beautiful and realistic birds. Would like a volume control. The noise is just too loud to be practical. We have to turn it off all the time. It's a shame. I wish there was a way to disable the mic, but I can't see it from the outside. I think the microphone is in the bird. Tip: Use a stapler to hold your foot while sticking it in a branch. This gives you the best leverage without the risk of parts breaking.