Monthly Archives: October 2010

What’s on: Maidstone & South Eastern Counties Avicultural Society show

Posted on October 29, 2010 by kpsupport

WHEN: Sunday, October 31. WHERE: Market Hall, Barker Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LW. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: One of the most eagerly awaited shows in the South East. A breeders’ sale will also be held in conjunction with the show. … Continue reading →

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Goshawk picture wins prize in photography competition

Posted on October 28, 2010 by kpsupport

Photograph courtesy of Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010 competition This stunning image of a bird of prey attacking a gull is a winning photo in Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010, a competition organised by the … Continue reading →

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Lost & Found birds: October 27

Posted on October 27, 2010 by kpsupport

STOLEN on October 16 in Kennington, south London, an African grey parrot. LOST on September 20 in Rochford, Essex, an African grey. LOST on October 7 in Cannock, Staffs, an African grey. LOST on October 8 in Bebington, Wirral, a … Continue reading →

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Editor’s letter (October 27 issue)

Posted on October 27, 2010 by kpsupport

When it comes to birdkeeping, power, combined with passion, can often be a dangerous mix. While it’s important to be enthusiastic about the fancy, it’s not always a good thing to let the hobby dominate your life. We all know … Continue reading →

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In this week’s issue (October 27)

Posted on October 26, 2010 by kpsupport

We focus on foreign mannikins and ask if they are making a comeback in British aviculture. We meet a canary fancier on a mission to breed the perfect opal. We provide five time-busting tasks for cockatiel keepers. We show you … Continue reading →

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Budgerigar fanciers set up online forum

Posted on October 25, 2010 by kpsupport

A new internet budgerigar forum founded by five Budgerigar Society (BS) members is already being voted a hit, just six weeks after its launch. Budgerigar fancier Mick Freakley said the idea was first suggested to the BS council, but when … Continue reading →

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What’s on: Nottingham BFCC open show & Mansfield Woodhouse and District CBS members show

Posted on October 22, 2010 by kpsupport

When: Sunday Oct 24. Where: Village Hall, Church Road, Clipstone, Mansfield. What’s it all about: The first time these shows have combined. Expected benched entry of 400-plus Borders. To find out more: contact Notts secretary Albert Holmes, tel: 01159 700319.

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Gull picture takes top prize at British Wildlife Photography Awards

Posted on October 21, 2010 by kpsupport

The winning photo in the second British Wildlife Photography Awards shows a herring gull impervious to the might of the sea. Photographer Steve Young won £5,000 for his image. All the prize-winning photos are on display in London at Hoopers … Continue reading →

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Lost & Found birds: October 20

Posted on October 20, 2010 by kpsupport

STOLEN on September 29 in Buxton, Derbyshire, 69 Yorkshire canaries. LOST on September 22 in Dudley, West Midlands, a yellow-headed Amazon parrot. LOST on October 3 in Crawley, West Sussex, an African grey parrot. LOST on October 3 in Leigh, … Continue reading →

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Editor’s letter (October 20 issue)

Posted on October 20, 2010 by kpsupport

One of the attractions of birdkeeping must surely be the fact that birds are live creatures, with unpredictable natures –- you never know what they might do next. Over the years I have heard so many funny stories about birds … Continue reading →

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