Help with bird id.

[Grooveski]

Hiho
Was wondering if anyone could help. My folks have a pair of these in the garden(in Cumbria) and we've no idea what they are.
They appeared a couple of weeks ago, got comfy in a neighbouring field and have taken to hopping over walls and grubbing around.

Cheers,
Josh

 

[JAG009]

guinea fowl


Jason

Ps good eating

 

[Robbi]

+ 1 for the above

( they do become quite tame and will feed from the hand )

 

[Grooveski]

That was quick. Cheers Jas.
Have heard of them and seen the name on numerous lists, never seen one though.

 

[Bigfoot]

Helmeted Guinea Fowl, not natives but introduced.

 

[Toddy]

Apparantly the bees knees for removing tick infestations in an area too

If they nest and have chicks your parents are on a winner

cheers,
M

 

[filcon]

Great chuck guinea fowl.

phil

 

[Mesquite]

reported