We have all seen the garden bird feeders that get hung by a black rod iron pole.
It is functional, but not particularly eye catching or attractive. Furthermore, if there are a lot of birds in your area, all of them have to compete for a roost.
As many of her family and friends are aware, Meri in Walla Walla created a practical, attractive and organic solution that resulted in, what I think to be, the most beautiful bird feeder I've ever seen:
This has been a labor of love, crafted from the branches of her generous, ever-producing curly willow in her yard.
A few more images:
Thank you, Meri, for allowing me to post this and also for allowing me to cut my own curly willow branches as a souvenir!
