Orange-cheeked Waxbill
Estrilda melpoda
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 birds
• 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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South-West Branch Meeting
Sunday 5 September 2010, Hall open 2pm
Botus Fleming Village Hall (Nr Saltash, off A38)
Western Branch Meeting
Sunday 3 October 2010, 1.30pm
Frenchay Village Hall, Beckspool Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1NG (5 mins from M4 Jnct19)
Northern Branch Meeting
Sunday 21 November 2010, 1.30pm
Bramley Village Hall, S. Yorks S66 2SA (M18 Jnct1)
