Please have a look at the following website - http://www.redsiskin.org
A captive breeding and research facility will be built in Venezuela.
- The architect for this facility will visit Australia this coming week to consult with Mike Fidler and others to utilise the experiences of the STGF.
- The head keeper from the Smithsonian (who is managing the project) will visit late February and stay with me. We will tour various Red Siskin breeders and endangered species captive breeding facilities as well as a few informal meetings to obtain input from anyone with Red Siskin experience.
- The head keeper visit is funded by the FSA with additional financial assistance from branch/affiliate clubs and the NFSA.
This is a terrific opportunity to assist with a significant international critically endangered species recovery program and of course a fantastic opportunity to promote Aviculture in Australia.
Happy to share further details and we look forward to your support as the project progresses.
Regards,
Sam
FSA President