Welcome to This Week’s Budgie Bulletin!
It’s been a whirlwind of activity this week in South Australia! We kicked off with the BSSA Stan Watson show, featuring over 230 entries and expertly judged by Gary Gazzard from NSW. The exhibition showcased some exceptional birds, setting the stage for the upcoming State selection show in just two weeks.
On Monday night, the BCSA contributed to the ANBC live streaming sub-committee, brainstorming ways to enhance our standard of excellence for this new platform. The sub-committee is a melting pot for progressive ideas driven towards the sustainment and development of the fancy as a whole moving forward. It’s a really exciting initiative from the ANBC.
Additionally, the BSSA’s monthly meeting was a highlight, with South Australia’s renowned bird carers, Doug Lange and John Mulley, educating attendees on the intricacies of preparing birds for show. Their presentation on Tuesday evening, followed by a hands-on workshop, offered valuable insights for breeders of all levels, from Open breeders, all the way through to Novice.
The engagement continued into Wednesday night at the North East Budgerigar Society (NEBS) pairing night. This informal session delved into pairing strategies and expected outcomes, providing a lively forum for discussion. The evening was made even more enjoyable with the return of the meat tray and fruit platter. Congratulations to Ken and Pamela Cox, and John Farrugia Gay, for snagging those delightful prizes!
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| In other news, the Bendigo club and Gold Coast recently hosted their annual shows. Congratulations to all the winners! While publishing the Show Results is not in direct violation of the ANBC Social Media policy, as these events are not Selection Shows, we choose to err on the side of caution. Our aim is to preserve the integrity of the event; therefore, we have decided not to publish photos of the winning birds. |
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| Looking ahead, this weekend is packed with exciting events for budgerigar enthusiasts. On Saturday, the North East hosts the Lloyd Edwards Show, featuring over 165 entries, followed by the Harry Johnston Show hosted by Port Pirie on Sunday, with more than 175 entries. Both events are shaping up to be fantastic gatherings for everyone who cherishes this wonderful hobby.
Additionally, entries close this weekend for the Logan Shield, the state selection show and a highlight of the South Australian budgerigar calendar. This event, focusing on Young Birds, serves as the State Championships and offers a thrilling opportunity for participants. Everyone is encouraged to engage and support, as the best young birds in the state vie for a spot on the 84-bird team heading to Launceston.
Reflecting on the enormity of the State and National titles, it’s noteworthy that the ANBC issued 147,180 rings in 2023, and of these, only 588 of these birds will make the cut to compete for 28 National titles on offer at the end of May. For the statisticians among us, this translates to approximately 1 in every 250 bred birds making the cut to compete in Launceston, and only 1 in every 5000 club-rung birds securing an elusive National title — the highest possible accolade in competitive exhibition budgerigars in Australia. |
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We are two week’s out from Adelaide’s Pet Show, which coincides with the weekend of the Logan Shield. We are providing a unique 20% discount code for entry into this year’s Adelaide event. You can use AZ4K48 when purchasing to get this discount. Feel free to share this code with your family and friends, as the more people we can get along, the greater the weekend will be, and our feathered friends will be the long-term winners.
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Meet Our Partners – Automated Solutions Australia (ASA)
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With the BCSA’s own Troy Holmes as one of its founders, Automated Solutions Australia is a valued partner to the Budgerigar Council here in South Australia. Headquartered in Adelaide, with offices in Melbourne, and also Detroit in the USA, the mission of Automated Solutions Australia is to introduce world-class best practices to the flexible automation sector here in Australia. They are committed to designing and engineering innovative robotic solutions that enhance their customers’ competitive positions within their respective markets. Their solutions emphasize enhancing throughput, quality, and productivity, while also ensuring a rapid return on investment and safeguarding workers by removing them from potentially hazardous tasks.Through a comprehensive and integrated approach, ASA aims to build and maintain customer trust by consistently demonstrating excellence, integrity, responsiveness, and respect. In doing so, Automated Solutions Australia continues to set the standard for best practices in the domestic robotic systems integration market.
If you’re looking to shore up your sovereign capability in Manufacturing, talk to Automated Solutions Australia. You can reach them on 1800 ROBOTS, or by connecting through their website (link below).
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This week features the release of two live auction catalogues, as well as Hunter Valley running their 32Auction event online. These events present excellent opportunities for enthusiasts to find particularly some hard to come by variety birds.
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ANBC Nationals Live Auction:
The ANBC Nationals Live Auction is an exclusive, invitation-only event for sellers that stands as a premier occasion for budgerigar enthusiasts within the exhibition budgerigar circuit. Typically, participation is limited to previous national winners and Hall of Fame inductees, underscoring the auction’s prestigious nature. Unique to this event, birds are sold in pairs rather than as individual lots, highlighting the importance of breeding and lineage. A link to the auction catalogue is provided below for those who are interested in bidding. The event will be live in Launceston on Sunday May 26th.
