Bird Park visit May 2018

I think Jude wants to dive in with his new buddies…
We arrived at lunch, a quick feed first, in to the penguins and then BOOM – the heavens opened. Dear me. What to do? We got the tram ticket and got to the Lory and Lorikeet aviary – let’s sit in there for a bit until the rain passes. Wow it was one hell of a storm. But it did indeed stop and we then had a fantastic family day together. This is Bird Park visit May 2018.

I don’t remember penguins being this big when I was at school. There’s now way this one would fit in my sandwich box.

Joking aside – so so graceful under the watef

p, p, p, p, p, pick up a penguin.

Liking that shot – cute kidlets!

Beautiful flamingos. Now did you know hoe they get their pink colour? It’s from the shrimps they eat as a stable diet. If they stop eating the shrimps they lose the pink. Did not know that!

Reminds me of Mary at the David Rainey fancy dress party.

Dopplegangers!

Like all the girls at the hair-dressers. Gassing away before they get their new perm.

One of my favourite places on the planet – the Lory and Lorikeet aviary. It’s just brilliant to be so close and personal to these stunning birds.

BeBe’s first ever time to the Bid Park. Despite the rain. I think se had a great day, as we all did.

Yes I was there, and clearly the flowery shirt helped attract the wee ones. Lovely little things.

Baby Jude was so so brave – and managed to hold this one all on his own. Shirt helped him too of course. Good work Jude Jude.

Mum and Son – very happy with himself of course. Sir Ben Attenborough.

The Bird Whisperer, and Bird Whisperer Jnr.

A monster Hornbill. So funny we made a noise and they all started trumpeting. So so funny.

Jude Jude crafted this shot – he wanted to look like a whale I think!

Just a brilliant photo!

These were stunning yellow birds, that were actually weaving their nests. Amazing too watch!

Can you see its tail sticking out of its nest as it weaves away. Seriously impressive.

100m waterfall shot now! Nice family shot!

Absolutely stunning topaz blues on this little bird.

I love these little ones.

Waterfall from up on high now!

Stunning birds everywhere you look.

This was amazing – baby peacocks with their Mum. You truly do not see that every day.

They really took a shine to Jude Jude – they kept following him wherever he went.

So so cute!

OK, OK – and you too Baby Jude!

More and more

They’re everywhere.

Love these little guys!

And now there is a new section in the Bird Park – parrots, parrots and more parrots – including blue ones like in Rio. Stunning.

Stunning!!!

Love this one – in motion!