It is a rainy day at the centre today, but even if we don't enjoy this weather the birds take an opportunity for a free shower!
Kalifi (pictured here) hopped in her bath as soon as the rains started and had a good long soak and clean.
All birds preen oils into their feathers - that stops them becoming waterlogged, and the downy feathers close to the body help to insulate and keep them warm.
However, in the rain birds will not often chose to fly as the extra weight becomes problematic and their flight becomes hindered.
That’s why on days like this we don't fly our demonstration team but give them a well deserved rest day instead.