Monthly Archives: August 2010

Fairy bluebird fledges at Paradise Park, Cornwall

Posted on August 31, 2010 by kpsupport

The first in 15 years: a fairy bluebird chick. Photograph courtesy of Paradise Park.The first fairy bluebird chick to fledge at Paradise Park, Cornwall, since 1995 has delighted park staff. David Woolcock, curator of the collection, near Hayle, said that … Continue reading →

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Loro Parque replaces small aviaries with seven big ones

Posted on August 30, 2010 by kpsupport

Red-collared lory: now shown in groups, rather than single pairs. Photograph courtesy of Loro Parque. Tenerife’s Loro Parque has completed work on its new lory aviaries, which will transform the way it keeps and displays these handsome birds. The park … Continue reading →

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What’s on this long weekend

Posted on August 27, 2010 by kpsupport

EVENT: Welsh BS Area Show. WHEN: Sunday August 29 2010WHERE: Hartridge High School, Newport. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: For its annual show, the club has lined up experienced judges T. Jukes, L. Jukes, J. Copeland and M. Dark. Contact the … Continue reading →

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Lost & Found birds: August 26

Posted on August 26, 2010 by kpsupport

LOST on August 7 in Uckington, Glos, a cockatiel. LOST on August 8 in Skewen, Neath, a black-headed conure. LOST on August 9 in Cardiff, an African grey parrot. Found locally. LOST on August 11 in Belfast, … Continue reading →

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Editor’s letter (August 26 issue)

Posted on August 26, 2010 by kpsupport

Here at Cage & Aviary Birds we are lucky to have a smallish library of bird books consisting of titles sent to us for review down the years. Some of the books are true avicultural classics, such as Robert L. … Continue reading →

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In this week’s issue (August 26)

Posted on August 25, 2010 by kpsupport

We reveal how breeding spangle budgerigars can boost your stud's success. We visit Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset. We meet prize-winning canary fancier Garry Mann. Our vet Brian Stockdale explains how finding the cause of nerve damage in birds is not always easy. We profile a host of species, … Continue reading →

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Update on peregrine falcon egg smuggler

Posted on August 23, 2010 by kpsupport

In a follow-up to the story about Jeffrey Lendrum's jailing, it has since been revealed that he had previous convictions for similar offences in Canada and Zimbabwe. The eggs were valued at £70,000 and the RSPB has suggested a buyer … Continue reading →

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Peregrine falcon egg smuggler jailed

Posted on August 20, 2010 by kpsupport

A Northamptsonshire man caught attempting to smuggle peregrine falcon eggs out of the UK has been jailed for 30 months. Appearing at Warwick Crown Court on August 19, Jeffrey Paul Lendrum, 48, of Towcester, was sentenced after pleading guilty to … Continue reading →

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What’s on this weekend

Posted on August 20, 2010 by kpsupport

Event: South West Lancs BS. When: Sunday, August 22. Where: Warrington Collegiate, Winwick Rd, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 8QA. What’s it all about: The Bill Scarisbrick Memorial Show – a major gold patronage BS double challenge certificate show, with organisers hoping … Continue reading →

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Lost & Found birds: August 19

Posted on August 19, 2010 by kpsupport

• LOST on June 28 in Uxbridge, an African grey parrot. • LOST on July 3 in Cardiff, an African grey. • LOST on July 20 in New Waltham, Lincs, an African grey. • LOST on July 24 in Tamworth, … Continue reading →

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