Colonial Williamsburg Powder Magazine Bird Feeder

Product Description

Bring the charm and history of Colonial Williamsburg home with this unique bird feeder made exclusively for The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg. The Colonial Williamsburg Powder Magazine Bird Feeder is made of handcrafted kiln-dried hardwood and finished with non-toxic water-based paint. Hang this lovely piece near your porch or in your garden and observe your feathered friends stop by for a bite. Wrens, finches, chickadees, nuthatches, and titmice are the likely residents of this finely constructed bird house. 

Features

• Bird feeder resembles Colonial Williamsburg's Powder Magazine in the Historic Area
• Sturdy and weather-friendly: handcrafted of kiln-dried hardwood, exterior grade plywood, and western red cedar or pine shingles
• Reinforced vinyl-covered wire hanger
• Safe for birds - painted with non-toxic, water-based paints
• Ventilation and unique climbing mesh
• Drainage and unpainted interiors
• Removable walls for easy cleaning
• Overall dimensions 9"H x 8" diameter, 19"H with wire hanger
• 4 bird seed hole openings measure 1 1/4"W x 5/8"H each
• Story card included
• A Colonial Williamsburg exclusive made by Home Bazaar, maker of finely crafted bird houses
• Made in China

Product Care

This product is intended for use with wildlife and therefore no pressure-treated wood or harmful chemicals have been applied. The cedar shingles will naturally patina to a silvery gray color with sun bleaching. Expect that all products left outdoors will weather and may require refinishing. We recommend that you bring the birdfeeder inside when severe weather is expected in your area to avoid damage beyond the expected aging noted above.

Should you want to preserve the paint finish, select a polyurethane product that is recommended for marine use (UV rated) that will not turn the white paint yellow.

Inspiration

The Powder Magazine, one of the 89 surviving 18th-century structures in Colonial Williamsburg’s historic area, has been a noteworthy Williamsburg landmark since it was built. Its long history and unique octagonal design have captured attention since the 19th century. The Powder Magazine was commissioned by Governor Spotswood in 1714 as a storehouse for military supplies and equipment. Just before the Revolution, it was the scene of a famous confrontation between Williamsburg residents and the royal governor when his soldiers absconded with the colony’s gunpowder under the cover of dark.