Itchy feet? Fancy a change from the birdroom routine? Take yourself off to South Africa for an eyeful of stunning new birds. Two weeks ago we started to explain how straightforward this is. This week we look at some practicalities and costs… and it’s good news all the way! And nearer home there’s plenty going on. We meet an accomplished Fife partnership with the world at their feet, chat Lizards and blue Lizards, update ourselves on the Border canary scene, and get an informed appraisal of the recent World Show. Man of Kent David Urmston begins a new series on his and other birds from his home on the North Downs. Heading for the other end of the country, we catch up with events in the North-East; and we hear several good reasons to become an all-round show judge. Plus all the regulars.

Itchy feet? Fancy a change from the birdroom routine? Take yourself off to South Africa for an eyeful of stunning new birds. Two weeks ago we started to explain how straightforward this is. This week....