Cassino, part 2: a visit to Domenico

Posted on 09/01/2024 by Huw Evans 4 Comments

I don’t suppose that many Lizard canary breeders would turn down an invitation to visit Domenico Mungiguerra. I certainly didn’t. He lives near Cassino, so this was a golden opportunity to see one of the best strains of Lizards in the world. Most of my readers will know that Domenico is having to rebuild […]... Read More

Cassino, Part 1: the Associazione Ornitologica Albatros

Posted on 03/01/2024 by Huw Evans 6 Comments

The last World Show I attended was at Matosinhos, Portugal in January 2020. I was there to give the second presentation on the London Fancy in our quest for the breed to be recognised by COM. One of the OMJ assessors came up to me after the presentation and asked if I would like […]... Read More

The 2018 World Show, Part 1

Posted on 24/01/201830/01/2018 by Huw Evans 5 Comments

Anyone who followed the preparations for the 2018 World Show at Cesena will be aware that this was going to be a special edition: a record number of show birds, a show hall with good natural lighting, and the likelihood of a strong team of Lizard canaries from the host nation. All this was set […]... Read More

Cesena 2018 preparations for judging-FSS

World Show 2018: a preview

Posted on 07/01/201817/01/2018 by Huw Evans 10 Comments

One of the most important artistic points of interest in Romagna, Cesena is a must for good food and wine lovers. The lordship of the Malatesta family brought Cesena to the apex of its culture and history, with some architectural and artistic treasures that can still be visited today.... Read More

World Show tragedy: second update

Posted on 03/03/201603/03/2016 by Huw Evans Leave a comment

Angelo Citro has finally received the death certificate for his Lizard canary that perished on the journey to the World Show. It was received via e-mail with the following message:... Read More

An interview with Paolo Vicidomini, Part 2

Posted on 15/02/2016 by Huw Evans Leave a comment

In part 2 of his interview with Angelo Citro, Paolo Vicidomini tells us how he cares for his birds during the breeding and show seasons.... Read More

An interview with Paolo Vicidomini, Part 1

Posted on 11/02/201612/02/2016 by Huw Evans 3 Comments

Anyone who has had any contact with the Lizard canary breeders in Italy will be struck by how young they are. One of the youngest and most successful is Paolo Vicidomini. He is not well known in Britain, but he deserves to be.... Read More

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The London Fancy and the Lizard canary

. Angelo Citro