The British Isles has never been that well known for staging symposiums, conventions or even one-day conferences, but Jerry Kidd has changed all that. Over the weekend of 26th - 28th June, Dublin was the chosen city for staging the International Parrot Symposium, held in the world famous Trinity College. Speakers included some of the best known aviculturists, veterinarians, behaviourists and those who are regarded as authorities on bird management and welfare.
There are, of course, always issues that become controversial but trends are changing, and for the better. We are still at the very early stages of understanding all things to do with parrots and parakeets, but understanding is moving forward in a positive way that can only benefit our birds. This symposium covered the issues that are of great interest to all of us today.
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