Cage & Aviary Birds

FURTHER RELEASES OF the Critically Endangered Madagascar pochard are planned for 2022 after the creation of a new population of the ducks on the island of Madagascar to help ensure the species’ survival. Last year, 35 captive-bred birds were released

FORMER WILDLIFE CRIME officer turned artist Paul Henery is set to stage his first solo art exhibition, which will explore the landscape and wildlife of the North. “WILD NORTH: Wild Places, Wild Weather, Wildlife” will run from March 11 to April 23 at

A MIGRATORY SONGBIRD uses the “dip angle” of the earth’s magnetic field to find its way back to its breeding sites, a new study concludes. But because the magnetic field changes over time, the location of “home” may change too. Ornithologists have lo

Expert advice • Opinion • Getting started • Species profiles • Key tips • Leading fanciers ESTABLISHED bird people will all recognise the zebra finch, which is well known for its easy management, free-breeding nature and hardiness. For this reason, t

AS I write this in early February, I am full of excitement with the start of the conditioning of the birds. As a novice, the idea of conditioning for breeding came as a surprise. But as soon as we pass the solstice, the days get longer. Outside, seed