Bird Clubs/Societies in Idaho?

[papaya13]

So I recently read through Parrots for Dummies by Nikki Moustaki in just a few sittings (which I found much more interesting and informative than I expected, considering how obsessed I’ve been with birds for the last decade). I even picked up her memoir, which I can also recommend.

Anyways, one of the things that piqued my interest were the bird clubs and societies that she often mentions, describing them as ‘easy to find with a simple internet search.’ Well, I’m searching, and I can’t seem to track down any in my area.

Does anyone know of a parrot club in Idaho? I really want to hang out with other bird nerds- I doubt my colleagues want to listen to another rhapsody on the intricacies of feather construction.

Plus, now that I actually have a fid on the way, it would be nice to have a community I can turn to with questions.

 

[expressmailtome]

Unfortunately, in the last 18 years since that book was written, groups such as what you are looking for have widely disappeared. There used to be a few in my state, but there have been none in at least 12 years. You could try contacting the American Federation of Aviculture and see if they know of any.

 

[papaya13]

Bummer! I kind of expected as much, but was hoping there were still some people that like to meet in person rather than through a screen.

Seems clubs have gone the way of the print magazine (RIP ‘Bird Talk’ and ‘Parrots’), and I was born 20 years too late…

 

[expressmailtome]

There are still a few magazines that are printed. AFA Watchbird, Parrots Magazine, Australian BirdKeeper, etc. Those three are all very good.

 

[NightOwls]

My area still has a society but we are a long way from Idaho.

Maybe check fb to find local bird owners to start a club with?

 

[papaya13]

Maybe check fb to find local bird owners to start a club with?

My town is one of the few I know of that actually reads the newspaper on a regular basis. I’ll have to post something in Miscellany II!