Sylvan Heights Bird Park Sylvan Heights Bird Park

[nczoofan]

Visited today, here are some updates.

• Construction on the south pacific aviary is ongoing. The netting is starting to go up, so I expect the complex to open sometime this fall.
• Recently the rest of Pandamonium's birds moved to the park. This has resulted in crowned pigeons temporarily in the South America, North America, Asia, Crowned Crane, Australia, Africa, and Lesser flamingo aviaries So everywhere.
• The entrance aviary had relatively few birds in it, this might be because of the flamingos breeding.
• 2 Red-breasted Parakeet are now in the landing zone.
• Did not see any white-naped crane today. There was a third sandhill crane on display though.

 

[vogelcommando]

From their Facebook-site ( Nov. 6 2020 ) :

"We are excited to announce that the Sylvan Heights Avian Breeding Center has achieved the first breeding of the Green Pygmy Goose (Nettapus pulchellus) in North America! Despite their name, this species is actually a small duck native to Australia and New Guinea. They are extraordinarily rare in avicultural collections, and require expert care to thrive. Five healthy ducklings are now fully-grown and fledged. Congratulations to curator Nick Hill and the aviculture team at the Avian Breeding Center!"

 

[nczoofan]

From Facebook:

"We have a very special new arrival at Sylvan Heights Bird Park! Our pair of African Fish Eagles (Haliaeetus vocifer) have hatched their first chick in the Wings of the Tropics aviary. This species is found at only a few facilities in North America, and successful reproduction is very rare. This is likely the first African Fish Eagle chick to hatch in the U.S. in nearly 20 years.

The eagle pair built a five-foot-wide nest of sticks on a platform in their aviary, and incubated their egg for about 45 days. The chick will remain in the nest for approximately 2.5 months before fledging. Park visitors may be able to spot the growing chick from the pathway in Wings of the Tropics!

Like the Bald Eagle, the African Fish Eagle is part of the genus Haliaeetus, or the sea eagles. As the name suggests, these birds live near large bodies of open water, and specialize in snaring fish near the water’s surface with powerful talons and barbed feet. African Fish Eagles are found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, and are the national bird of Zambia and Namibia."

 

[nczoofan]

The park has finally opened the rhinoceros hornbill exhibit located next to the event pavilion. It currently is home to a pair.

 

[nczoofan]

The newest aviary complex named “Birds of Paradise” is slated to open in October.

“Join us at Sylvan Heights Bird Park as we officially open our largest new aviary featuring flocks of colorful birds from tropical regions of southeast Asia, Indonesia, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Species on exhibit include Raggiana birds-of-paradise, green pygmy geese, plum-headed parakeets, Nicobar pigeons, Victorian crowned pigeons, and many others.”

Grand Opening: Birds of Paradise

 

[nczoofan]

Here are some more pictures of the complex from the parks Facebook (I also shared the initial plans to compare). As you can see there are 3 main walkthrough aviaries, as well as several separate aviaries, largely concentrated along the indoor housing. So a similar setup to Wings of the Tropics but definitely more professional looking.

 

[nczoofan]

Sylvan Heights has acquired two Southern Cassowary chicks. They are temporarily being kept next to the emu, although a new exhibit is being built for them. I imagine this will be in the field that once slated for crane exhibits.

 

[drill]

The new aviary is open. Hopefully a visit will happen on Sunday, followed by species list and a few pictures.

 

[drill]

A few updates first outside of the new exhibit
1. Wreathed hornbills appear to be gone
2. Egg display replaced poison frog exhibit. Amphiuma tank still empty
3. New Rhinoceros hornbill exhibit is very nice.
4. Major Mitchell's cockatoo on sign in Parakeet Landing (not seen)
5. Gambel's quail in the aviaries across from the Australian aviary and signed in Wings of the Tropics.
6. Bobwhite seen in Eurasian aviary
7. Killdeer seen in North American aviary
8. Red-billed blue magpie replaced Magpie-jay in the former Ruff aviary.

