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Gallery updates

Posted on 19/02/201619/02/2016 by Huw Evans 3 Comments
Two more photo galleries have been added.  To view, go to to ‘Gallery’ in the menu bar at the top, and a drop-down menu will take you to the new pages.  Click on any image to see at a larger size.  There is also a ‘view full size’ option below each photo.... Read More
Posted in Galleries, General, Lizard canaryTagged gold Lizard canary silver
PV birdroom-fss PV p.aubertii PV 2015-claws & young-fss PV champ CCSC 2015-FI

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
Posted in General, Lizard canary, PracticeTagged . Angelo Citro Lizard canary Paolo Vicidomini
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World Show tragedy: an update

Posted on 12/02/201612/02/2016 by Huw Evans Leave a comment
The wheels of justice turn very slow, but grind exceedingly fine. Almost a month after we started to hear reports of the deaths of birds in transit to the World Show, FOI, the Italian birdkeepers’ federation, has issued a statement.... Read More
Posted in Bird's eye view, General, Lizard canary, ShowsTagged FOI Lizard canary World Show
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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
Posted in General, Lizard canary, PracticeTagged . Angelo Citro interview LCCI Lizard canary Paolo Vicidomini
Lizarddag 2015 JE + HH-fss Jules Etienne CCSH 2015

Stolen

Posted on 09/02/201609/02/2016 by Huw Evans 4 Comments
For many Lizard breeders the 2016 World Show has not been a happy experience.  Now more bad news.... Read More
Posted in Bird's eye view, General, Lizard canary, ShowsTagged Jules Etienne Lizard canary Lizard show silver World Show
WS 2016 Return of Italian birds

Bird’s Eye View: Cage & Aviary Birds 3 February 2016

Posted on 07/02/2016 by Huw Evans 1 Comment
Not one, but three items of interest to Lizard canary fanciers this week.... Read More
Posted in Bird's eye view, General, Lizard canaryTagged LCA Lizard canary Nigel Hastead World Show
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Sexual dimorphism: theory into practice, the answers

Posted on 04/02/201604/02/2016 by Huw Evans 1 Comment
If you have put your skills to the test, here are the answers.  If you haven’t, look away now and read my previous post Sexual dimorphism: putting theory into practice.... Read More
Posted in General, Lizard canary, Lizard canary basicsTagged Lizard canary rowings spangles

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