Bird Gardens™. And rightly so, you'll feel the heft of this unit when you lift it from the box. Very substantially impressive.

The Starlight Bistro© is six sided with dimensions of 12" wide and 21 " tall. This unit will simply rest over the top of any standard 4X4 post ( dimensionally 3 1/2 " by 3 1/2 " ) easily found at any home center. There is no requirement for attachment to the post. The wind will not lift this heavy feeder from the post. Should you wish to add a set screw you can. Comes with post mount built in. Post not included.

You'll find an included 7 inch replaceable plant tray lining the inside of this feeder. This serves as a seed holder for the birds. To clean periodically simply bend the tray with your fingers and remove, rinse and reinsert. To clean the outside simply spray with a garden hose or use a Clorox hand wipe, any brand will do. Easy peasy....

Gift giving:

For most of us gift giving can be perplexing. Some folks have just about everything. For those people, whether it's a family member, business associate or a customer, your friend will jump for joy when he or she receives this unique and high quality gift and will remember your thoughtfulness every time they see it on their property. It can be shipped directly to them if you wish or it can be presented in person so that you can see the smile of delight. Happiness all around......

Occasions: birthdays, housewarming, promotion, new job, retirement a personal thank you or just a simple friendship gift (the best in my opinion)

This feeder retails in stores for $219. Support an American craftsman and buy direct. Thank you.

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