New Flight Aviary

The new aviary to be erected near Zennor has had to be cancelled, due to problems with planning bylaws, and - unbelievably - local opposition!

Luckily, there was just enough room next to the large flight tunnel at Paradise Park, so the aviary was erected there. We were lucky enough to find a tunnel at a local auction - all we had to do was take it down and put it back up again...

Before...

The large flight aviaries provide the birds with highly natural environment. Each aviary has a small stream-like water feature, along with areas of different length grass and gravel/ small stone sections in which the birds can learn to forage. The length of the aviaries allows the birds to maintain a high degree of fitness.

After... (Note cow pat in foreground - ideal for grubs)

The new polytunnel aviary now has a total of five young birds. Hopefully, some of these birds will be released next year.

Despite these setbacks, we are still hoping to find a suitable site for an aviary on the Penwith coast. Paul Carter has been in contact with several local landowners who have shown interest.

Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Hayle Cornwall TR27 4HB, UK
www.paradisepark.org.uk