Aviary

Aviary at dawn

The huge woven net aviary was the centre of attraction! Situated neath one of the sunsails, the colourful parrots and ground birds went about their business as usual - the Bower Bird taking advantage of the situation to build his own harem - regardless of the onlookers.

Each morning we arrived at 5am to brighten up the ferns and plants, to prepare the special foods, and refurbish in general.

The cock bower bird builds the bower to attract the hen, and it must be decorated with objects of blue...he gathers them from all over.

New Guinea White Fronted Pigeon. Very quiet ground bird, good breeder. Mixes well.

Wonga Pigeon, ground dweller, large plump bird, excellent parents. Prolific out west.

Rainbow Lorikeet, a crowd pleases. Fruit and nectar eating bird, good breeder. Coastal areas.

Cock King Parrot - seeds and fruit. Loves berries of the tobacco plant. Family orientated

1997 - Design by "The City" and Rebecca Bell