Schnieder, who is originally from the south of France, and his partner Maria live in a picture perfect, pastel blue two-story house that looks out onto bird filled marshes.
Found only in these woods, the large bird is a beautiful sight, with its distinctive green and blue colouration, crested head feathers and, when in flight, the red flash of its wings.
He aims to court empty nesters looking for a downscaled lifestyle but who cringe at the notion they have become blue-haired senior citizens who play bingo and line up for the early bird special.