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An Englishman’s home……

10,000 Birds

The Black Swans were adopted to the trust’s coat of arms and breed here during the northern winter. A few other remnants of the former collections might raise eyebrows in some circles. Until the turn of the century, a wildfowl collection and extensive aviaries were kept at the castle.

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My Favorite Release

10,000 Birds

August arrived and I was releasing birds knowing they’d need time to adapt prior to making that long flight across the Gulf of Mexico, headed to South America. Their population is in serious decline, so their breeding colonies are monitored by biologists. Finally, it was just Sophie left.