Hamilton Botanic Gardens aviary officially open

EXCITED about the official opening of the new aviary enclosure at the Hamilton Botanic Gardens are (from left) Southern Grampians Shire Council deputy mayor, David Robertson, Judy Paterson, FOHBG committee president, Marilyn Lyons, Rowly Paterson, and John Hawker. See story Page 5. Photo: BLAIR BURNS. 210408bb007

By Campbell Kirwan

April 09, 2021 | 2:41 PM

THE long-awaited official opening of the Hamilton Botanic Gardens aviary took place on Thursday morning with many excited onlookers.

The bird enclosure’s opening had been delayed since its completion in July last year, due to COVID-19 restrictions on group gatherings.