Guest Speakers (not in order as seen in photo): Rick Jordan, Mark Bittner, Liz Wilson, Josee Bermingham, Dr. Petra Burgman, Michelle Karras and Ray Dorge

OCTOBER 29 – 31

HAMILTON SHERATON HOTEL

Directors: Mark Hagen and Janna Price

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

• Rick Jordan – Aviacutluralist extraordinaire! Rick will be speaking both days – he has many breeding firsts, he is the author of the “bible” of nursery management and this is his first speaking engagement in our area in a decade! This is a “don’t miss” opportunity to hear him speak.
• Liz Wilson – Liz is a fabulous speaker – she is witty, and has a no nonsense approach. She is a Certified Veterinarian Technician and Parrot Behaviourist. Her practical ideas for building a healthy relationship with your parrot will benefit all bird owners.
• Ray Dorge – Ray is the author of several books on parrots. He is a highly sought after speaker, and although he lives in British Columbia, this is his first public speaking engagement in Canada. He will be talking about companion parrot behaviour and choosing the right parrot for you and your household.
• Mark Bittner – Mr. Bittner is the author of “The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill” (soon to be released as a full length film documentary). He has had the opportunity to chronicle his involvement with a flock of “wild” conures living in California. His insights into flock behaviour and individual parrot personalities are fascinating.
• Dr. Petra Burgman – Dr. Burgman is a board certified Avian Veterinarian and author. She will be speaking on the newly emerging area of holistic and natural health treatments for parrots.
• Josee Birmingham – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! – Josee is an engaging and entertaining speaker. She brings her expertise as a vet tech working in an avian and exotic practice to the conference. Josee is also the publisher of a new Canadian magazine about parrots and their people (watch for details and subscription information at the conference). She will be speaking on emergency first aid for your parrot.
• Michelle Karras – Michelle is the founder of the “Polite Parrot” bird refuge and a behaviourist. She bases her rehabilitation method on the principles of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – Redirection of behaviour, Exercise, Sleep, Patience, Entertainment (toys), Consistency in Training, and Trust.

SPECIAL INVITATION

The Friends of the Aviary would like to invite registered Conference guestsand attendees to a free open house with guided tours at The Hamilton Aviary

on Friday October 29, 2004 from 4:00pm – 6:30pm. For contact information please check their website www.friendsoftheaviary.ca or all Chris White @ 905 577-7085 daytime 905 527-5292 nights.

CPC 2004 PHOTOS

(photos posted with permission by Mitch Rezman, Windy City Parrot)