Wild Parrot Expert Marc Johnson to Present on Parrot Conservation at ASPCA this Thursday

To commemorate National Bird Day, Marc Johnson, a friend to parrots generally and a true friend of America's wild monk parrots (Marc designed the "monk bunkers" that kept many of them alive last year after United Illuminating and the USDA declared war on the parrots), will be giving an important talk in Manhattan this week. Titled The Survival of Parrots: From Conservation to Animal Control, this presentation is sponsored by the ASPCA and the Mayor's Alliance for NYC Animals.

When: Thursday, January 4, 2007, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: ASPCA Board Room, 424 East 92nd Street (between 1st and York Avenues), Manhattan

The event is free, but a small donation at the door to help defray the costs will be greatly appreciated. Space is limited. Please RSVP to info@avianwelfare.org to reserve your space.
See: animalalliancenyc.org/newsletter/06-12/breedapart.htm for more info.

A Wild Parrot's Best Friend Comes to New York

Wild Monk Parrots in the Bronx, Christmas Eve, 2005

Marc Johnson, who heroically responded to the Connecticut Monk Parrot Crisis of 2005 by documenting the crimes, working with local property owners to construct nest platforms, and teaching local citizens how to help avian refugees made homeless by the destruction, will be speaking at the New York Bird Club this Thursday, January 5th. This free event is at the New York Theosophical Society, 242 E. 53rd St, New York, NY; time 6 to 9 PM.

It's a great way to celebrate National Bird Day!