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Birdman Dave, Dave Gulick
Birdman Dave

Hi! I'm Birdman Dave
For me, birds are great ambassadors of the natural world. They connect us to nature and the need to protect the many habitats of our Planet Earth. My joy is sharing with you the wonder of our winged friends. Read more about Birdman Dave here.

Christopher Columbus the barred owl
Christopher Columbus


Christopher Columbus

  • Night watchman, he is a handsome barred owl
  • His birth date is not known, but the place was probably Wake County, NC
  • Christopher was injured by a car when he was young and does not see well
  • He teaches everyone how to listen silently and watch in stillness
  • This owl answers your question, "How far can an owl turn his head?"

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Sky the parakeet
Sky

Sky, the Parakeet

  • Ambassador for birds, he is a tiny parakeet whose name reflects his colors
  • Born February 10, 2002 in N.C.
  • He has a big personality in a small package
  • For anyone who can hold still, Sky will sit on their finger and may even sing

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Belle the Macaw
Belle

Belle the Macaw

  • The queen of them all, she's a beautiful giant green-winged macaw
  • Born June 17, 1997 in N.C.
  • Her grandparents came from the Amazon Rainforest
  • She flirts with her audience, dances, and performs tricks
  • Belle captivates the audience as she flies over their heads
  • She has become a household name, requested year after year
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Miracle the Dove
Miracle

Miracle
  • Miracle is a white dove, a symbol of peace
  • Born July 7, 2007 in a NC county library, his unexpected birth led to his name.
  • He is happy to share his delightful cooing sounds with everyone.
  • Brave Miracle will even go to a respectful stranger's hand.
  • For those with good eyes and ears, Miracle performs a ritual body movement, foot dance, sound, and head gesture allowing you to observe, listen and learn dove communication.

Houdini the Eastern Screech Owl
Houdini

Houdini
  • Houdini is an eastern screech owl, native to NC.
  • His age and birth are unknown as he was brought injured to the Virginia Wildlife Center. His vision loss (probably from colliding with a car) makes him a captive bird.
  • He was named for his incredible ability to escape out of cages and jesses.
  • Houdini's head appears to show ears, which most birds conceal under their feathers. A volunteer with good eyes will have an opportunity to discover whether or not they really are ears or something else.


Meme

Meme (pronounced Mimi)
  • Meme, the puppet, presents the inside scoop of birds with the help of many volunteers, who use their skills of observation and listening to reveal more about our feathered friends. She shows the audience bird features rarely seen by people, such as ears, nostrils and even bones.
  • Born (Created) May 2008 by artist Cheryl Pou
  • Meme's purpose is to show how very much people and birds are alike, as well as how they are different.
  • Her sense of humor will keep the audience laughing.