Thursday, 7 February 2013
Shanny died
today, a sad day for us. She was 17 years old, Mark brought her in the night
before this because she was looking a little down. Her weight was OK, she was
not thin, but it was a very cold night last night so we were happy to have her
inside. This morning we gave her some skinned food with antibiotics, which she
took readily and looked very cheerful and an hour later she had died. Seventeen
is a good age, and she went with her
normal grace. She taught many people both staff and experience days, she came
to the US with me and back again, she was of our old breeding line, a real lady
with charming personality and manners. We all went down to the field just
before dark and buried her and toasted her with some wine.
Holly got back
today, she must be very tired as she went straight into work, but it was lovely
to see her. She has learnt a great deal and is very excited about the coming
breeding season. We candled some of the eggs this evening and she has a fertile
African Fish Eagle egg to manage and a fertile Tawny Eagle as well – so a good
start to the season.
We have a zoo
inspection tomorrow, which should go OK, the place is looking fine considering
how short staffed we have been in the last six weeks. Everyone has worked
really hard and we have achieved a great deal particularly while struggling
with winter weather as well.
The flying team
are going well, Pleiades flew particularly well today – much better than the
other day when she ended up in the wood! The owls are doing well and are ready
for our last two early year Owl Evenings. The Saturday is nearly full and the
Friday looking pretty busy as well. They have booked up well in the last couple
of weeks.
The flats are
done all but a new front door which we are waiting for, and a light and
extractor fan in the bathroom. They do look nice and are very snug and warm as
well, I am pleased we took the time and effort to get them back to being nice
again. Jimmi said the new shower is great even if they have to shower by candle
light, but it is very pleasant!
My trip to
Edinburgh went well, it was lovely to see Anna and David for a couple of days
and they looked after me very well. I was taken to a concert and the cinema,
neither of which I have done for a long time. The lecture went well and it was
nice to go to the Veterinary College and see where it was situated. I was a
little concerned as there are 74 steps up to their very beautiful flat and I
did not know how I would manage them, but surprisingly I managed fine and did
not die of lack of breath at the top either!
It is good to be
open again and see old friends visiting.
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