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TREE TRUNK BIRD BATH
Bark Deep Enough to Cast a Shadow
The trunk splits and folds the way old bark does, with fissures deep enough to hold shadow at midday rather than only at a low sun. A burl swells on one side with a bird perched on it.
The basin is thick walled with a broken edge, moss toned rather than clean grey, and a second bird sits on the rim. It looks like a section of standing deadwood that filled with rain.
Of the trunk designs this is the one that commits hardest to looking real, which means it needs a setting that agrees. Under trees, among ferns, in shade planting. It is the least suited to paving and the best in a woodland corner.
What Makes This Bird Bath Different
- Bark with real depth, not surface texture. The fissures are deep enough to hold shadow through the middle of the day, which is what separates cast bark from moulded bark. Shallow texture reads flat once the sun is overhead, and that is when most faux timber gives itself away.
- Two birds, at two heights. One on the rim and one on the burl below. Two figures at different levels give the eye somewhere to travel, which a single cast bird cannot.
- A broken basin edge. The rim is uneven the way split timber is, which gives wet feet far better grip than a smooth stone circle and keeps the illusion intact at close range.
- Fill to two inches, not to the brim. It reads as rain collected in standing deadwood at that depth. Chickadees stand on the broken edge and sip, thrushes get right in.
Under trees, among ferns, in shade planting, at the edge of a woodland corner. This is the trunk design that commits hardest to looking real, so it needs green around it and it is the least suited to bare paving. Twenty four inches is a safe height, with open ground on the approach and cover within a short flight.
Quick Specifications
| Design | Deep split bark trunk with two cast birds |
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| Material | Concrete |
| Finish | Moss toned, weather sealed |
| Height | 24.4 in. |
| Water depth | 2 in. recommended |
| Assembly | Two piece, no tools required |
| Use | Outdoor year round |
Setup, Care, and Warranty
Setup and placement
Two pieces, no tools. The basin seats onto the trunk.
Turn the burl and the perched birds toward where people pass. Set it on level solid ground.
Filling it
Two inches is the number. Birds wade rather than swim, and the broken rim gives them grip on the way in.
Keeping the bark sharp
Deep fissures hold more debris than a smooth trunk, which is the trade for the depth. A soft brush every couple of weeks keeps the shadows reading properly.
Winter
Drain the basin before the first hard frost and leave it empty or turned over. Check the deeper bark recesses are clear of standing water when you drain it.
3 year warranty
This product includes a 3 year warranty against cracking. Coverage, claim requirements and required documents are subject to the warranty policy that applies at the time of purchase. Keep your order confirmation and contact customer support with your order details if service is needed.
Questions Before You Choose
How does it compare to the other trunk designs?
This is the most natural looking of the three. Deep split bark, a broken basin edge and two cast birds. The carved version is smooth and plain, the blooming version adds vines and flowers.
How deep is the bark texture?
Deep enough to hold shadow at midday. That is the test for cast bark, since shallow moulded texture flattens out once the sun is high.
Where does it belong?
Under trees, among ferns, in shade planting. It commits to looking like real deadwood, so it needs a setting that supports that. On bare paving it reads as an object.
Will birds actually use it?
The broken timber rim grips wet feet better than smooth stone. Fill to two inches, keep the approach open, and have cover within a short flight.
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