Neighbors' Parrot Quarrel Continues to Irritate Judge
Papenburg - "This is like an endless episode of ' difficult Neighbors '. What's next?" grumbles the judge during a conciliation hearing between parrot owner Thomas Pelzer from Emsland and Frank E. on Monday.
The issue at hand? A long-standing argument between the two neighbors concerning the noise emanating from Pelzer's outdoor aviary housing his parrots. The noise has proved particularly bothersome to Frank E., leading him to sue Pelzer. The local court eventually ruled in Frank E.'s favor, stating that the bird noise was so distressing that the animals could only venture outside for a mere four hours a day.
However, the dispute has not subsided. Frank E. claims that Pelzer fails to comply with the established times, while Pelzer counters that maintaining species-appropriate living conditions under these restrictions is impossible. The judge, predictably exasperated, suggests a compromise: On weekdays, the birds can enjoy the outdoors between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., albeit on a "flexitime basis." On Saturdays and Sundays, the birds can spend their four-hour window from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a more rigid schedule.
Frank E. is unbothered by a staggered release, provided all eight birds are released simultaneously during each session. The judge, however, considers this arrangement as nullifying his mediation proposal, while Pelzer also objects. "It's a challenging situation," remarks the judge. "No one will emerge victorious. Have a conversation outside of court. Make an effort to resolve it."
Without a resolution in sight, the court has scheduled a decision announcement for January 5, 2024. Meanwhile, in Bremen, tensions linger within the community as the parrot noise saga continues to irk the judge and neighbors alike.
Enrichment Insights:
- Bremen regional news has reported ongoing coverage of the dispute, suggesting a potential continued back-and-forth between the two parties.
- The local court's determination of a specific time frame for the birds' outdoor activity has been a contentious topic between the two neighbors.
- Further discourse between the two parties appears to be the judge's recommended approach to reach an amicable solution.
- Both parties maintain distinct viewpoints regarding what constitutes species-appropriate care for Pelzer's parrots, resulting in ongoing disagreements.
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