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AFA Convention, St. Petersburg, FL, August 4-7, 2010 July 18, 2010

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The American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. Presents their 36th annual convention.

The Magic of Birds

St. Petersburg, FL – August 4-7t, 2010

Learn about bird behavior, breeding, conservation, health and nutrition from internationally recogniszed speakers.  Enjoy a live magic show with birds and incredible raffle and silent auction prizes.  Plus much more including an behind the scenes tour of Lowry Park Zoo.  A must for all bird lovers – beginners and experts alike!

Register early online: AFABirds.org

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Parrot event

MSPCA seeks owner of injured bird July 9, 2010

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"Rambo" the budgie

News Article from Fox 25 Boston – A budgie (parakeet) was found recently and is now being treated by Angell Animal Medical Center through their Avians and Exotics Service.    The bird, nicknamed Rambo, was found in an East Arlington resident’s backyard Wednesday around 6:30 pm, suffering from shock.   Rambo was found to have been bitten by an animal; according to Dr. Jennifer Graham.

Rambo is wearing a legband, which should help identify him to his original owners.

To report any information regarding the Budgie please call the MSPCA-Angell at (617) 541-5120.

Read the full article at myfoxboston.com : MSPCA seeks owner of injured bird

Bird Fair and Show – Murfreesboro, TN – Sep. 11-12, 2010 June 27, 2010

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Heart Of Tennessee Aviculture Society
Exotic Bird Fair And Show
Fair: Sept. 11th & 12th, 2010
Time : Sat. 9-5  Sunday 10 – 4
Birds – Cages – Toys – Seed – Auctions

Shows: Sat Only 10:00a.m till ?

Hospitality: Sat. Night 6:30 At The Motel Listed Below Free!

Bird Entry: Friday: 6pm – 8pm  Saturday: 7am – 9am
AWARDS: Crystal, Rosettes & Ribbons.
JUDGE: Annette Howard.
2 Divisions NAPS: Hookbills & NFSS:Finches & Softbills.

Middle Tennessee State University
Tennessee Livestock Center, Murfreesboro,TN. 37130

INFO:
Fair: James: 615-739-0631- midtnecho@yahoo.com
Show & Fair: Wilma: 615-396-8440- tnma2@comcast.net
Show & Fair: Richard: 931-607-4500- needmorebirds@yahoo.com

Accommodations: Americas Best Value Inn & Suites – 615-896-6030 – Block# 55042.
Ask For Kenny–$42.00 Per Night & Mention Bird Fair!

Club Website: http://www.heartoftnaviculturesociety.com

Songbird Smuggler Gets Prison June 9, 2010

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Sony Dong came under investigation in 2008 when customs inspectors at LAX found abandoned luggage that contained 18 birds, five of which were dead.

By Associated Press

BIRD-BRAINED SCHEME: Customs officials arrested the smuggler with 14 Asian songbirds strapped to his socks. (Photo: Splash)

Sony Dong, 46, of Garden Grove, was also ordered to pay $4,000 in restitution to federal authorities who are caring for the birds.
Dong came under investigation in December 2008 when customs inspectors at Los Angeles International Airport found an abandoned piece of luggage that contained 18 birds, five of which were dead, and determined that he had checked it while boarding a flight in Vietnam.
In April 2009, customs officials determined that Dong was scheduled to fly from Vietnam and arrive at LAX. They conducted an inspection and saw bird droppings on his socks and feathers peeking out from under his pants.
Fourteen live birds were found attached to pieces of cloth wrapped around his calves. When officials served a search warrant at Dong’s home, they found 51 additional songbirds.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark A. Williams said a songbird sells between $800 and $1,000 on the black market.
Dong pleaded guilty to illegally importing wildlife.
Prosecutors said the ringleader of the operation, Duc Le, bought plane tickets for Dong and instructed him to purchase the birds and smuggle them into the U.S.
Williams said the birds, which are in quarantine, will be donated to zoos and aviaries.
Copyright 2010  AP News

Amazing survival story of Woodpecker vs. Sparrowhawk

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This amazing photo showed up in my inbox today!   Below is the full story from MailOnline.

Close call: A woodpecker clings on to a wooden pole as it hides from a preying sparrowhawk.

Desperate to avoid the hawk-eyed gaze of his enemy, the woodpecker clings to a fence post, absolutely motionless.

The smaller bird has already had one rather too close encounter with the claws of the sparrowhawk, and now just one involuntary flutter of a wing would be enough to give the game away and turn him into dinner.

Astonishingly, however, while the predator perched on the post swivelling its head from side to side, it never looked down.

nd after more than a minute of failing to spot its prey, it lost interest and flew off.

The drama was caught on film by wildlife photographer Robert Fuller in his garden at Thixendale, near York.

He had seen the sparrowhawk with the woodpecker in its claws and waved his arm to frighten off the bird of prey. That allowed the woodpecker to fly to the sanctuary of the fence post, but ten minutes later the sparrowhawk returned.

Mr Fuller, 37, said: ‘It landed on top of the very post where the woodpecker was.

‘I know that sparrowhawks hunt by movement so as long as the woodpecker remained absolutely still he would be safe.

‘In the end the sparrowhawk moved off and the woodpecker lived to see another day.’

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1283205/Now-DID-woodpecker-Sparrowhawk-fails-spot-prey-nervous-bird-hides-below.html#ixzz0qNiQSnF6

Proud Parents Feed Their Chick at SeaWorld Orlando May 27, 2010

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ORLANDO, FL (May 26, 2010)

A tawny frogmouth chick, hatched April 11, gets fed by its mother, while the father looks on. In less than a year, six chicks have been hatched at SeaWorld and all are now thriving.

Until recently, the population of tawny frogmouths in North American zoos was facing extinction — and breeding programs were largely unsuccessful. SeaWorld worked with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums  (AZA) to develop a program to sustain the species’ growth.

SeaWorld aviculturists have bred an unprecedented  24  chicks over the past 10 years. Typically as a part of this program, chicks are hand-reared by aviculturists to ensure they receive the best care during their first few fragile weeks. Through years of research, SeaWorld has made it possible for this chick to be raised by its parents.

Tawny frogmouths are native to the forested savannas and open woodlands of Australia. When fully grown, the insect-eating birds will be between 9 and 21 inches tall.  To discover more, visit SeaWorld.org.