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In the May 16 2012, issue of Cage & Aviary Birds, Peter German says let's hear it for the stylish, characterful and 'humble' greenfinch.
In news we find out why the Scottish BS has changed its trophy points system and see why recent floods are threatening thousands of wading birds.
Keeping and showing budgerigars is one thing, but showing them is something else, says Clive Wakeman.
Barry Mills updates us on some of the eagerly awaited summer visitors at Rodley Nature Reserve in Leeds and describes the slow progress of volunteer activities throughout a rainy April.
Dave Brown meets canary stalwart and National Council for Aviculture chairman Chris Smith and finds out about his passion for breeding and exhibiting Fife canaries.
A cheeky conure – this week, Rosemary Low introduces a friendly, inquisitive parakeet that is known as the Houdini of the bird world.
Plus, lots more including: Canary breeding, aviaries, poultry, cherry finches, the Avicultural Society website review and Marketplace.
On sale Wednesday, May 16.
– Peter German fondly describes a favourite species, page 16.Breeders will tell you they have improved the greenfinch dramatically since the early days. I disagree. You can't improve on nature.
CBS = Cage Bird Society
BS = Budgerigar Society (eg Northern BS; but BS on its own always means THE Budgerigar Society, ie the national organisation)
CC = Canary Club (eg Border Fancy CC)
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