Kew ' s bird man . Warden of 100 birds , including crancs , geese , ducks and other species from all parts of the world , Mr J Claiden is the ' bird man ' of Kew Gardens . He knows all the birds by name , but his special favourite is Barbara , a New Zealand Paradise Goose , which follows him all over the Gardens . Photo shows , Kew ' s ' Bird Man ' , Mr J Claiden , with Barbara , his pet Paradise Goose . 31 March 1937