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A World of Wings has trained birds for some of the largest Zoos in Europe, Initiated Displays for foundations such as Leeds Castle and has worked with County Councils to develop education programmes.

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When a macaw, stork or falcon whizzes past your head close enough to touch, if your reflexes are fast enough, it is a special moment. The free-flying display launched this year by A World of Wings, produces gasps of delight from many spectators. It opened with three Patagonian Conures, hatched at the aviary, showing off their impressive flying skills, among the most manoeuvrable of all the parrots in the air. The presenter explained that were named J,C and B because of their digging powers! I Argentina they nest by burrowing into limestone and sandstone cliffs. A Small falcon called Rosie evoked gasps as she swooped and dived after a lure. The presenter pointed out that the dark markings around her eyes act like sunglasses, enabling her to catch her prey more efficiently in the bright light. A Pair of blue and gold macaws Maggie and Charlie by name were presented at Leeds castle when the previous owner realised how difficult it is to cope with macaws in the home and that with a potential lifespan of sixty years they could outlive most owners. They were quick to learn and become comfortable with the music and the microphone. Three Black kites that had been lazily floating around overhead, now came centre stage. They soared above the audience with their wings slightly raised. Visitors were surprised when four white storks flew down and paraded in front of them, a fitting finale to an entertaining and informative show!

This article was written by Rosemary Low - Rosemary Low is a British aviculturist, ornithologist, conservationist, writer and expert on parrots.

Low started her career as a writer for the magazine, Cage and Aviary Birds. At that time, she and her husband had a collection of about 50 parrots. Following their divorce she spent nearly eight years in the Canary Islands where she was curator of two major collections of parrots, first at Loro Parque on Tenerife and subsequently at Palmitos Park on Gran Canaria. In 1989 she was a cofounder of the World Parrot Trust, editing its magazine, PsittaScene