Parrot Brains Meet for Aves 2003

Organized by the Northern Rivers Avicultural Society bi-annually since 1993, AVES is the time when the parrot brained wizards meet. This year AVES has participants from over 25 countries. Starting from 22nd August, in Grafton NSW Australia AVES is a spectacular feast of information. Since it's a non profit organization, registration fees are $600 Aust and includes travel accommodation, breakfast and entry fees.

Some luminaries include -William Horsfield...RSA who will speak on African aviculture and breeding complexes while Col Gunter will talk about Australian King Parrot Mutations.Steffen Patzwahl from Germany will be there too to share his experiences about Europe's Bird Parks.

Artist Gordon Hanley will speak about capturing birds on canvas and Peter Odekerken on Parrot photography. Other eminent speakers include Della Low, Walt Frey, Bob Doneley , Marcia Weinzettl Pinherio, Russell Mc Alister, Neville Connors, Jean Patterson and Debra McDonald. The list of expert speakers is long and the time is short. All one can say is that don't miss out on AVES 2003!