The Christmas issue is due out on Thursday 19 December and I hope you enjoy it! Karen Chudley explains how much she enjoys life with her team of Green-cheeked Conures, EB Cravens discusses separation anxiety in baby parrots and Rosemary Low brings news of brand new research carried out in Holland on why African Greys feather-pluck. The results are quite revealing!

For the last year the magazine has been providing some great ideas for volunteering opportunities, working with parrots and animals, around the world.
Carly Love, 18, decided to do just that, and went off to the Tambopata Research Centre in Peru. Starting in the June issue, Carly is writing of her experiences as a volunteer and sending back some great activity photos!
If you are interested in doing volunteer work, working with birds and animals, Carly's experience is a must-read! And, you don't have to be 18 to do it, anyone is welcome. If you are able to take time out, do your bit for endangered parrots and animals in the wild, and at the same time enjoy a unique travel experience!