Meeting Night + The 2026 Royal Easter Show! 
April is shaping up to be a busy month for the Society, and there are two great ways to get involved:
- Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, 7th April, 2026
Venue: Ermington Community Centre
Join us at out usual time (7:30 pm for 8:00 pm) for a fascinating presentation by our Secretary and Editor, Paul Henry. Paul will be sharing insights into his work with Bourke Parrots, specifically focusing on his new mutation that he is calling his:
Yellow Enhanced Opaline Mutation
Paul Henry is a Life Member and dedicated long-term contributor to the Avicultural Society of NSW. He currently serves as the society's Secretary and is the Editor of our bi-monthly magazine, The Avicultural Review.
An experienced breeder with a deep passion for Australian parrots, Paul has spent years researching and documenting the complex genetics of color mutations. He is particularly well-known for his work with Bourke Parrots (Neopsephotus bourkii), where he has focused on identifying and stabilising unique variations.
At our April Gathering, Paul will provide an exclusive look into his latest achievement: the "Yellow Enhanced Opaline" mutation.
(Please Note: There will be no sales table at this month's meeting.) - The Sydney Royal Easter Show (2nd - 13th April, 2026)
Beyond our meeting, the Society will be out in force at the Showgrounds!
- Visit our Table: Come say hello to our member volunteers at the ASNSW table in the Pet Pavilion.
- Aviary Bird Show: Don't miss the Sydney Royal Aviary Bird Show held in Hall 3 on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th April Sydney Royal Aviary Bird Show Schedule.
- Tame Parrot Display: Be sure to visit our Vice President Debbie Brincat and raffle steward Andrew Brincat at their popular Tame Parrot Display — always a crowd pleaser!
We look forward to seeing you at the
meeting and out at the show!
- Annual General Meeting (and yearly raffle draw): 5th May 2026
Our May meeting is a vital night for the Society. We will be holding our Annual General Meeting, followed by the draw of our yearly raffle. Members of the Society are encouraged to attend for the elections.
(Note: Only Full, Associated and Life Members have full voting rights.)
Society's Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except for January) at our venue in the Ermington Community Centre at Ermington (next to the Ermington Branch Library). Lots of parking in the carpark on the left-hand side of the building.
Meetings commence at 7:30pm and conclude at 10:00pm.
