Kinetic Pendulum Metronome Seed Rhythm Station

Construct the main body from solid walnut in a pyramid shape, incorporating a hidden internal gravity-fed hopper. Precise angles are cut to ensure the feed slides smoothly toward the dispensing aperture.

Fashion a brass pendulum arm that swings on a weighted steel pivot mounted to the front face. The tension and weight of the arm are tuned to create a slow, rhythmic movement that captures bird attention.

Integrate a small, adjustable brass shutter mechanism at the bottom of the hopper linked to the pendulum. Each swing of the arm nudges the shutter, releasing a controlled amount of seed onto the landing ledge.

Apply a weather-resistant teak oil finish to the walnut structure to highlight the natural grain. Attach a hand-turned mahogany landing perch at the base to balance the weight of the moving pendulum components.