This aviary is a classic example of how an aviary can enhance an already beautiful deck area
These
before photos will show a pretty steep hillside area off the deck that this
custom designed aviary fit into just perfectly.
As
I inform the people that request a design. The most important factor is not the
width, but the length, this is the most important item to a great free flight
finch aviary. This aviary is only 3 feet wide but 18 feet long. Also in this
photo you can see how the concrete floor is shaped so the wash out water from
the garden hose runs down into a drain with a filter then into the rose garden.
This
photo shows the upper end of this aviary with a fountain for the birds to take
their baths,
and peoples pleasure in listening to the sounds of running water. Clean the
fountain with the water pressure from the garden hose. The aviary entry door is just
to the right of the fiberglass fountain.
This
photo shows the length, plus the red constant supply drinking water dish. Also
feeders that can be filled so one can take trips without fear that our earth
angels are taking care of and happy.
These
photos show some of the lucky inhabitants of this neat off the deck free flight
aviary. Red cheek cordon blue finches and canaries for their great song. Their
is no safety catch on this aviary, because its not needed. When the entry door
is approached the finches will simply fly to the other end. Notice from the date
on the film its is a warm June central California day.
Five
months later this wonderful couple who enjoy this great communication with
nature outdoors sitting on their deck, decided that they wanted to enclose with demountable
folding redwood and acrylic plastic doors. As the viewing front of the aviary
faced the northeast and sometimes cold nighttime prevailing winds. (lucky
birds)
Free
flight aviary shown completely closed up.
Ron Banks Builder of Quality Aviaries.