“What’s the most rewarding interaction you’ve witnessed between different bird species in your sanctuary? How did you create an environment to foster such interactions?”
A pair of bald eagles and a group of red-tailed hawks
One of the most rewarding interactions I’ve witnessed at my sanctuary was between a pair of bald eagles and a group of red-tailed hawks. Initially, I was concerned about potential territorial conflicts, but over time, I saw the hawks sharing space near the eagles’ nesting area without aggression. I believe the key to this peaceful coexistence was creating separate, but interconnected, habitats with natural barriers that allowed for plenty of space. I also made sure there were abundant food sources in different areas to reduce competition. The balance of providing areas for solitude as well as communal spaces for exploration helped foster mutual respect. It was incredible to see how the birds adapted to the environment we cultivated, and the result was a harmonious interaction that was both surprising and deeply rewarding.
Nikita Sherbina, Co-Founder & CEO, AIScreen
A toucan landed in a jacaranda tree
One time, during a photo session for one of our RentMexicoCity.com properties, a toucan landed in a jacaranda tree— and that surreal moment between a wild bird and a city skyline transformed into a metaphor of everything we’ve been building.
The most gratifying interaction I’ve witnessed was not between birds, it was between the humans from wildly different walks of life— digital nomads from Finland bonding over coffee with a retired Mexican couple on the shared rooftop of a Colonia Roma rental we manage. This didn’t just happen. It was by design.
Creating “urban sanctuary” for humans is like creating one for birds: it’s about the right habitat. In our case, that means carefully curated apartments that offer the right balance of privacy and communal experience: rooftop gardens, shared coworking lounges, and community WhatsApp groups that we directly facilitate. The secret is not only the physical space and amenities— it’s creating frictionless trust. Clear communications, local context, reliable maintenance, and a welcome package that includes a handwritten letter and personal location recommendations tailored to the guest’s background.
And it works: properties where we create this sense of ecosystem have 26% higher repeat bookings and average 4.9+ reviews. When humans feel safe to perch, they sing.
So while I don’t run a bird sanctuary, I do run a sanctuary for humans trying to land softly in Mexico City— and the outcome of creating the habitat for the perfect harmony has still blown my mind.
Martin Weidemann, Owner, RentMexicoCity.com
