ANBC Logo Design

The voting for the Logo and Concept has been finalized. Each zone cast votes as follows: 1st place received 3 votes, 2nd place received 2 votes, and 3rd place received 1 vote. Some zones only voted for their first choice, while others followed the complete voting process.

The final result is unanimous, with Concept 1 emerging as the clear winner, receiving all 21 votes. The minor placements were distributed among the other concepts, with Concepts 2 and 3 each receiving 6 votes. This demonstrates the strong preference for Concept 1.

The ANBC wishes to advise that Concept 1 will now be incorporated into their website and all associated correspondence. That being said, the Logie Logo, the ANBC heritage logo for future National Winners, will remain unchanged.

The Marshall Family has 21 wire breeding cages, along with the associated nest boxes. The wire cages measure 600 wide x 330 high and 450 deep. They come with a nest box measuring 200 wide by 210 high and 160 deep, with removable concave. Ian is looking for $30 each for these. Many a champion budgie has been bred in these cabinets over the years that the Marshall Family has been exhibiting budgerigars for. Anyone who is interested in purchasing these can contact Ian Marshall on 0413 257 495.

Basil the Budgie was rescued 2 years ago from three attacking Magpies. He is a lovely Opaline Light Green male. His owners are looking for a good home for him – he comes with a reasonably sized cage and a freshly opened packet of birdseed. His owners would like to see him go to a good home as they can no longer look after him. To put your hand up to offer this budgie a forever home, contact Basil Popowycz in West Lakes on 0430215138.

A reminder that the 49th Annual ANBC National Titles registration link is available, for those of you thinking of jetting up to sunny North Queensland in May next year. The North Queensland Budgerigar Zone extends a warm invitation to all budgerigar enthusiasts, their families, and friends to join them in Cairns, North Queensland, for the 2025 Australian National Budgerigar Council (ANBC) Championship Show. This exciting event takes place at the Brothers Leagues Club, a premier venue perfect for our championship. For your convenience, accommodation is available at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort, just 600 meters from the venue, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all attendees. Join them for the 2025 ANBC Nationals in Cairns for a spectacular showcase of the finest budgerigars, engaging activities, and the chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts in the beautiful setting of Cairns. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a memorable event! Register using the link below.

Looking ahead, this weekend we have a BCSA judges meeting. All BCSA judges, except the three new ones, have BCSA judges shirts, and there’s a proposal for all judges to receive BCSA polos to be purchased with available sponsorship funds available if adopted.

The meeting will look at live examples of unusual birds, such as Saddlebacks, Darkwings, and Rainbows that are within the ANBC Standard. These will be discussed with examples, with a proposed AOSV class timeline extending to potential point assessment to 2030. Additional unusual birds like YF/WC and GF/WC combinations, Cinnamon wing Greywings, and Melanistic Spangles will also be covered off on display and discussed. The meeting will also cover off the ANBC Judges Meeting, where the flecking action plan was highlighted, along with the need for more data on Melanistic Spangles.

Nigel Tonkin will present his observations from the Nationals, which include decreased flecking, but increased wing issues. Discussions will also focus on the judging process for Major Awards locally, as well as the appropriate time for persisting with bird perching attempts, and interstate judges’ contributions. Other items, such as the Best of Status and Best in Show process at the Logan Shield, and the BSSA show schedules’ alignment with national standards, will also be covered off. Finally, the judges will comment on exhibitors entering multiple birds in the one class at the Logan Shield.

This meeting itself will feature a unique presentation on “Breeding Program Continuous Improvement – What Are the 1%ers That You Can Integrate into Your Breeding Season to Improve Your Results.” Six senior breeders will rotate among the tables, sharing their expertise on the breeding season and addressing any general questions. Each senior member will spend 10 minutes at each table, offering a valuable opportunity to learn from their experience.

The club will also provide pizzas as part of the Budgie Banter, so members are encouraged to arrive promptly at 7pm. Additionally, the “Bird of the Night” for this meeting will be the Spangle, Spangle AOSV, and Spangle Double Factor.

Following the aviary tour, there is an option to arrange a luncheon at the Arid Gardens, subject to the number of participants. Brian and Beverley’s operation features 78 covered aviaries housing approximately 240 birds, including Macaws, Amazon Parrots, Asiatic Parrots, Conures, African Parrots, and Budgerigars. This is a rare chance to see the latest colour mutations in parrots that are seldom viewed by the public. Recognizing that the travel distance may be a concern, we highly recommend carpooling to enhance the travel experience with conversation and camaraderie.

This special event is not limited to Port Pirie Club members but is also open to members of Adelaide clubs. Please notify Peter Glassenbury by the 30th of August if you wish to attend the aviary visit and the luncheon. Contact him at 0409 288 710 or [email protected] to confirm your participation and secure bookings for both the tour and the luncheon. This is an opportunity not to be missed!