Visitor attraction especially for bird lovers

by Paulmold Sun Oct 10, 2021 7:39 pm

I know there are quite a few members interested in birds. Today we visited a small zoo where you can be hands on with a snake, feed the lorikeets and an ostrich and with in my opinion the best free-flying bird display in the country. Its put on as a show with a really good compere/keeper/trainer. It started with an American Bald Eagle flying right over our heads, then a Barn Owl flying inches above your head and so close you could feel the air. Following that an Eagle Owl, then Harrier Hawk, Vultures, Kites (black and brown). The finale is breathtaking with about 60 birds or more flying free together. This included Cranes, Storks, Pelicans and a collection of Macaws. Absolutely beautiful to watch.
I can thoroughly recommend Wild (which includes the Wild Wings show) which is located in Halfpenny Wine Estate which as well as the zoo has restaurant, farm shop (including their range of wines) and craft workshops such a blacksmiths, stained glass artist etc etc.
To make it even more appealing there is a basic campsite for £6 per night (or free if a Britstop member)

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by bobby b Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:38 pm

We are also back from a visitor attraction with birds/animals in Devon.Woodlands grove 5 miles from Dartmouth free entry to woodlands park if you stay 2 nights they offer 5 nights Inc elec for £65 all in sun-friday adult special available over many weeks of the season except school breaks .spotless facilities checked throughout the day.bus stops outside to Totness or Dartmouth.the park was closed a couple of days but you were still able to walk around and enjoy the woods etc.They did take away fish and chips on the Monday evening £6.95 excellent value Birds fly twice daily mini zoo /farm open all day

by Suppersready Sun Oct 17, 2021 7:46 pm

We know the area very well …. Or we thought we did ! Had no idea about this so it’s on our places to visit soon list. Thank you for the link Paul.

Niall.

by Paulmold Sun Oct 17, 2021 8:02 pm

Suppersready wrote:We know the area very well …. Or we thought we did ! Had no idea about this so it’s on our places to visit soon list. Thank you for the link Paul.

Niall.

We thought we knew area pretty well, left over 30 years ago though and now our son and family live there and every time we go down he introduces us to places we never knew existed.

by breakaleg Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:40 am

Hi Paul,
Last time I went to halfpenny green was for the sunday market at the airfield, does that still exist ?
Pete

by Paulmold Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:45 am

breakaleg wrote:Hi Paul,
Last time I went to halfpenny green was for the sunday market at the airfield, does that still exist ?
Pete

That's what I remember about Halfpenny Green. Don't know if still have the market but did notice signs for a car boot sale just a short distance away. The airport seemed quite busy with several light aircraft taking off and landing so maybe the airfield is used more now.

by breakaleg Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:56 am

I ate one of those new fangled pizzas from there it was cooked on a large rotisserie machine like the ones used for chicken.
Pete

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