Monthly Archives: March 2010

In this week’s issue (April 1)

Posted on March 31, 2010 by kpsupport

 We investigate the ever-increasing cost of buying top Border canaries and ask whether it's helping or hindering the fancy in the UK. Why we love the diamond dove. The causes and cures of feather cysts in budgerigars. Carl Garnham shows … Continue reading →

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Birds ignore the noise and nest on set of traffic lights

Posted on March 30, 2010 by kpsupport

We've published loads of stories in the past about birds nesting in unusual places: on tractor seats, inside pianos, in the back of someone's car. But we've never seen anything quite like this: a pair of mistle thrushes nesting on a … Continue reading →

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Spring has sprung off

Posted on March 29, 2010 by kpsupport

Just when I thought spring had sprung and there is talk of the UK having its hottest summer in yonks, the weather man is now chatting about cold snaps and blizzards again. Unbelievable! Oh well, I don't care. I'm already … Continue reading →

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Editor’s letter (March 25 issue)

Posted on March 25, 2010 by kpsupport

Is there anything more dazzling than this week’s cover bird, the emerald starling? Sadly, despite Phil Mead’s claim that these birds are easy to breed (“Precious emerald”, page 15 of this week's issue), numbers in British aviculture remain low. The … Continue reading →

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In this week’s issue (March 25)

Posted on March 24, 2010 by kpsupport

  Phil Mead takes a close look at keeping and breeding the beautiful emerald starling. Paul Beer tells us about the challenge of breeding the red-billed quelea. Cyril Oldham shares his love of red canaries, describing them as a "working … Continue reading →

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Kingfishers in the news

Posted on March 23, 2010 by kpsupport

There's an impressive photograph gallery on the Telegraph website featuring 17 pictures of kingfishers in action.The pictures were snapped by Joe Petersburger and each one is absolutely stunning. Meanwhile, latest estimates from the RSPB suggest that sightings of kingfishers in … Continue reading →

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What’s on this week

Posted on March 19, 2010 by kpsupport

EVENT: Spring birds and bird song course WHEN: 10am, March 20 WHERE: Richmond Park (Pembroke Lodge) WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: Enjoy this 30 minute talk at Pembroke Lodge followed by a walk. Coffee and tea provided. Booking essential. TO FIND … Continue reading →

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Editor’s letter (March 18 issue)

Posted on March 18, 2010 by kpsupport

One of the key subjects that crops up again and again, and never more so than in this week’s breeding-themed issue, is the importance of keeping accurate breeding records.Without this information, how are you to be sure of the parentage … Continue reading →

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In this week’s issue (March 18)

Posted on March 17, 2010 by kpsupport

  Leading canary fancier Brian Keenan explains how to set up a stud and outlines the basic kit you need for the breeding season ahead. Peter German offers top advice on cage-breeding siskins. Neil Bickell shares his experiences of breeding … Continue reading →

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Cage & Aviary Birds has been shortlisted for two Newspaper Awards!

Posted on March 17, 2010 by kpsupport

We have been shortlisted in two categories in the 2010 Newspaper Awards. These are:  1. Niche Market Newspaper of the Year: The Newsprinters Award for all niche market (special interest) newspapers.  Others on the shortlist are: Angling Times, Church Times, … Continue reading →

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