The Think Parrots Show and exhibition, now in its 8th year, will be taking place at Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ, on Sunday 9th June 2019, 10am to 5pm.

The show will include three free Masterclass sessions, delivered by top avian experts, Miniclasses about eco-tours, as well as free-flying bird demonstrations by a top UK bird trainer and a microchipping special offer by a well-known avian veterinarian.

The event, organised by Parrots magazine and sponsored by Northern Parrots, is aimed at dedicated parrot owners, who are eager to improve their knowledge, and brings together a wide range of parrot enthusiasts including pet owners, hobby breeders, conservationists, avian vets, and the UK’s top parrot experts, as well as an extensive range of exhibits and product displays.

Show organiser John Catchpole said; “As our Think Parrots event has grown over the past seven years, it is very clear that genuine parrot owners and enthusiasts are delving deeper into the way parrots behave and how to provide the best care.

"As a highly intelligent creature, it is important that they are provided with a proper nutritional diet, an ideal environment, and above all else, good stimulation.  In the wild, they can choose and forage for food they think best, play and self-stimulate. 

"But in a captive environment, they are solely reliant on what we provide. So it is very encouraging to see that there are increasing efforts from a wide range of experts to provide the best care for them to enjoy a happy and contented life, and indeed, our company as well.

"Apart from our regular Masterclasses, Steve Brookes will be giving two mini-talks about his amazing eco-tours to South America, which will be interesting for anyone who would like a holiday with a difference. Also once again, we are offering a microchipping service by well-known avian vet, Alan K Jones MRCVS. Plus free-flying bird demonstrations by top UK bird trainer, Mike Simmons, as well as Craig Young."

The details of the free Masterclass sessions are:

• 11am-12pm       Dr Brian Stockdale, MRCVS      The Colour of Flight – nutritional implication of feathers
• 1pm-2pm           David Woolcock                          The Kiwa Centre – rehoming and reintroduction
• 3pm-4pm           Stephanie Jayson, MRCVS        From complex cognition to enriching environments

Entry into the show costs £10 on the day or for ‘early bird’ advance tickets, £9 per person.

For further information and to book tickets, log on to www.thinkparrots.co.uk