- This Green Wing Macaw puts on quite a show for the attendees.
There was plenty of fun, delight and squawking by 13 parrots on the Howery Mezzanine at the Roanoke Main Library in Downtown Roanoke earlier this week.
The parrots that were on show in all their glory are owned by members of The Southwest Virginia Bird Club (SWVBC), an organization that makes the lives of captive birds better through education .
Here are photos of several of the birds.
This Blue Front Amazon Parrot the day of the show was named River, after River Laker, the coordinator of this event and all other events at the Main Library.
Jill, a Goffin's Cockatoo, poses for a photo.
This sweet little feathered friend was a little camera shy and snuggled closely to its owner, Sue Brewer.
SWVBC President Sue Brewer says that the club members meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Huntington Court Church. Anyone interested in attending and/or joining is welcome.
In addition to the colorful birds, limited edition prints of internationally acclaimed professional UK bird artist Eric Peake’s parrot watercolours were on display and available for purchase. Peake has painted more than 1300 detailed watercolour paintings of birds and has specialized in parrots for several years.
His long list of major accomplishments include a commission for H.R.H. Princess of Wales, Princess Diana, a commission as a ‘Kentucky Colonel’ by the State of Kentucky, USA for outstanding contributions to his nation and for artistic and avian related achievements; The Bird Clubs of Virginia, USA award for educational outreach supporting responsible ownership of pet birds; The Midwest Avian Research Exposition Award, USA for his dedication to the avian community plus many commendations and art exhibition awards including Best in Show.
According to Peake’s website, he has donated more than $645,000 in artwork for various international bird projects.
For additional information regarding SWVBC, email Brewersbirds@cox.net. Brewer says the bird club’s website will be up and running in approximately one week.
For additional information regarding Eric Peake and his artwork, email birdart@ericpeake.co.uk or visit http://www.ericpeake.co.uk/index.html.
