Cage & Aviary Birds

FOLLOWING THE LATEST assessment of the risk level, the government has lifted Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) housing measures for poultry and captive birds in England and Wales. According to a statement from DEFRA: “Following ongoing monitorin

“I am proud to own Sid's own pair of models – a clear yellow cock and a clear buff hen – as well as the letters I received from him, giving details of the birds that helped to give him the vision to create his carvings and drawings.” ■

ACCORDING TO THE Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, a record-breaking number of puffins have been counted on and around Skomer Island in Pembrokeshire. The count, which took place in March, logged 42,513 birds, which is the highest total since c

NEW RESEARCH HAS found that a species of woodpecker in North America that prefers burned forest can breed in unburned woods too. It was previously thought that black-backed woodpeckers (Picoides arcticus) could only breed in areas of forest that had

EARLIER THIS YEAR marked a milestone birthday for me, as I turned over into the next decade of my life. As is often the case, I started to think about what I am up to and what I might want to do next. This can be described as a mid-life crisis for so

COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK & Gardens (CWP) in Oxfordshire celebrated its 53rd anniversary with record visitor numbers since it first opened at Easter in 1970. The conservation park has also shared a selection of fascinating images from its archives to co

THANKS TO THE initiative of regular C&AB contributor Donald Skinner-Reid, I was interviewed recently by the Brexit correspondent of the Guardian newspaper, Lisa O'Carroll. It was a chance to brief the mainstream media about the effects of Brexit on t

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OLD BIRD OFTEN hears that little has changed in birdkeeping over the past century, so he's been reality-checking with the help of some early 1920s Cage Birds. One word that doesn't appear there is “nutrition”, although the emphasis on correct “feedin

NICOBAR pigeons have a particular taste for the seeds of nutmeg. Hard nutmeg seeds that would require a hammer to break them are digested by the Nicobar with the aid of its large muscular gizzard. This is lined with horny plates and grit in the form

APRIL HAVING previously discussed two of the most important features of a high-quality Yorkshire canary, namely position and feather, I move on to a requirement that determines the bird and, if not present, makes those two features somewhat irrelevan

PRIGEN Conservation Breeding Ark is situated in the grounds of Taman Safari II in East Java. It is one of only a few places dedicated to the protection of native Indonesian animal species, and is certainly the largest. Its situation on the slopes of

WHEN fanciers talk about “condition”, they are usually referring to one of three elements in the annual cycle of our birds. These can be described as general condition, breeding condition and show condition. General condition is to both birdkeeper an

BEVERLEY CBS due to increased entries at recent shows, officials are keen to improve the show experience for its exhibitors. With this in mind, the 2023 show will be held at Beverley Racecourse which offers excellent facilities for this year's event.

ALDERSHOT CBS – April 27, Victoria Hall, 121 Ash Hill Road, Ash, Aldershot, Hampshire GU12 5DH, 7.30pm for 8pm. Meeting. Enquiries: 07395 973 971 or email: adcbs@hotmail.com CORNWALL BS – April 30, Treloweth Community Hall, Moorfield Road, Pool, Corn

Q Which clubs have you been most involved with? Any official roles? Stevie Stewart: I am the newsletter editor, patronage secretary and show secretary for the Lovebird 1990 Society. I am also involved in the new Scottish National show. I feel guilty

FOLLOWING my recent drama and subsequent call for help (C&AB February 22 and March 29), I was delighted to receive a call from my long-time friend, super-breeder Simon Gage, asking me to pop down so he could help restock my breeding room with some qu