Slimbridge diary
Nene nests
Posted on 8th March 2012 by Phoebe Young @ Slimbridge
BAY has by far the most beautiful nest of 2012… Her 5 eggs are surrounded by a lovely layer of golden juncus and a very dense down lining. Sat on the African fence line she has done an excellent job, with &hellip[...]
Continue readingEric! Best. Post. Ever
Posted on 27th February 2012 by Phoebe Young @ Slimbridge
This might just be the most exciting piece of news I have ever shared! What with the turmoil over the last few weeks I had completely forgotten all about until I wandered past the Chilean chicks on Saturday… *Drum [...]
Nene nesting has begun
Posted on 12th February 2012 by Phoebe Young @ Slimbridge
On the 29th of January, BBF broke her own record for the earliest laid Nene egg at Slimbridge. Upon approaching her nest that morning expecting to see glorious egg number 1, I was thrilled to see that it was in … <[...]
Eric! Developments
Posted on 4th January 2012 by Phoebe Young @ Slimbridge
Just in time for Christmas, my wonderful little charges were introduced by Sparky and Claire one rainy thursday into the Lesser house for the very first time. After an intensive 3 month rearing period, the point had [...]
Hello Seren
Posted on 18th November 2011 by Phoebe Young @ Slimbridge
A very special little bird made an understated entrance this week. You may have read about the bizarre transferral of one very special egg to Llanelli back in the summer… This egg contained the hopefully healthy [...]
A pictorial treat from the aviaries
Posted on 4th November 2011 by Phoebe Young @ Slimbridge
I just had to post this photo… I am never satisfied with my pictures of Hooded Merganser, and just as I pressed the button on this one; the Bufflehead popped up out of the water. Despite the chill, most eclipse &[...]
Eric! Down developments and filter feeding
Posted on 1st November 2011 by Phoebe Young @ Slimbridge
This gorgeous snap shot shows just how much the chicks are maturing in advance of the winter. Their post hatch down is now being pushed out by the emerging secondary down. This soft grey layer is sumptuously soft, ever [...]
Eric! Look at them grow
Posted on 24th October 2011 by Phoebe Young @ Slimbridge
The Erics just won’t stop growing! At 600g plus, they are now on four feeds a day of 60g each. Best of all, they are now feeding free-standing. No longer do we need to prise open that beak; they squeal …
Eric! A trip to the beach
Posted on 20th October 2011 by Phoebe Young @ Slimbridge
Well, not quite the beach… The three babes are now getting on for 500g, and spend much of their time clamouring for more food. Their distinct personalities are showing through well. Number 1 is (to me) perfection! ([...]
Eric!! The flamingo take over
Posted on 5th October 2011 by Phoebe Young @ Slimbridge
As you may already have seen in the paper or on the news, we are hand-rearing 3 Chilean Flamingo chicks! After a wet patch in mid August, several of the female Chileans were a little late in settling down to …
