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Best Birdhouse EVER! A bird lover’s dream.

By Denise Russell

We have all seen cool birdhouses as we drive by back roads in rural areas. But I am sure you have never seen this best birdhouse ever!!! I think that referring to it as a ‘bird mansion’ would be more appropriate.

My friend Sue had her wood sculptor make this luxurious birdhouse to adorn her already gorgeous garden. Made with cedar, with hand carved cedar shingles, and enough room to house many families of local birds, this birdhouse stands almost 5 feet tall, not including the ‘penthouse’…

Her backyard, not shown here, is magazine-worthy with lots of shrubs, flowering plants, and places for squirrels and deer to hang out. The birds and bees love all the greenery and colorful blooms and thus the need for a bird house that matched the luxurious natural landscape.

Sue loves birds and features them on her quilts, too. Take a look at this block she made from one of David Taylor’s patterns. I had the pleasure of making the first border that went around it (we were working on a round robin) and made a photo tutorial of its paper piecing.

What beautiful craftsmanship! The branch leading to the penthouse is encrusted with stones. As you see details on pictures above and below, you may recognize trimmings courtesy of other local animals!

I do not remember the name of the artist; I just know that he did not spare on the details and accessories. I love how the houses bend one way or the other, how its organic lines ensure the hardy materials used take on a soft and yielding look.

Unless you show me otherwise, this IS the best birdhouse ever. Let’s not talk about cost here as it would ruin our excitement… 

 

This birdhouse has been on my mind since I saw it today. A house befitting the delicate, graceful birds (works of art themselves) which will someday inhabit it.

As I understand it, this is the first whimsical piece of work by this serious sculptor. I would give him an A for his first try, wouldn’t you?

 

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  1. tubilinha tiacarminha says

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    Que bom gosto!E trabalho lindo que só se explica as mãos de Deus guiando as do artista.Obrigada por compartilhar,vou dormir melhor e nas orações pedir BENÇÃOS para vocês três.BeijoGRANDE.

  2. Lynne says

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    This is pretty amazing. And it's big!

  3. Claudia says

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    Que linda!! Tem muito estilo, um trabalho de arte.
    Não esquece de mostrar pra gente quando estiver habitada.
    Parabéns ao artista.
    Bjs

  4. Lou says

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    He did an amazing job!!!! Wouldn't want any birds to mess it up!

  5. Anonymous says

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    It is a most lovely bird house that is befitting the lovely lady that now owns it and shares it with all of us in the group. I love you guys!!!!

    M Hopes

  6. Clark says

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    Man I've never seen such beautiful bird house, where can I buy them?

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