 

[drill]

Species list of Birds of Paradise
White-breasted woodswallow

Raggiana bird-of-paradise

Wandering whistling-duck
species of shorebird (if someone can please identify)
Black-necked stilt
Nicobar pigeon
Blue crowned-pigeon
Luzon bleeding-heart
Buff-crested bustard
Crested pigeon
Regent parrot
Green-naped pheasant-pigeon
Red-breasted parrot

Plum-headed parakeet
American oystercatcher

European blackbird
Plush-crested jay
Sulawesi ground-dove
Green pygmy-goose

Masked lapwing
Mulga parrot
Outside exhibits
1. Rainbow lorikeet and Crested wood-partridge
2. White-rumped shama and Society finch
3. Black-throated magpie-jay and Golden pheasant

 

[drill]

A few updates first outside of the new exhibit
1. Wreathed hornbills appear to be gone
2. Egg display replaced poison frog exhibit. Amphiuma tank still empty
3. New Rhinoceros hornbill exhibit is very nice.View attachment 516329
4. Major Mitchell's cockatoo on sign in Parakeet Landing (not seen)
5. Gambel's quail in the aviaries across from the Australian aviary and signed in Wings of the Tropics.
6. Bobwhite seen in Eurasian aviary
7. Killdeer seen in North American aviary
8. Red-billed blue magpie replaced Magpie-jay in the former Ruff aviary.

Somehow forgot to mention the new Cassowary (two chicks) exhibit across from the pheasantry

 

[drill]

can someone help identify this species?

 

[WhistlingKite24]

Two Broad-billed Hummingbirds have hatched and been successfully raised at Sylvan Heights Bird Park. This breeding success occurred off-exhibit.

Source: Sylvan Heights's Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1473354636430999

 

[Cypselurus]

can someone help identify this species?

looks to be a Willet, they had 2 in the "Birds of Paradise" aviary when we visited this past weekend.

 

[Smaggledagle]

Other 2022 News:

On April 19th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) Hawaiian geese hatched on April 15th.

Nene Goslings | Meet our newest arrivals! This season’s first clutch of Hawaiian Geese, or Nene, hatched last Friday in the park’s North America aviary. They have... | By Sylvan Heights Bird Park | Facebook

On June 2nd, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) black-necked stilts hatched which are now on exhibit in the North American aviary.

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On June 17th, it was announced that a (0.0.1) lesser white-fronted goose was hatched at the facility 2 weeks prior.

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On June 21st, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Eurasian eagle owl hatched 3 weeks prior and is now on exhibit.

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On June 24th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) roseate spoonbills, as well as another (0.0.1) Hawaiian goose hatched.

What's hatching at Sylvan Heights Bird Park?

On July 21st, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) scarlet ibises hatched.

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On July 22nd, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) American flamingo hatched on July 19th.

New Flamingo Chick at Sylvan Heights Bird Park | We have another new arrival in the Landing Zone! This American flamingo chick is only three days old, and although it is currently spending a lot of time... | By Sylvan Heights Bird Park | Facebook

On August 5th, the zoo announced that (0.0.7) Bernier's teals hatched.

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On September 7th, the zoo announced they were building a new public exhibit for their southern cassowaries. Construction was completed by early October.

It's The Year of the Cassowary!

On October 7th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) spotted whistling ducks were hatched.

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On October 18th, the zoo announced the names of their (0.0.2) southern cassowaries, Chenzy and Magen.

Southern Cassowaries | It’s official: meet Chenzy and Magen! During our 2022 Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, two guests won the opportunity to name our Southern Cassowaries.... | By Sylvan Heights Bird Park | Facebook

 

[SwampDonkey]

I'll post a full review in the next few days, but I was able to stop by here yesterday.

The cassowary have a habitat across from the events building - and it is HUGE. Easily the largest cassowary habitat that I have ever seen.

The habit beside the "endangered" pond is empty right now.

The rhinoceros hornbill aviary contains king vultures now.

 

[TinoPup]

I'll post a full review in the next few days, but I was able to stop by here yesterday.

The cassowary have a habitat across from the events building - and it is HUGE. Easily the largest cassowary habitat that I have ever seen.

The habit beside the "endangered" pond is empty right now.

The rhinoceros hornbill aviary contains king vultures now.

Were any of the aviaries closed because of flu?

 

[SwampDonkey]

Were any of the aviaries closed because of flu?

Not that I am aware of. The small side aviary across from Australia that holds quail and partridge was covered in thick plastic sheeting, but I am not sure if that was because of cold weather or because of the bird flue. I lean towards cold weather since none of the other aviaries were closed in any way.

 

[TinoPup]

Not that I am aware of. The small side aviary across from Australia that holds quail and partridge was covered in thick plastic sheeting, but I am not sure if that was because of cold weather or because of the bird flue. I lean towards cold weather since none of the other aviaries were closed in any way.

Awesome, thanks!

 

[SwampDonkey]

Two Hawaiian geese hatched yesterday and are now out and about in the North American aviary.
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