Heron Weathervane
Eagle, rooster or heron weathervane: a different bird
Traditionally roosters are used as the pointers on top of weathervanes, but nowadays you can choose any kind of copper pointer to suit your needs, as long as it still works. Choose an eagle weathervane, or a horse weathervane, or even something like a dragon weathervane! Whatever suits your home and your personality.
What does the rooster or heron do exactly?
The rooster or heron (or other pointer) sits atop the weathervane and moves with the wind to point into its source. This allows any passer by to name the wind quickly and easily by lining up the direction that the rooster is pointing into with the compass directions just below it.
Be your own individual with your heron weathervane
Just because you want a traditional weathervane doesn’t mean that you have to do the traditional thing: choose something that is unique to you and your home – get a heron weathervane instead of the rooster, or a dancing pig or anything else that tickles your fancy!
