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Canaries Month by Month DECEMBER

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AT THE time of writing, I'm packed and ready to leave for the airport on a judging trip to Germany for the German YCC open show on December 2. (NB: I added some photos taken at this event when I got back.) I love judging abroad. It's a privilege to meet existing and new friends whom I will have the pleasure of knowing for years to come. It's one of the aspects of our great hobby which I really enjoy, and one which I take seriously.

UK judges are held in high esteem worldwide, particularly when they are representing our traditional, classic breeds of canary. When accepting overseas engagements, judges are representing their country and chosen canary breed,

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