Had a good visit to Beale today, was fairly busy though people were well spread out.
There were at least three wallabies in the former reindeer enclosure, though they were unsigned. There were only a couple of the Arctic foxes visible including during feeding so not sure if they still have all three.
It was a shame to see the Banded Mongoose gone. The prairie dogs have made short work of digging up the joined enclosure and making the most of the larger space
There were no animals in the enclosure next to the Prairie dogs that has variously had red footed tortoise and ferrets in the past.
Was interesting to see the new Snowy Owl enclosure with a lot more room than the previous one
The newer Sulcata tortoise enclosure is a good size and it was easy to get good views. Was also good to see the python in it's new and larger space.
Enjoyed seeing the squirrel monkeys as I still rather miss them from Whipsnade and it's not always easy to find places with them. Not the largest space for them but they are a small group at present and there is a good amount for them to do inside and out.
The dwarf mongoose and Hyrax offer good views in their new space in Human Nature, though the glass is poor for photos.
Didn't see either of the Chacoan Mara groups or the baby, but was good to see the most recent Guanaco arrival feeding from mum.
There were Padawan Peacock pheasants and what looked like the Crimson Bellied Conures in the former Kookaburra enclosure, neither were signed but probably the birds from the larger aviary opposite the Tayra as they were not signed in there. Was a shame not to see Scarlet Ibis, Purple Swamp Hen or Javan Sparrows any more but was enjoyable as usual to see the Rufous Laughing Thrush pair in the other aviary and the new Budgies were active and noisy.
