For the Canadian Parrot Symposium's 11th Anniversary, we have another exceptional group of guest speakers from all over the world, coming to share their knowledge and expertise of parrots with symposium delegates! We will be sending out information regarding the upcoming speakers shortly and ask that you mark your calendars for a delightful “parroting weekend” and mini vacation at the Dunsmuir Lodge for May 16 to 18, 2008.

Click on each speaker's name below for their biography (posted as available).

 

Carlos Bianchi
 Brazil, currently residing in Oregon, USA
Conservationist
Speaker's Topic #1: Ecology and Conservation of the Pfrimer's Parakeet
Speaker's Topic #2: Breeding biology of the Blue-and -yellow Macaw in the Emas National Park, Brazil

 

Sandee Molenda
 California, U.S.A.
Author, Parrotlet specialist
Speaker's Topic #1: Hand-Feeding - Equipment and Techniques
Speaker's Topic #2: Protecting Your Birds During Natural and Manmade Disasters
Web-site: http://www.parrotletranch.com

 

Rebecca K. O'Connor
 California, USA
Author, Parrot Behaviourist
Speaker's Topic #1: Six reasons to Raise a Well-Behaved Parrot
Speaker's Topic #2: A Happy Healthy Parrot in an Ever-Changing Life
Web-site: http://www.rebeccakoconnor.com, http://www.myspace.com/desertfalcon

 

Jean Pattison
 Florida, U.S.A.
Author, African Parrot specialist
Speaker's Topic #1: Babies: The Hows, The Whys and the Why Nots
Speaker's Topic #2: African Parrots: an overview about breeding, feeding, and pet temperament
Web-site: http://www.afqueen.com

 

Brian Speer, DVM
 California, U.S.A.
Veterinarian, Medical Center for Birds
Speaker's Topic #1: Psittacine Pediatrics: Science and Medicine
Speaker's Topic #2: An In-depth Look at Aspergillosis
Web-site: http://www.medicalcenterforbirds.com



11th Anniversary Symposium Sponsors

The 11th anniversary of the Canadian Parrot Symposium is being generously sponsored by Rolf C. Hagen!
Support from sponsors and donors enables the Parrot Symposium to continue each year.
Please support our sponsors whose generosity helps make the symposium a viable event.