Aviary Island - Home of Baby Bluebirds!
East Tenne: Aviary Island
For as long as there have been birds, there have been cats who wanted to catch them. Every kitten is born with the dream of one day pouncing on delicious birds.
But, in Schulmania, many birds have been deemed too cool to hunt. They are on the "no prey list" - a list which also now includes bunnies (thanks to the influence of Agriculture Commissioner Zelgadis Junior) and other friendly species. Some of the birds on the No Prey List include the Bluebird and the Goldfinch. To celebrate the establishment of the list, the Supreme Wirdle has established an island in the Tenne River Delta, adjacent to the national park, as the nation's first designated aviary. The Bluebird Aviary is located on Aviary Island, which is now a part of the national park. Nest boxes have been built to attract bluebirds and other pretty birds. Sure, it is fun to pounce on them. But, even more fun can be had watching then fly to and fro. Hey, with action like that, who needs cable TV?!
Let's see the efforts made to provide a home for the pretty birds and still allow for hikers to enjoy watching them. And, no matter how much you like watching them, don't forget the rule on the island - no pouncing!
Convenient access to the island from the park is provided by the Bluebird Causeway.
Bluebirds prefer areas with open space and tree cavities for nests, such as this one.
Bluebird sightings have been up recently. Even this bear saw some! Yogi was reported to say" They are pretty; but they don't have any picnic baskets."
There's been an uptick in the cardinal population as well.
But, it is in the big tree near the rock that we turn our attention today.
For, in a nest box on this very tree, a bluebird family has come to stay! The proud parents are Bob and Betty Bluebird. Let's meet their four new children.
They have two sons and two daughters. Allow me to introduce Billy, Butch, Bella and Blanche.
Here, they pose for a group portrait. Awwww! Sweet little baby bluebirds. Tourists can come to see them anytime, but don't make mama bird mad by getting too close at feeding time!
Our Schulmania site visitors:
Thanks for coming!
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