![]() ![]() We’re nearly half-way towards our fundraising target of £200,000, and any donations would be greatly appreciated. “The new aviary will provide more flight space for the birds and a 360-degree viewing experience. Needless to say, we are devastated by this cruel and thoughtless act.”Ĭathi Farrer, Foundation Manager at Bournemouth Parks Foundation who are fundraising to rebuild the aviary said: “Malicious acts like this demonstrate the need for a new, sturdier aviary to protect the birds. “The aviary is supported by donations and staffed by volunteers who go to great lengths to provide the best care for the birds. The birds are donated to us, quite often when an owner passes away and without the aviary they wouldn’t have a home. “The birds are all homeless rescue birds and the aviary gives them a better life. Bournemouth Reptile Rescue in Bournemouth, reviews by real people. But it has been built using a double layered metal grill to stop people feeding. ![]() They are not native to this country and have been reared in an aviary meaning they don't know how to fend for themselves and are extremely vulnerable to predators. The established wildlife park, on the premises of the former New Forest Butterfly Farm, is a successful conservation centre that is much larger than it looks at. The large dome which is home to 200 exotic rescue birds is supposed to offer a '360 degree viewing experience'. Many of the rescue birds housed in the aviary left during this time and although the majority have now managed to be returned those that can’t be found are at grave risk of not surviving.Ī volunteer from the aviary, Hannah Cumming, said: “The birds that we can't find will certainly die. The proliferation of webcams streaming live feeds has brought wild animals directly onto our screens, sometimes from thousands of miles away. By Sue Thomas, Visiting Fellow, The Media School. The aviary in Bournemouth’s lower gardens was vandalised with several holes made in the fencing. Webcam bird rescue shows how quickly our attraction to nature can turn sour. Love Birds at the aviary in Bournemouth Credit: Bournemouth Parks Foundation ![]()
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