White-headed
Nun
Lonchura maja
© Neil Bickell
The Aims of the Society
• To share information about proven breeding and feeding methods
• To encourage the breeding of Estrildid Finches (Waxbills, Munias, etc.)
• To help members locate, exchange, purchase or sell stock
• To build up stocks of captive-bred waxbills to minimise dependence on imports
• To assist members to contact one another at Branch Meetings or by telephone
Our magazine The Waxbill, is issued quarterly to all members and contains articles and advice on all matters relating to the keeping and breeding of birds.
The Society is affiliated to the National Council for Aviculture through membership of the Foreign Bird Federation
Welcome
to
The Waxbill
Finch Society
Formed in 1991
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25 MAY 2008
SOUTH-WESTERN BRANCH MEETING
Botus Fleming Village Hall (off A38, near Saltash), 2pm for 2.30 start
For further information contact Colin Tinkler on 01566 774579
15 JUNE 2008
NORTHERN BRANCH MEETING
Bramley Village Hall, S. Yorks (M18 Junction 1), hall open 11am
For further information contact Matthew Guest on 01709 862477
29 JUNE 2008
WESTERN BRANCH MEETING
Frenchay
Village Hall, Beckspool Road, Frenchay, Bristol (5 mins from M4 Jnct19)
Doors open 1.30 for 2pm start
Members' birds allowed
For further information contact John and Lynne McGill on 01179 570416
20 JULY 2008
MIDLANDS BRANCH MEETING
plus THE 2008 AGM
with a talk by Bob Storey on 'Diet for Waxbills' and 'Breeding
Agressive Species'
Doveridge Village Hall (off A50, near Uttoxeter), 11am for 11.30 start
Members may sell their surplus birds, all birds to be signed in upon entry. Cages must be clean, with a supply of food and water for the birds. NO overcrowding. Failure to comply will result in refusal of birds into the hall.
For
further information contact Dean Andrew on 07977 976601
