BS Spring show to trial staging birds by colour

The Budgerigar Society (BS) is trialling a new show staging format at its Spring Event 2022, held on May 21 and 22 at The Dome in Doncaster.

New ideas to save the capercaillie in Scotland

A new report warns that capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) could be lost to Scotland within two to three decades if the current rate of population decline continues.

The common crane makes a comeback

A new breeding survey has found that 2021 was a record year for the common crane, with 72 pairs across the UK and the population at its highest since the 17th century.

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Haith’s prize draw
1st August 2022
10 x 1kg bags to be won! FANCY WINNING A 1kg bag of Tip Top Budgie Seed or Plain Canary Seed, courtesy of bird food specialists Haith’s? We are giving 10 lucky readers the chance to win their choice of…
The three key rules of birdkeeping
21st June 2022
It’s good to fine-tune your technique to give you an edge in breeding showbirds – but, says NIGEL HEWSTON, let’s not forget the central tenets of husbandry amid all the details FOR anyone starting out with birds, this magazine often features…
Who’s Who: Michael Baldry
17th February 2021
Every week, we invite an influential figure in the cage bird fancy to tell us about themselves and their view of the hobby. This week: MICHAEL BALDRY Q Which clubs have you been most involved with? Any official roles? Michael…
Who’s Who: Tom English, Snr
17th February 2021
Every week, we invite an influential figure in the cage bird fancy to tell us about themselves and their view of the hobby. This week is slightly different: British bird breeder Tom English puts our questions (and some of his…
My original setup, rebooted
17th February 2021
When you’re a newlywed birdman, setting up home with your wife isn’t the only consideration – the birds need a new home too! Northern Ireland fancier MARK CARSON explains to Dave Brown how it has worked out in his case…