7 Reasons Steel Birds Are Taking Over American Backyards (Yes, You Hammer Them In)
Summary: Drive through any neighborhood this summer and you might spot one - a jet-black bird silhouette perched on a fence post, a tree trunk, a deck rail. They're solid steel, they go up in about 30 seconds with an ordinary hammer, and once they're up, they stay for decades. Here's why they're spreading across American backyards - and why one usually turns into three.








