A walk-in aviary is a wonderful idea, but I can't do that here. Someday, maybe.

Canaries do seem to be very cheerful birds, judging by those they had recently at the pet shop down the road here. I think giving the bird an outside view through a window is probably a good idea. He or she would get to see many other birds coming and going to the feeders in the backyard, along with chipmunks, squirrels....and that accursed grey cat! ;-) I just chased him away again this morning. He's well aware that he is not welcome on this piece of territory, but he keeps sneaking back.