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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Parrotsandrew, 3 Mar 2011.

  1. Parrotsandrew

    Parrotsandrew Well-Known Member

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    I've only just got online so hello to Zoo Chat. I am a lifelong zoo enthusiast and have been an unsuccessful keeper. I live in Yorkshire, UK but most of my current favourite zoos are in South-west England plus the Welsh Mountain Zoo. I am particularly interested in Parrots (not surprisingly) and any discussions on them would be very welcome.
     
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  2. KCZooFan

    KCZooFan Well-Known Member

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    Welcome too ZooChat from a fellow parrot love! What is your favorite species?
     
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  3. Parrotsandrew

    Parrotsandrew Well-Known Member

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    My favourite Parrot species

    It is very hard to pick one, but maybe the Palm Cockatoo. I do like all the species of black Cockatoos - plus many more!
     
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    KCZooFan Well-Known Member

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    Really!?! Thats mine too:D
     
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    Parrotsandrew Well-Known Member

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    Favourite Parrot species

    I'm pleased to hear that - they are magnificent birds. Thank-you for your welcome too, sorry I did not say that previously.
     
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    Bele Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Welcome to Zoochat Parrotsandrew . Would I be right in thinking that you used to contribute regularly to 'Mainly about Animals' magazine which has now sadly ceased publication ?
     
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    Welcome to zoochat im sure you'll provide the community with useful extracts
     
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    Parrotsandrew Well-Known Member

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    Thank-you Bele and Foz. Yes I did used to contribute to "Mainly About Animals", in late 1997 Clinton Keeling wrote to me and told me I was now its "North-eastern Zoological Gardens Correspondent" (an excellent title I thought) and it started from there. I continued until the final issue in January last year.
     
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