a good day out for the Britts, or if youre ever in the UK

ttoilleecarg · 02-27-2010, 07:23 PM

Just wondering if any ones ever herd of this palce before, but i went there this summer just gone and had an amazing time so i just thougt it was worth telling you about.

http://www.tropicalbirdland.co.uk/

it was such a good day! they have a small park area where they let the birds fly free (no netting over head, they can fly FREE) they also have some birds in aviaries.
the only sad part is that they have a whole aviary full of african greys that people have donated because they are unable to look after them for one reason or another

but other than that (and in good old english style it rained for most of the day) it was an amazing day out.
i'm going back again this summer once i'm finnished with uni for the year.

also - not one parrotlett! the closest we got was one grumpy quaker who was trying to steal a little boys ice cream. we need more parrotletts in the UK

heres some pics;

these guys were so cute! they foloowed me round for ages asking for kisses and then had a go at making a right royal mess of my hair!

thats my mum

rubberstampman · 02-27-2010, 08:41 PM

Just fantastic! Thanks for sharing......I just wonder since they fly free what keeps them from going far away? (like to warmer climates during the winter?)

What kind of birds are those in the second photo? They look so comical-it's like they're wearing old man's golfing outfits!!!

michiganlet · 02-27-2010, 08:52 PM

Beautiful pictures.

Jinx n Noodle · 02-27-2010, 09:54 PM

I'll definitely visit if I ever am in the area!

ttoilleecarg · 02-28-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rubberstampman

Just fantastic! Thanks for sharing......I just wonder since they fly free what keeps them from going far away? (like to warmer climates during the winter?)

What kind of birds are those in the second photo? They look so comical-it's like they're wearing old man's golfing outfits!!!

i dont know to be honest, apparantly they sometimes fly off to some of the local villages.
i think its cause theyre so bonded with all the staff, and they probably bring them in at night.
when we went, there was one other cockatoos sat on a sign being really grumpy, it wouldnt let any one touch it, but on out way out, we saw one of the waitressess come out of the cafe and pick it up like a baby!

haha i know they look like theyre all wearing little shorts or something, theyre black headed caiques, theyre so sweet

wishingbee · 02-28-2010, 01:41 PM

This looks like an amazing place! I especially love the picture where they're trying to take over your hair! Hahaha, so cute!

Thanks for sharing these!

TweakFox · 03-03-2010, 08:39 PM

What beautiful photos! Thanks so much for sharing! Gosh their so pretty! ^^

02-27-2010, 07:23 PM	#1
ttoilleecarg Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 582 Parrotlets Owned: 3 Experience: Parrotlet Owner	a good day out for the Britts, or if youre ever in the UK Just wondering if any ones ever herd of this palce before, but i went there this summer just gone and had an amazing time so i just thougt it was worth telling you about. http://www.tropicalbirdland.co.uk/ it was such a good day! they have a small park area where they let the birds fly free (no netting over head, they can fly FREE) they also have some birds in aviaries. the only sad part is that they have a whole aviary full of african greys that people have donated because they are unable to look after them for one reason or another but other than that (and in good old english style it rained for most of the day) it was an amazing day out. i'm going back again this summer once i'm finnished with uni for the year. also - not one parrotlett! the closest we got was one grumpy quaker who was trying to steal a little boys ice cream. we need more parrotletts in the UK heres some pics; these guys were so cute! they foloowed me round for ages asking for kisses and then had a go at making a right royal mess of my hair! thats my mum

02-27-2010, 08:41 PM	#2
rubberstampman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 383 Parrotlets Owned: 2 Experience: Parrotlet Owner	Just fantastic! Thanks for sharing......I just wonder since they fly free what keeps them from going far away? (like to warmer climates during the winter?) What kind of birds are those in the second photo? They look so comical-it's like they're wearing old man's golfing outfits!!! __________________ guardian of juanita and boris Last edited by rubberstampman; 02-27-2010 at 09:51 PM. Reason: added more content

02-27-2010, 09:54 PM	#4
Jinx n Noodle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,090 Parrotlets Owned: 3 Experience: Parrotlet Lover	I'll definitely visit if I ever am in the area! __________________ Jinx, Noodle, and Indigo the parrotlets Boyd the cockatiel Lydia the African grey Mika the Alaskan malamute Sumo the Chow/Lab x

02-28-2010, 01:41 PM	#6
wishingbee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 142 Parrotlets Owned: 1 Experience: Parrotlet Owner	This looks like an amazing place! I especially love the picture where they're trying to take over your hair! Hahaha, so cute! Thanks for sharing these! __________________ Rex has his own website now! http://abirdnamedrex.blogspot.com That little rascal! <3!

03-03-2010, 08:39 PM	#7
TweakFox Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 141 Parrotlets Owned: 1 Experience: Parrotlet Lover	What beautiful photos! Thanks so much for sharing! Gosh their so pretty! ^^ __________________ ................................................ Oh little chicken! Come out and play with me! ^^ Visit our YouTube account for fun videos of my little green chicken! ................................................

02-27-2010, 08:52 PM	#3
michiganlet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 167 Experience: Parrotlet Owner	Beautiful pictures.