Join Northwest Exotic Bird Society!

 

Founded in 1979, NWEBS is the largest and oldest bird society in Washington State. We are affiliated with the American Federation of Aviculture, the foremost national avicultural organization which promotes conservation of bird wildlife through the encouragement of captive breeding programs, scientific research and education of the general public.

 

NWEBS has two primary missions. The first is education. Aviculture is constantly evolving. Every month we try to find a dynamic, informative expert on subjects as diverse as ornithology, avian biology, avian behavior, avian conservation and/or breeding. There is always something for just about everybody who has an interest in birds. We do like to give a small stipend to each speaker to compensate them for their time and travel. Your membership dues help us with that.

 

In addition, we publish a newsletter bi-monthly which includes detailed minutes and notes on the speakers, news, a bulletin from the AFA, Eb Craven's "Birdkeeping Naturally" column, and more.

 

Our second mission is one of support. We quietly support the avicultural community and others whose lives are touched by these feathered companions, whether through advice from our many combined years of experience, or finding homes for unwanted birds through our extensive network of caring bird lovers, or searching for lost birds, we are there for you as a resource.Your membership entitles you to a newsletter and free admittance to all meetings – board and general, the option to advertise free in the newsletter, participate in the monthly raffles.

 

NWEBS does things not available from the Internet! Past speakers include:

 

•    Kaye Baxter: Founder of Sarvey Wildlife Refuge
•    Dr. Brian Speer:  "Sex and the Single Parrot"
•    Tom Roudybush:  "Nutrition for your parrot"
•    Gudrun Maybaum: "Holistic Bird Keeping"
•    Wendy & Stephen Crane:  "How to make an outside aviary"
•    Sandra Kahler: "Birds in Art"
•    Chris Shank: "How to live successfully with a cockatoo"
•    Diane Grindol: "Cockatiels, Personal Companions & Public Ambassadors"
•    Nate & Betsy Lott: "Mollywood Avian Sanctuary"
•    Stan Kramien: "How to do a Bird Fair"
•    The late Jan Roger Van Oosten: "Parrots from around the world"
•    Dr. Tracey Bennett: DVM Board Certified Avian Vet
•    Emily Heenan: "Phillipine Red-Vented Cockatoo and Project Bird Watch"
•    Dr. Lynn Seibert: "Animal Behaviorist"
•    Eb Craven:  "Bird keeping Naturally"
•    Dr. Davidson: "Bird Opthamology"
•    Susie Foster: "Grooming your Parrot"
•    Joanne Abramson:  "Macaws"
•    Adam Karp: "Parrots and the Law"
•    Woody Wheeler: "Audubon Society"
•    Laurella Desborough: "Eclectus Parrots"
•    Dr. Dhillon: "Avian Diseases"
•    Chris Biro: "Free flying and clicker training"
•    Kent Clegg: "Whooping Crane Migratory rehabber"
•    Becky Barker: "Woodland Park Zoo Feruginous Hawk"
•    Dr. Donald Brightsmith PhD: "Tambopata Research Center"
•    Bird Nutrition - Panel including Marshall & Judy Paris
•    Dr. Chris Canon - "Avian First Aid"
•    Tani Robar: "Trick Training your Parrot and Pet Star presentation"
•    Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney: "Birds of Australia"
•    The late Jeri Wright:  "Handfeeding baby parrots"
•    Mandy Andrea and Andrew Bradnan "Project Birdwatch / Indonesian Parrot Project"

... and many more!

 

If you are ready to join in all of the fun and excitement of the Northwest Exotic Bird Society, you can join right here online. Or, if you prefer you can turn in a membership form at the next general membership meeting. Not sure if you want to join yet? Sign up for a free trial membership and receive two complementary issues of our newsletter.

 

We would be delighted to have you as a new member and look forward to meeting you soon!