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BY THE EDITOR
such beautiful parrots but need our support as many of them are caught for pets which obviously depletes the wild stock, equally as damaging is the felling of trees with nest cavities to capture the babies which means that there are fewer trees with the requisite nesting holes. Just simple deforestation to increase farmland or provide space for cattle ranching has had a substantial impact on the areas where these birds live. Support for conservation by organisations such as The Parrot Society also includes the education of the local populations so that they are aware that Scarlet Macaws are a valuable natural resource that is well worth protecting for the long term both for the beneficial work the Macaws do in their native habitat and the tourists they attract to the country, even visitors that are not that interested in birds greatly appreciate the sight of large brightly coloured Macaws flying and gathering at the clay licks.
Les Rance, Editor, The Parrot Society UK
www.theparrotsocietyuk.org
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LES RANCE
I am particularly delighted to have an article from a friend of mine Colin Scott who has been working very hard with his Red and Yellow Barbets which are rarely bred and he should be congratulated of his excellent breeding results with this difficult species. It is one thing breeding these birds but it also requires the skill and knowledge to write up the results into an interesting and informative article which is supported with some good images. There are a lot of skills being displayed in this article and I am sure that everyone who reads this item will be full of praise for Colin’s dedication with all these areas that have culminated in this article. The words on the progress that is being made on the 2012 National Exhibition are down to me so really at this point there is very little that is worth adding, just enjoy this update and rest assured that the 2012 event will be the best ever.
les.rance@theparrotsocietyuk.org BIRD SCENE 5
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