Art in the Woods

We had seen this from the path by the pond, and assumed it was part of some rusting car, or machinery

Went up to check it out this afternoon, and it's a very interesting hoop.  Very rough, heavy outside, smooth finish inside. 

Then I noticed this fishline and hook wrapped around the hoop.  Hard to see in the photo, but trust me it's there. 

That's odd, I thought, but maybe it's some fishing rig.  It's less than 100 feet from the water, after all.  Then I looked down at the ground.

In between the blueberry bushes and leaves was what looks like a sea urchin, only all metal.  Really spiky.  An anchor? 

When I picked it up I was impressed by the welding. 

Then I noticed a small hole in one of the spikes.

Aha!

Now that's better.
Not sure if that was its creator's original intent, but I kind of liked it, so there it stays.
Should give the kids something to wonder about as they explore.