Overview

The Southwest Virginia Bird Club is devoted to the well-being of pet birds under human care. In short - we're a bunch of bird geeks who like to learn more about the needs of our babies and help others learn about the delights of pet birds, dealing with issues on bird care, bird breeding and conservation issues. Founded in 1993.

Activities

The club holds regular meetings generally including a 'bird of the month' an avian related guest speaker or program, refreshments and time for informal discussion and social gathering. Also, once a year we hold a Bird Fair in Roanoke, Virginia, which is devoted to providing bird owners in south west Virginia access to both commercial aviculturist and educational information. Since SWVBC is a not-for-profit organization, all profit from the fair (beyond the club's own operating expenses) is devoted to avian-related charities.

The Bird of the Month

Most months, a club member brings a bird to meet the other members and 'strut her stuff'. The Bird of the Month is arranged in advance so as to avoid having two birds arriving at the same meeting -- a potential for the spread of avian disease.