Cage & Aviary Birds

Lovely bird images – but what are the birds?

DURING a recent stay at Hoar Cross Hall, not too far from Burton upon Trent, I came across these beautiful bird paintings and a scan of a black-and-white pencil sketch. They decorated the walls of the dark library where guests are invited to enjoy teas or coffees at this grand hotel.

However, only one image – the sketch – was

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