Abstract
We adults often overlook the
accomplishments made by children.
On the other hand, we often try to
recoup the memories of what it's like
to be a child, to get excited in the
simple pleasures of life. Perhaps that
is why we raise and show our birds.
Showing your best baby, bred and
banded in your aviaty can, indeed, be
a vety rewarding experience. We feel
excitement for our accomplishments
and want to show them off.
On September 21 , 1991, the Finger
Lakes Cage Bird Association held an
all bird show at the American Legion
in Waterloo, New York. Besides the
usual divisions of finches and cockatiels
, etc. , there was a division for
youths called Junior Competition.
This was open for anyone aged 16
and under, the average age being
about ten . These youngsters stood
before the judge and the " audience"
and talked about their birds.