BCT Report April 2026

Tasmanian Budgerigar Society – Summer Show 2026

The Tasmanian Budgerigar Society held its annual Summer Show on 14 March 2026 at the Midway Point Community Hall, delivering a strong exhibition to round out the Tasmanian show season.

A total of 143 young birds were benched across Novice, Intermediate and Open sections, supported by 52 adult entries and 5 UBC classes. The overall standard was consistent throughout, with quality birds evident across all sections.

Judging duties were carried out by Ray Slade (ANBC, Victoria) and probationary Tasmanian judge Andrew Johnson. Proceedings commenced at approximately 10:00am, with judges working steadily through the classes and identifying a number of standout exhibits.

Judging paused around midday for lunch, where members enjoyed a well-catered spread of sandwiches, pies and cakes — with the standout favourite being the freshly prepared crayfish rolls, a true Tasmanian highlight.

Following the break, judging resumed to determine the major award winners, with the following exhibitors taking top honours:

Major Award Winners

  • Champion Bird of Show: Grey Green Adult Cock – J & J Fletcher
  • Champion Opposite Sex & Reserve of Show: Normal Grey Hen– Derek Poole
  • Champion Adult Opposite Sex: Spangle AOSV Hen– J & J Fletcher
  • Reserve Adult Champion: Opaline Normal Wing Cock– Charlesworth Family
  • Champion Open Young Bird: Normal Grey Hen – Derek Poole
  • Reserve & Opposite Sex Open Young: Spangle Normal Wing Cock – Derek Poole
  • Champion Intermediate Young: Grey Green Cock – Jim Smith
  • Reserve Intermediate Young: Opaline AOSV Cock – Andrew Johnson
  • Opposite Sex Intermediate Young: Normal Grey Hen – Andrew Johnson
  • Champion Novice Young: Lutino – Michael Fehlberg
  • Reserve Novice Young: Normal Grey Hen – Buckingham Family
  • Opposite Sex Novice Young: Clearbody Hen – Shepherd Family
  • Champion UBC: Spangle Double Factor – J & J Fletcher

Season Wrap-Up

The Summer Show brings the Tasmanian exhibition season to a close, with attention now turning to the upcoming G & M Tuthill State Shield selections, scheduled for Sunday, 17 May at the Perth Community Hall.

With strong entries and excellent participation across all sections, the Tasmanian Budgerigar Society continues to showcase the depth and quality of the hobby within the state.