Here are some pictures from the 2009 Canadian National show which was once again hosted by the Budgerigar and Foreign Bird Society of Canada.  The judge for the budgerigars for this show was Geoff Bowley from England.

Jim Gilchist a local member and Carl Slavin who flew in from British Columbia for the show giving a helping hand sorting out the classes.

The judge for this show was Geoff Bowley from England and we were pleased to have him over.

The stewards and secretary checking things over.

I think that Myola Sequeira, Mervyn Sequeira and Barry Skinner take this judging too seriously.

Best in Show exhibited by the Canadians (Carl Slavin)

2nd Best in Show and Best Opposite Sex also exhibited by The Canadians

2nd Best Champion Breeder by M&M Sequeira

3rd. Best in Show and Best Breeder by Jeff Cole.

Geoff Bowley giving his most informative and entertaining talk on the Sunday of the show.

Carl Slavin being presented with the top awards.

Mervyn Sequeira receiving one of his awards for the cinnamon sky hen.

James Gilchrist took Best Novice.

John Hollister took the 2nd, best Novice for a lovely grey green cock.

Barbara Berry receives the award for Best Novice breeder.

Jeff Cole being awarded the Best Breeder and 3rd. Best In Show for his double factor spangle hen.

This first video is of Geoff Bowley judging a few classes.

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 In this next video we see Geoff as he judges BIS

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In this last video Geoff comments on the birds on Sunday morning before the crowds showed up.

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