The fascinating world of finches: Rolf Böhm-Beck's life's work

The fascinating world of finches: Rolf Böhm-Beck's life's work

Rolf Böhm-Beck, a passionate glassblower and passionate black-finch breeder, lives in a charming little house in Lauscha in the Sonneberg district. He has been dedicated to breeding these colorful birds, especially the popular Gouldian finch, for 50 years and has won numerous awards during this time. The early days of his breeding in the GDR were anything but easy, but his persistence paid off. Today, his home is decorated with beautifully colorful aviaries, in which, in addition to Gouldian finch, diamond finches, dwarf reed finches, butterfly finches, belted grass finches and dwarf nuns live their lives. The melodic songs of these little feathered friends can be heard everywhere in Rolf and Suse Böhm-Beck's house, which creates a very special atmosphere. Speaking of atmosphere, an exhibition that will showcase some of his Gouldian finch is being planned and is likely to attract many bird lovers to the region.

A master of glassblowing

The love for glassblowing runs through the biography of Rolf Böhm-Beck, who not only specializes in breeding birds, but is also an experienced artist. Lauscha, known for its glassblowing tradition, offers him the ideal environment to let his creativity run wild. This combination of artistry and animal passion makes him an enriching part of the community.

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