KF7TBA+K7LWA's Friday Insomniac-Net BLOG: 2015[35]A -- Ins-Net As for Aug 28, 2015: "It's Birdy Call Time" [C-B-C]

Insomniac-Net ANSWERS -- Friday[35], Aug 28, 2015 [ C - B - C ]
Tonight's Topic: "It's Birdy Call Time"
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    This summer has been very good for bird watching -- especially in the Peoples' Republic of Seatac.
    Besides the usual gangs of chickadees, the hordes of goldfinches, and buzzing hummingbirds; there have been some new birds visiting our backyard this summer.
    Perhaps it is due to El Niño: causing longer than usual and multiple breeding seasons, or more insect food earlier, or even perhaps its the result of the many wildfires.
    Or, just pehaps, it's due to LW's obsessive tweaking of his red Audubon Bird Call device with brain-numbing bird tweets, screeches, and twitters with every twist*.
    The Audubon Bird Call consist of a semi-hollowed, birchwood wooden cylinder, inlaid with a zinc collar, and a ring grip assembly (attached by a screw) which produces "bird-like sounds" when "twisted" against the metal collar.
    (Note: You have probably seen one of the Audubon Bird Calls; but if not, you can see LW's at tonight's Blog entry here.)
    So, accordingly, for tonight's questions, how much more do you know about the... Audubon Bird Call device?
   Please choose from any of the 3 (reuseable) answers of "A", "B", or "C" (if applicable!) for each questions listed below.
   Good Luck and remember YOU are always a WINNER with us, regardless of your actual answers!
    OK, drop the hashtag and let's get twittering!

++ "It's Birdy Call Time" ++
Question #1: How does the Audubon Bird Call attract birds?*
        A. A How To Make 10 "Common Bird Songs" Booklet is included that shows you how to make simple birdsongs, or
        B. It mimics specific birdcalls, or
        C. It creates a tweeting noise that curious birds recognize and investigate

Audubon Bird Call
    The Audubon Bird Call is a classic, simple birdwatcher's tool with a 60 year history. Invented by Roger Eddy in 1947, its success was immediate and its production ran parallel to Mr. Eddy's other accomplishments: four published novels, several terms in the Connecticut state legislature, and maintaining a successful produce farm outside of Hartford.
    The Bird Call is made from cast zinc and birch wood in Rhode Island (the metal ring still reads "NEWINGTON CONN" in honor of the factory's original location). It doesn't mimic specific birdcalls but rather creates a tweeting noise that curious birds recognize and investigate.
    American Bird Products is still owned and run by the Eddy family. With a little care and the occasional application of rosin, their Bird Call will last for years.
    - Made in USA (Rhode Island) $9.00 OUT OF STOCK
        [SOURCE: AUDUBON BIRD CALL on Hickorees]

Question #2: How many different colors can you get the Audubon Bird Call in?
        A. Just one -- red, or
        B. Just two -- red and birch, or
        C. Seven colors (of the rainbow -- can you name them?)

The Original Audubon Bird Call, available in red or natural birch finish. Rosin capsule included.
The bird call's sound is produced by twisting the cast zinc plug against the wooden cylinder.
Originally used by hunters in Europe, the bird call's sound attracts birds by convincing them that there are other birds in the area.
[SOURCE: American Bird Products]

Question #3: Sometimes the Audubon Bird Call will "lose its voice". To fix this, you will need to rub what on the zinc collar?
        A. Any vegetable oil, or
        B. 3-in-1 Mechanic's Oil, or
        C. Rosin (like baseball players and gymnasts use)

Audubon bird call with rosin (capsule in upper right).
When twisted, this remarkable birchwood and metal instrument makes a variety of sounds similar to wild birds.
Each bird call is handmade and individually tuned.
Be sure to keep the instrument dry; a small amount of the included powdered rosin, used occasionally, will renew the bird call's voice.
Total length approximately 2-1/2" x 3/4" wide.
[SOURCE: AUDUBON BIRD CALL on West Music]

YouTube Videos:

Audubon Bird Call #1 #2 #3

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    ++ QUOTES OF THE DAY ++ -- from a Chinese Proverb:
           "A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song."
         [SOURCE: Bird Quotes]
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