May Meeting Presentation

Guest Speakers

The Wednesday 28 May meeting will feature two special guest speakers from the Queensland Finch Society.

The guest speakers are Gary Fitt and Cheryl Mares, and will run for approximately 80 minutes. Gary’s presentation will be on Diamond Firetails, and Cheryl’s presentation will either be on Crimson Finches or Plumhead Finches.

All visitors are welcome, so please bring someone who may interested.

Elenbee Bird Supplies

Elenbee Bird Supplies will be doing a delivery at the May meeting. Should anyone require an order please send it through by 2pm, Wednesday 28 May.

Kind regards,
Terese & Barry Ryan
Elenbee Bird Supplies

13/38 Powers Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147
Phone/Fax 02 9624 5129
Email elenbee@optusnetnet.com.au
www.elenbeebirdsupplies.com.au

Victorian Proposal to Ban Exotics

The Victorian Government's Department of Primary Industry is contemplating changes to the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (Vic) which will potentially regulate (and prohibit) the keeping of certain exotic birds. Blue and Gold Macaws, various Amazons, Quakers, Nandays, Indian Ringnecks, Alexandrines, and many finches are just some examples of exotics included in that list.

Similar laws prohibiting the keeping, breeding, trade and sale of exotic animals (including birds) have been adopted on a state-by-state basis in the USA over the past 2 years.

This could well be the start of something similar in Australia which may extend to other states. The list of prohibited birds may also expand to include exotics not currently listed. These laws WILL affect all of us.

Please see the petition link at
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/people-against-the-bird-law.html
At the bottom of that page are links to the Victorian Department of Primary Industries web pages which discusses the ambit of the contemplated laws and the consultation that has already taken place.

Please inform your bird clubs and other relevant bodies of these foreshadowed changes. Please also let your state politicians know your views on this issue.