Vincent Coquet, the French connoisseur
“He’s a genuinely nice person, a caring friend, loyal, hospitable, generous, bird-wise his awards speak for themselves”. A tribute to Vincent Coquet by Joe Coakley... Read More
Coquet
Tish Harnett R.I.P.
I have received the sad news that Tish Harnett has died after a long illness.... Read More
The 2018 World Show, Part 1
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
World Show 2017, part 3: gallery two
First, enjoy the video of Giorgio Massarutto’s broken cap silver hen contributed by Joe Coakley, then have a look at the second (of two) gallery of the birds at the World Show. As always, click on a photo for a larger image and the name of the breeder. ... Read More
World Show, part 2: gallery one
This is the first of two galleries of photos of the birds taken at the World Show. Click on a photo for a larger image and the name of the breeder. ... Read More
World Show 2017, part 1: a few facts and many opinions
The 2017 show was held in Almeria, Spain. Around 26,000 birds in total with, I’m told, 224 gold and silver Lizards and 92 blues on display. The results can be found here.... Read More
World Show 2016: more photos
My thanks to Joe Coakley for sending me these photos.... Read More