WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Quick facts Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear Website: http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/washington Open: daily except Christmas Day Price: £6 to £10.45, under 4s free Reviewed: April 2022 Overall...
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Paperwork for African Grey Parrots
African Grey Parrots (psittacus erithacus) now require special paperwork, known as a CITES Article 10 (A10) if they are to be bought, sold, displayed, or...
CITES Article 10 Certificates
The Everything Bird guide to obtaining CITES Article 10 (A10) Certificates for captive / pet birds – including parrots, parakeets and other avian species. What,...
Cockatiels
Cockatiels are one of the most popular parakeets kept as pets. They are easy to keep and can be handled by (careful) children as well...
Budgerigars (budgies)
Available in almost every colour combination imaginable (except red/pink!), budgies are small, energetic birds which are one of the most popular pet birds available. Although...
Fresh food for birds
Pet birds, especially parrots, love to share a meal with us. For the most part, this is a positive thing – you are part of...
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Get a Parrot
OK, so I’m a hypocrite. I have eight parrots at the time of writing, and yet I’m advising against parrot ownership. Actually, I’m not…
Celestial Parrotlets
Celestial Parrotlets are the most common species of parrotlet kept in captivity but they are still relatively unknown as a pet species in the UK....
Zebra Finches
Zebra finches are small, active birds with plenty of character. They are easy to keep, easy to breed and generally trouble-free as pets, whether indoor...
