Description
This early bird metal sign features an original wildlife photograph of a semipalmated plover catching its meal along the Florida coast, paired with the classic line “The Early Bird Gets the Worm.” It’s coastal wall art with real character for birdwatchers and beach house decorators alike.
Printed on premium aluminum with a UV-protective coating, this weatherproof sign holds its detail for years indoors or out. It’s a fitting gift for birders, coastal home decorators, and anyone who appreciates a true wildlife moment.
Design Details
A real wildlife photograph — not an illustration — capturing a semipalmated plover in the moment of catching its meal along the Florida coast, with a rustic, weathered sign feel.
Materials & Construction
Rustproof aluminum with a UV-protective clear coating that resists fading, chipping, and cracking indoors or out. Available in Clean, New Look or Rusty, Vintage Look finishes.
Sizes & Display
Available in 9" × 12", 12" × 18", and 16" × 24". Choose your sign with pre-drilled mounting holes or with no holes, depending on how you plan to display it.
Perfect For
Coastal homes, beach houses, lake cabins, farmhouse decor, offices, and creative spaces — a unique gift for birdwatchers, wildlife photography fans, and nature lovers.
Made With Care
Every Designs by Linda Nee sign is made to order, and each one is treated with the same care and attention from design to shipping. Looking for something custom? Email us and we’ll be happy to help create something special just for you.
Complete Your Collection
Pair it with the New England Lobsta Metal Sign or Highly Trained Manatee Metal Sign for more coastal humor, or browse the full Bird Art & Decor and Aquatic & Marine Decor collections.
Frequently Asked Questions
We typically process and ship orders within 1–2 business days. Once your order is shipped, delivery time depends on the shipping carrier and your location within the United States.
We ship Monday through Friday (business days only). During busy seasons such as holidays, processing and delivery times may take slightly longer due to higher shipping volumes.
If you need your order by a specific date, please contact us at [email protected] before placing your order so we can check available expedited shipping options.
Yes! We offer free shipping on all U.S. orders over $50, including Alaska and Hawaii.
For orders under $50, we offer a flat rate shipping of $5.95 anywhere in the United States.
Free and flat rate shipping do not apply to APO/FPO or international orders, where shipping rates are calculated at checkout.
We accept returns or exchanges within 30 days of delivery for non-personalized items.
Items must be unused and in their original packaging, and refunds are issued after we receive and inspect the return. Please note that return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility, and original shipping fees are non-refundable.
Because many of our products are made just for you, custom or personalized items cannot be returned or exchanged unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Yes! Many of our products offer personalization options, such as adding a name, custom text, or special details depending on the item.
If a product can be personalized, you’ll see a personalization field on the product page where you can enter your custom details before adding the item to your cart.
If you would like custom text on a design that doesn’t offer personalization, or if you have your own design you’d like us to print, please contact us and we’ll do our best to help.
Yes! We’re happy to work with businesses, organizations, and events that need bulk orders.
If you’re interested in ordering multiple items, custom designs, or branded products, please contact us with the details of your request and we’ll be glad to discuss the options.
Payment & Security
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