Visitors will be able to let their imagination fly away with them during a special Halloween-themed ‘Myths and Legends’ event at Birdland during the October Half Term Holidays.
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| Marabou Stork known as the Undertaker Bird |
From Ancient Egypt to Alfred Hitchcock, birds have always held a spooky fascination spawning many myths and legends down through the centuries.
Discover why owls are considered to be so wise and where the legend of the phoenix came from in a series of fun talks at the renowned Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction. Come face to face with the ‘Undertaker Bird’ and find out which bird’s call the Roman’s believed meant imminent death!
There will be quiz trails to follow and feeding displays throughout the holidays featuring everything from parrots and penguins to cassowaries and cranes!
Simon Blackwell said: “Birds have played a huge part in the myths and legends of every culture since the dawn of history and even today they still feature strongly in popular fiction from Hogwarts famous owlery to the mocking jay bird in The Hunger Games.
“We hope this event will provide a fun and entertaining introduction in to the fascinating world of birds,” he added.
Half Term activity takes place from Saturday 20 October – Sunday 4 November.
Birdland is open daily from 10am
For further details go to www.birdland.co.uk and follow us on Facebook (birdland park) and Twitter ( @birdland_) or call 01451 820480
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