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DETAILS & SIZE
A proper pedestal bird feeder, with one bird already on the rim.
The Willowmere is a pedestal bird feeder cast in solid iron and finished in a weathered grey stone patina: a wide shallow scalloped dish with a small bird perched on the rim, wings half open, carried on a slender turned column with knops and fluting rising from a round fluted foot. It weighs 5.6 kg, which is the difference between cast iron and the resin and pressed-metal feeders that copy this shape.
At 58cm tall and 30cm across the dish it is a real feeding station rather than an ornament of one. Fill it with seed and the height keeps it clear of cats while the weight keeps it standing in wind. The dish is shallow rather than deep, so it holds water for drinking and a splash just as happily. Built for outdoor life, and the patina is a finish rather than a fault, so weather deepens it instead of wearing it out.
Why we love it
◆It actually works, an open dish at the right height with a clear view all round, which is what brings birds down to feed
◆The perched bird, a small bird cast onto the rim with its wings half open, which draws real ones in
◆The column, turned with knops and fluting the whole way down to a round fluted foot, in the old cast iron manner
◆The finish, chalky whitish lime bloom on the raised edges dropping to cool slate in the recesses, and it only improves outdoors
Dimensions & Details
Size
30 x 27 x 58 cm
Dish
about 30 cm across, shallow
Holds
seed, or a shallow depth of water
Weight
5.6 kg net, 6.2 kg packed
Materials
Solid cast iron
Finish
Weathered grey stone patina, hand-finished
Style
French Provincial · garden birds · classical
Suitable for
Open garden, courtyard or terrace. Built to weather.
How to style it
A feeder earns its place by being seen from inside, so site it for your window first and the garden second.
Put it within clear view of a kitchen or living room window
Keep it a metre or two from dense shrubs so birds can see what is coming
Give it a bare branch or a fence rail nearby as a waiting perch
Site it out of the full afternoon sun so seed does not spoil and water stays cool
Pair it with Farmer Barnaby, our hare holding a feed dish
Stylist's TipPut out a shallow layer of seed rather than filling the dish to the rim. It gets eaten before it spoils, and an open dish that is always fresh will hold more species than one left heaped and forgotten.
Care & Keeping
Tip out old seed and wipe the dish between refills, and after wet weather rather than letting it sit damp. If you are using it for water, rinse and refill every few days in the warm months and scrub it with a stiff brush and plain water if it greens up. No detergent, birds drink from it. The patina is a finished surface and needs no sealing. In frost, empty it rather than letting a full dish freeze.
Frequently Asked Questions
What seed suits it?
An open dish like this suits a general wild bird seed mix or sunflower seed. Put out a shallow layer rather than filling it to the rim, so the seed gets eaten before it spoils, and tip out anything left after rain.
Can I put water in it instead?
Yes. The dish is shallow, which is what small birds prefer for drinking and bathing, and at 58cm it sits at the height they like. Empty it before frost.
Can it live outside all year?
Yes. The weathered grey patina is a weathering finish, not a paint, so open weather settles it rather than stripping it. On pale stone or decking, set a pad underneath so run off does not mark the surface.
What is it made of?
Solid cast iron throughout, dish, column and foot, finished by hand. At 5.6 kg it is many times the weight of the pressed-metal feeders at this price and it will not blow over.
Does it come apart for shipping?
Yes. The carton is 38 x 28 x 14 cm, so a 58cm feeder necessarily arrives as separate parts to stand up on site, which is how a piece this shape has always been packed.
Is there another finish?
Yes, this is also made in the rust version. Same casting, quite different look.
Will mine look exactly like the photos?
Close. The patina is applied by hand, so the depth and spread of the colour varies from piece to piece, and no two come out quite the same.
Because The Willowmere is hand-finished, slight variations in patina, texture, and grain are natural and add to the unique character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
AUSTRALIA & NZ Australia Post Standard (2-8 business days) free if order is $100 or above (selected metro areas). Check your postcode.
Please refer to our shipping page for more information WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Express Shipping (8-15 business days).
RETURNS We expect you’ll love your purchases. On the off chance you don’t, we’re pleased to offer a refund or exchange.
We offer Returns on full-priced undamaged items within 100 days of purchase.
For more details visit our Returns page
PAYMENT METHODS
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Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for the honest review and the photo, Lynne, and I'm so glad you still find her beautiful. The 30cm is measured across the dish including the little bird perched on the rim, so the bowl itself is a few centimetres smaller. We'll make that clearer on the listing. The grey version has a weathered stone finish, chalky on the raised edges and darker in the recesses, so it reads as mostly grey. If you ever fall for the patchier rustic look, the Willowmere also comes in a natural rust finish. Lucie
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What happens if my piece arrives damaged?
Every order is packed with care and insurance cover, but if anything arrives damaged, send us a photo as soon as possible and we'll arrange a replacement. No need to return the damaged piece.
Will my piece look exactly like the photos?
Very close, but expect small variations. Patina depth, paint distress and metal ageing will differ slightly from unit to unit.
Where do you ship from and how long does delivery take?
All Château Living orders ship from our Bribie Island warehouse in Queensland. Standard delivery is 3-7 business days, with tracking sent to your inbox the moment your order leaves us.
What if it doesn't suit my space when it arrives?
You're covered by our 100-Day Money Back Guarantee. If a piece doesn't suit your space, return it within 100 days of delivery for a full refund. We want every Château piece to feel like it was made for your home.