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The 5th Annual South Texas Avian Symposium

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Symposium Report

Saturday Morning

 

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Welcome!

Welcome to the 5th Annual South Texas Bird Seminar, held in the Conference Center in College Station, Texas!

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Steve Puente & Gary Rogers

Gary Rogers (left) and Steve Puente (right) of the River City Bird Club meet Seminar Participants at the door with their computers running.

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Olga Kelly at Registration

Olga Kelly, RCBC Treasurer, completes registration for a seminar attendee.

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Registration Table

River City Bird Club President, Ed Kelly, speaks with seminar attendees at the registration table.

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Dr. David Phalen

During his presentation on Saturday morning, Dr. Phalen addresses the potential impact of West Nile Virus on humans and avian flocks. He then provides a detailed account of the diseases and problems breeders and pet owners can expect to encounter with aging birds.

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Nancy Rogers

Dr. Darryl Styles

Dr. Darryl Styles outlines some of the key elements involved in setting up and maintaining a successful avian breeding program

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Setting up Projector

Dr. Irene Pepperberg (left), Gary Rogers (middle), and Dr. David Phalen (right) prepare the projector for Dr. Pepperberg's morning presentation.

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Dr. Irene Pepperberg

Dr. Irene Pepperberg of the Alex Foundation presents her research on the cognitive and language abilities of African grey parrots during the morning and afternoon sessions on Saturday.

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Dr. Vice and Dr. Phalen

Dr. Vice (left) and Dr. Phalen (at podium) address issues of concern from the group.

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