Will be visiting 16 02 2019 and after looking at ZTL I have noticed a few species that should be in the former holding section. I intend to put a list of current species held at the collection on here after my visit so if any good person could possibly alter ZTL so as to make a little more update it would be great. For those who are interested here is a link to their web page - Birdland Park & Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
The Last remaining Carmine Bee-eater passed away late last year will update with other news tomorrow 17 02 2019
The following species are no longer at the collection some have been gone for quite a few years now and when I enquired they were really willing to help me do this list. Ambon Lory Black-necked swan Blue crane Hawaiian Goose Common Bronzewing European Eagle-owl European harvest mouse Grey Francolin Northern Carmine Bee-Eater Palawan Peacock Pheasant Pied Imperial Pigeon Red Crested Cardinal Ross’s Goose Southern White Faced Scops Owl Sunbittern White Lined Tanager They have 6 young Chilean Flamingo’s from Bristol Zoo Currently off show – Desert Finch (One bird only left) Burrowing Owl (One bird only male died late last year another male to arrive soon) New to the collection and not on list – Red billed Quelea Mackinder’s Eagle Owl (These have replaced the European Eagle Owls) Arriving Soon – Blue Bellied Roller (From Germany) If anyone on here would like to update the list for me I would be very grateful.
I'm sorry got this wrong it was the way I had written the notes down all I got was Flamingo on the notes also noticed other new species in my photographs so will update when I have completed my weeks photographs
Noticed 2 more species not on ZTL - Red Turtle Dove & California Quail will update if anymore appear in my photographs from he day
Looking at Birdland's website they seem to have re-branded to Birdland & Jurassic Journey as their attractions now include a collection of model dinosaurs. I don't know when this change happened, it may be old news but it's new to me.
They have had the Dino's for around 2 years now and are in the nature reserve at the back of the collection.
Canine bee eater died late last year they are hoping to get another pair shortly but I am sure they are really hard to find these days.
Their new lineup of Autumn experiences have been announced. birdland special events Archives - Birdland Park & Gardens
Visited this collection today for first time. There were no more recent threads than 2019. General notes: Nice collection, although no species stood out as being especially unusual in UK zoos. Nice to see 3 hornbill species, red-billed blue magpie, seriema, striated caracara. River running throughout the zoo makes for very different feel. Gardens generally nicely landscaped. Most aviaries were wooden framed with weld mesh; made photography a challenge. Some of the older metal-framed aviaries look very tired. I felt very sorry for a single corella in a small aviary with little enrichment; in fact, little enrichment seen in any aviary. Penguins were supposed to be a highlight of zoo, but exhibit very small and not many individuals. White storks and coscorobas on nests. Crane (white-naped?) exhibit looked brilliant even though it was simple landscaping. Weavers in desert tunnel was nice touch. Dinosaurs were obvious attraction for young families, but poor design and worse signage did little to educate general public. Not sure the wildlife in that wooded area appreciate the extra noisy people. Paths were very random and sometimes required going back on yourself. Overall not an expensive place to visit. Pleasant way to spend several hours. Get the feeling that it could do with a massive cash injection to improve some exhibits and bring in some unusual species. Bourton-on-Water very busy on a sunny week day during Easter school break. Very nice town (reminded me on French towns) with multiple walking bridges over the shallow water.
Log into Facebook The Penguin exhibit has received a massive overhaul, with a design resembling that of a 'sleepy fishing village'. They now also have African Penguins, arrived from Bristol Zoo, with more to arrive later in the year.
Sad news from Birdland, currently closed due to suspected Bird Flu (two of their Humboldt Penguins have died). 登录 Facebook | Facebook
Speaking of African Penguins - surely as they are, from what I gather, holding Humboldt + African penguins together, is there not risk of hybridisation from the two closely related species ?
Do they even hold African Penguins any more? Someone I know visited a short while ago and when I asked about the Penguin exhibit they said they didn’t see any African Penguins...