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WABC Fundraising Auction:
The WA Budgerigar Council (WABC) is hosting its Fundraising Auction on Saturday, May 18th 2024. All proceeds from the WABC 2024 Auction are dedicated to supporting the fundraising efforts for the 2028 Nationals, which will be hosted by WA. The auction catalogue proudly features birds generously donated by esteemed breeders Les Trumper, Mick Gearing, Norm Wheatley, Alan Jaeschke, Noel Kerr, and Ron Minn. Doors open at noon, with bidding set to begin promptly at 1 PM WA time.For interstate bidders interested in participating, Les Woodcock is available to facilitate the process. Les offers assistance in transporting the birds to the airport at no cost to the buyer, although transportation from the airport to the buyer’s final destination will incur costs borne by the buyer.
To check out the birds on offer, use the link below:
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Hunter Valley Budgerigar Society (HVBS) Online Auction:
Auction 10 is being hosted by the Hunter Valley Budgerigar Society Inc, featuring birds from some of the region’s top breeders. Esteemed breeders such as Dean Walsh, known for his grand championship-winning birds and national representatives, and Craig Barnett, a recent ANBC national winner in the Opaline AOSV class, are among the contributors. Additionally, Glenn Schiller and Richard Bucior, both recognised for their high-quality birds and National accolades, along with Brian Turner, known for his birds with modern features, are participating.To check out the birds on offer, use the link below:
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Get ready for an exhilarating lineup of events! This weekend, we’re thrilled to have the Lloyd Edwards Breeder Show and the Harry Johnston Breeder Show happening, showcasing some of the finest young birds in the State. The excitement continues into the following weekend with the Logan Shield on Sunday, May 19th. This event is not just a premier breeding competition; it also serves as the Special General Meeting (SGM) where we’ll discuss an important constitutional change to enable Internet Banking.
Don’t miss these fantastic opportunities to engage with the community and see the best young birds in the State.
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North East Lloyd Edwards Breeder Show
The Lloyd Edwards Breeder Show was named in recognition of its Life Member and President over twenty-three continuous years from 1994-2017. It serves as the premier young bird show for the North East Budgerigar Society. Birds are to be benched between 8 AM and 9 AM, and judging starts at 9:30 AM. The event will be open to the public from 1 PM to 2 PM. Lunch for the show participants is provided by Mr. Barista! Everyone is welcome.
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Harry Johnson Breeder Show
The Port Pirie Budgerigar Society (PPBS) is hosting the Harry Johnson Young Stock (Breeder) Show for 2024. Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Crystal Brook Institute, 26 Bowman Street, Crystal Brook. Judging begins at 10:15 am sharp. Any questions can be directed to the Show Manager, Bob Simpson, 12 Barkla Street, Kadina 5554, or [email protected]. Phone: 0407189975.For more details, check out the link below:
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West Australian Budgerigar Council (WABC) Fundraising Raffle for 2028 Nationals
Our good friends over in the West are working hard to raise money to host the Nationals in 2028. Get behind them by supporting their Auction, or their Cash Raffle. Details are below, as well as a link to Les Woodcock, who can connect you with tickets.
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48th ANNUAL ANBC Nationals hosted by the BCT
Act now—don’t miss out! We are just two weeks away from the Nationals, the premier event on the Australian budgerigar calendar. Register your interest today and secure your accommodation to ensure you are part of this incredible gathering. Year after year, these National events grow stronger and more innovative, and this year in Launceston will be no exception. We are excited to unveil some fantastic new initiatives soon. Don’t be the one who missed out on this spectacular opportunity!
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In closing, please remember that entries for the State Titles (Logan Shield) must be submitted by 5 PM this Saturday, May 11th. To avoid any last-minute rush, we encourage you to submit your entries promptly. We are looking forward to an active weekend in the budgerigar community with both the Lloyd Edwards and Harry Johnston shows taking place. It’s a great opportunity to come out, participate, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts.
Until next week.
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Show Dates for 2024
May
- Saturday, 11 May 2024, NEBS Lloyd Edwards Breeder Show,49 LeHunte St, Kilburn
- Sunday, 12 May 2024, PPBS Harry Johnson Young Bird Show, Crystal Brook Council Hall
- Sunday, 19 May 2024, BCSA Logan Shield Interbranch, Enfield Community Centre, Regency Road, Enfield
- Saturday, 25 May 2024, ANBC National Titles, Launceston, Tasmania
- Sunday, 26 May 2024, ANBC National Titles, Launceston, Tasmania
June
- Saturday, 22 June 2024, NEBS Fisher Annual Show, 49 LeHunte St, Kilburn
- Sunday, 30 June 2024, PPBS Hutchinson’s Annual Show, Crystal Brook Council Hall
July
- Sunday, 7 July 2024, BSSA Ron Norman Show, Westbourne Park Community Centre –388 Goodwood Road Westbourne Park
- Saturday, 20 July 2024, BCSA Auction & AGM, Enfield Community Centre, Regency Road, Enfield
October
- Saturday, 26 October 2024 – Budgie Fest
- Sunday, 10 November 2024 – BSSA/NEBS Interclub 2024, Westbourne Park Community Centre –388 Goodwood Road Westbourne Park
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