Cage & Aviary Birds

Lancashire numbers and quality

AT THE time of writing, I had just returned from the Lancashire BB&MC show. Just under 500 entries were on the benches, which I believe is the most the club has had in the 35 occasions that the show has been held. So, a good return, and it was good to see Messrs Lloyd and McCracken, along with various others. The enthusiasm shown by Jack and Terry is admirable and I hope that everyone who is a few years behind them keeps exhibiting as long as they have done.

As ever, there were some strong classes, in particular among the

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