Figbird Sylvia Eats Bats Banana During Daily Fruit Chop - Behind The Scenes Working In A Bat Aviary

Funny figbird Sylvia loves to check out the daily fruit chop at Mandi's bat aviary. Today I was cutting apples and bananas. I know Sylvia doesn't particularly like apples, but banana?

Oh, yes please. I couldn't keep he/she/it away from the banana. Not sure if the bats would be all too impressed though!

SYLVIA'S BACKGROUND

There is a lot to do when it comes to running an aviary full of bats or flying foxes. Cleaning aviaries, filling water bottles, and chopping fruit are but a few.

But like most wildlife carers, Mandi doesn't just look after bats. Her home is frequently offered to other rescued wildlife.

Mandi offered to take Sylvia Figbird on from its previous carer thinking this juvenile bird could free-range and eventually self-release back into the wild.

But Sylvia (could it be a boy?) was very attached to human company. And he/she/it was into EVERYTHING!

So, wherever you turn, there is Sylvia. Flying into a room that is only opened for a split second. Sitting in the fruit bowls. Diving into water bowls.

You name it, it's all fair game for Sylvia.

MORE ABOUT MANDI

Mandi has been a licensed bat carer for nearly 30 years. She lives in Southeast Queensland and cares for bats from her personal funds and any donations she may receive.

She looks after baby bats, orphaned bats, injured bats, and even geriatric bats who are allowed to live out their days in the blissful batty comfort of her loving care.

Being an individual carer and not a member of a Not-For-Profit wildlife organization, she does not receive any form of government financial support.

FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS

This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries.

So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send a donation:

ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com OR VIA: paypal.me/ireneisaacson

All these funds are donated to Mandi for bats in her care. THANK YOU! ;-)

ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON:

Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills.

With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations.

These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits.

She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change.

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