Baby Steps on finishing the mews

Things were getting pretty exciting around here. The mews for our Draper Museum Raptor Experience actually looked like a building, the electrical and plumbing were starting to go in, and I had four of my five birds lined up and secured for the program. I talked to our local Game Warden to find out how “done” the mews had to be before he could inspect them. He replied that he’s looking for the safety and comfort of the birds. If the sheetrock and finishing touches aren’t done, it’s okay.

With that information, I stepped up the interior work on the enclosures so we could get our inspection done and the application for the permits submitted. The interns had the painting nearly done (I kept changing my mind on how much of the walls needed to be painted—thanks for putting up with me, Pat) and perches were being built by my friend, Trent. Soon, we’d be ready for inspection.