April 28 Canberra Finch Club Meeting
Presentation by David Holmes
All are invited to hear David speak at the April meeting of the Canberra Finch Club. Contact Canberra President Matt McCabe 0431 199 349 for details.
May 13 Meeting
Gouldian Genetic Research—Peri Boulton
Peri is working on research into Gouldian Finch Polymorphism alongside Dr Simon Griffith as part of Macquarie University Avian Behavioural Ecology Group. Hear cutting edge research from cutting edge avian researchers!
Black Throat Finch Research—Stanley Tang
Stanley completed his PhD studies on the endangered Black-throat Finch. He is recognised as an authority regarding conservation of this species.
May 17 Aviary Visit with Wollongong Finch Club
Shoalhaven Aviary Visit
All FSA club members are invited to tour a range of aviaries in the Shoalhaven. Call Steve Porter on 0423 624 200 to register your interest.
June 10 Meeting
Diamond Sparrows—Jason Holmes
Diamonds are a local native whose numbers have dwindled in the wild. They are a highly sought after species that can be difficult to breed. Jason has been successfully breeding Diamonds in a variety of setups over many years.
July 8 Meeting
Bird Calls Quiz—Mikayla Larkin
Mikayla is a keen junior from the Hawkesbury Finch Club. This terrific quiz is much more difficult than expected. At the Wollongong club there were members unable to identify calls of birds they’ve bred for 30+ years. Let’s see if Sydney members can outdo their Hawkesbury and Wollongong counterparts!
August 12 Meeting
Russell Kingston
Topic TBA.
September 9 Meeting
AGM
Why not volunteer and get involved.
Breeding Livefood Series – Part 1
TBA
October 14 Meeting
Darwin’s Finches, the Gouldian and the Jacarini – how are they connected? – Gary Fitt
Features the Galapagos and a bit of history.
November 11 Meeting
TBA
TBA
December 9 Meeting
FSA Christmas Party.
Pizza, KFC and other health food on offer!
December 12 Saturday Bird Sale
Public Sale of Member’s Birds.
Opens to the public at 10am. Major raffle drawn at midday.