Great Egret Balsa Ornament balsa-backyardbird fire departments adopted them and

fire departments adopted them and people would refer to them as "fire dogs

They can also dive 1500 ft down and hold their breath for 30 minutes

When a group of ferrets hang out together they are called a business

“There is an eagle in me that wants to soar

They eat insects as well as fruit and they are the only bat known to catch catepillars

Great Egret Balsa Ornament balsa-backyardbird fire departments adopted them andThis tall, white, wading bird is the symbol for the National Audubon Society. Although they only flap their wings 2 times per second, they can travel at up to 25 miles per hour. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".