Pre-Historic Birds

When I visited Birdland (see last post) there was a section of pre-historic birds that needed their own page. No idea what their names are.

Birdland

Birdland Park and Gardens, often called Birdland, is a wildlife park in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, England. First opened in 1957, the park moved to its current location in 1989. Birdland originally existed in the 5-acre (2.0 ha) grounds of a Tudor manor house called Chardwar and was started by Len Hill, who was often referred to as the Penguin Millionaire.
There are around 500 birds contained within more than 50 aviaries, including tropical, temperate and desert houses.
The park contains the only king penguins in England, Wales or Ireland.
Other species of note include: pink backed pelicans. Stanley or Blue Cranes, White Naped cranes, Cassowary, Marabou stock and Golden Conure, also known as a golden parakeet. (Birdland is part of an international breeding program for this vulnerable species.^[1]) Desert House - sparsely planted greenhouse to provide a suitable environment for birds that prefer near arid conditions. Species include: Desert Finch and Carmine Bee-Eater.

Birds Of Prey Part 1

After a house move from the city to a village in Berkshire which seem to take forever it's good to be able to start relaxing again pick up my camera and go take some photos. Just a little drive from my home I found a place with lots of birds of prey and I was there for most of the day taking these photos. Part one is here and when I sort out the others I will publish part two very soon.

A Walk Around The Cotswold.

Here are some photos I took after a long walk and a little drive around the Cotswold and a visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and a country house called Rousham House and Gardens.