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That looks like an interesting place to visit. I'll definitely add it to our prospective post-pandemic day-trip list. Our family gets a kick out of just that kind of place.

The crow in the recording lives at Brukner Nature Center[1] near Troy, OH.

[1] http://www.bruknernaturecenter.com/




Thanks for the reply! I live in Columbus, so I'll have to check out Brukner next time I'm near Dayton.

If you guys love places like that, check out the Sugarcreek Bird Farm in Bellbrook[1], not too far from where you are. It's a third generation run store and part time bird rescue[2] dedicated to parrots and some other larger birds (African Crow and a Toucan are some of their non parrots). They also breed and sell some, but they care more about the bird's health and wellbeing than anything else. We take our green cheek conure and budgie there for grooming and boarding when we're out of town.

Most of their larger birds on display are ones they keep for themselves and have out for socialization, but they're fun to watch and play around with. They recently opened an outdoor aviary in the back of the store. On nicer days, you can step out there and get up close and personal with their Palm Cockatoo (will land on your head, but it means no harm), African Greys and some other larger parrots. Always makes me leave with a smile after observing the surprising intellect of our avian friends.

[1] https://www.sugarcreekbirdfarm.com

[2] They took in a cockatiel not long ago someone abandoned with its cage in a trash can. Sweetest little bird though that they aptly named "Treasure". Will play "peek-a-boo" with you and beg for head scratches




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