> Please note that Bamfords seed lorry will be in attendance at our Help the Birdkeepers Show at Stafford on 1st December. It will be parked close to the rear entrance of the Argyle and Sandylands Halls, where the show is held.

> One of our long-standing conservation projects is for Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica, organised by Dr Chris Vaughan, and involving education of the local population (especially school children), monitoring populations and providing artificial nest sites. Chris is to be congratulated on his tireless efforts, and we thank him for his regular updates. The latest are now visible at the bottom of the page on the project here - The Scarlet Macaw in Costa Rica

> Entry wristbands and tables are now available to order for our Help the Birdkeepers Show at Stafford County Showground on Sunday 1st December, at our on-line Shop

> You may not be aware, as it has not been well publicised, that as of 1st October 2024, it is now a legal requirement to register your birds if they have access to the open air. This would include most outdoor aviaries. The Parrot Society had protested against this plan from its inception, but sadly to no avail. For more details go to Registration of Parrots

> Following this year's AGM on Sunday 3rd November, a change to Clause 7 was made, to allow for on-line conference meetings. For full wording see Constitution of The Parrot Society UK

> We regret to announce the death of long-term PS member and past trustee Ray McMillan on 23rd September, after many years of chronic illness. Ray was instrumental in setting up our first website in 1999, and was its webmaster until 2005. He was also very active in parrot activities in his native south Wales. Are sympathies go to his daughter Rebecca and the rest of his family.

> If you are visiting this website you will have seen its new design. Unfortunately, we still have some issues with links to other sections, which we hope will be rectified asap.

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