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INTRODUCTION es Rance gives details of how the weather is affecting bird breeders and introduces the items in this edition.


MOUNTAIN PARAKEETS - Jerry Fisher updates us on this interesting South American parakeet.


CONSERVATION OF THE MAJOR MITCHELL’S COCKATOO


School children to help!


THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION 13TH OCTOBER 2013 The latest news


SECURITY WARNING For keepers of exhibition species


BREED AND RELEASE Gouldians in Australia


ON THE COVER ISSUE ELEVEN: APRIL / MAY 2013


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THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION


A look ahead to the October show


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BREED AND RELEASE


Details of the efforts to save the Gouldian Finch in Australia & how you can help.


CONSERVATION OF THE MAJOR MITCHELL’S COCKATOO IN AUSTRALIA


MOUNTAIN PARAKEETS - AN EXCELLENT CHOICE EXPERIENCE


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BIRD SCENE: Issue Eleven: April / May 2013 BIRD SCENE is run by The Parrot Society UK, 92A High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2BL, England. FOR SALES AND EDITORIAL ENQUIRES Telephone or Fax: 01442 872245 Website: www.theparrotsocietyuk.org E-Mail: les.rance@theparrotsocietyuk.org


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