Dear Parrots magazine,
In reply to T Hollings letter in issue 141, I have been to the National Parrot Sanctuary twice, once in summer 2007 and again two weeks ago, whilst there have been some improvements, the flights have been extended, there are still far too many birds there, 2000 in all.
Dear Parrots magazine,
Parrots issue number 141 October. After having read Trevor Hollings’ letter regarding the National Parrot sanctuary, I was shocked by his views. I have visited this place on several occasions over the past few years and strongly disagree with him. From my experience the owner, Steve, is certainly not running the place, purely to make a profit. He provides long-term shelter and housing for over a thousand rescued parrots and takes great pride in providing each and every bird with the varied diet and care they require. I would say Steve’s only fault lies with the fact that he can never turn away a parrot in need – if, indeed, this can be classed as a fault.
Dear Parrots magazine,
With reference to Trevor Hollings or North Yorkshire’s letter in Parrots issue 141 October. I find it extremely difficult to believe that anyone could say that Steve, of the National Parrot Sanctuary, is only interested in making a profit and that the aviaries are not ideal or suitable for the birds there.
Dear Parrots magazine,
Formal organisation of Bureaucracies i.e. the Budgerigar Society (BS) inevitably leads to Oligarchy, under which organizations originally idealistic and democratic eventually come to be dominated by a small, self-serving group of people who achieved positions of power and responsibility. This can occur in large organisations because it is physically impossible for everyone to get together every time a decision has to be made. Consequently, a small group is given the responsibility of making decisions. People in this group would become enthralled with their elite positions and more and more inclined to make decisions that protect their own power rather than represent the will of the BS Membership they are supposed to serve. Bureaucracy and democracy do not mix, despite any protestations and promises that they would not become like all the rest, those placed in positions of responsibility and power often come to believe that they too are indispensable, and more knowledgeable than those they serve. As time goes on, they will become further removed from the rank and file of the BS Membership.
Dear Parrots magazine,
I’d like to comment on conditions for birds at the National Parrot Sanctuary and Zoo in Lincolnshire.
Dear Parrots magazine,
I would like to thank Pam Fryer for sharing with us the final chapter of this very tragic story, but also so enlightening. In fact it’s extremely important we are reminded to take every possible measure to protect our feathered family against theft, because it would be not only our heartbreaking loss, but also a serious chance that our parrots end in the hands of people who see them as ‘things’, not as living creatures even more sensitive than we humans are.
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