The Edward Youde Aviary is named after the late Sir Edward Youde, who was Governor of Hong Kong from 1982 to 1986. The aviary features lush vegetation, waterfalls and streams and is home to a variety of exotic and rare birds. (Source: Freya Mao)
This well-designed walkway not only allows visitors to get a closer look at the birds in the park, but also minimizes disturbance to the ecology on the ground, providing a unique bird-watching experience. (Source: Freya Mao)
It is a small facility dedicated to providing food and water for the birds, with food such as grains, fruits, and seeds on top, and a tray or shallow basin containing water for the birds underneath. The birds’ menu today includes papaya, dragon fruit, and apples. (Source: Freya Mao)
Two Green Imperial Pigeons are perched on the railing of the sidewalk, a species that typically moves in pairs or small flocks. Bathed in the soft sunlight, they gently bow their heads and meticulously preen their feathers. (Source: Freya Mao)
The Silver Pheasant, the provincial bird of Guangdong Province, boasts a distinctive appearance. Unlike the female, the male boasts bright red, exposed eyes and feet that are particularly eye-catching. This male bird is grooming its feathers with ease, even though there is a tourist holding a camera pointed at him just half a meter away. (Source: Freya Mao)
The two black-capped lories are having lunch at the feeding station. The feeding spot they’ve chosen offers pineapples, papayas, and apples. Their feathers are brightly colored, with the red feathers on their heads and abdomens standing out in sharp contrast to their green wings and black eye rings, making them particularly eye-catching. (Source: Freya Mao)
This aviary is a place with natural charm and vitality, exquisitely designed to provide visitors with opportunities to observe birds up close while creating a comfortable and safe habitat for them. The park is lush with green trees and dense vegetation, mimicking the natural habitats of birds and making one feel as if they have stepped into a primitive forest. It is not only a paradise for birds but also an excellent destination for people to relax, unwind, and get close to nature.
Upon entering this aviary, the first sensation is an overwhelming feast for the senses. Visually, the dense vegetation envelops you as if you were amidst a wild jungle. Audibly, the chirping of birds echoes all around, creating a symphony. Additionally, waterfalls cascade from heights, harmonizing with the murmuring streams, enhancing the auditory experience.
The aviary is actually quite loud.The sound of the aviary
And the two black-capped lories are singing while having lunch.Black-capped lories singing
