WABC Report May 2026

Western Australian Budgerigar Clubs Celebrate a Memorable Month

April proved to be a significant and meaningful month for budgerigar enthusiasts across Western Australia, with two clubs hosting special events that combined competition, celebration and community spirit.

The South West Budgerigar Club (Mandurah) marked an important milestone, celebrating its 35th anniversary during a recent Table Show. Although attendance was impacted by seasonal illness, those who were able to attend enjoyed a warm and festive occasion. A highlight of the day was a delightful high tea, thoughtfully prepared by the club’s dedicated social organisers. Alongside the anniversary celebrations, an ungraded show was conducted, providing an enjoyable and relaxed competitive environment for participants.

Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Budgerigar Club of Western Australia held its own Table Show, which coincided with ANZAC Day. In recognition of the significance of the occasion, the club dedicated the event to honouring Australia’s service men and women. Special themed awards were presented, including Best Bird in Show in honour of the Australian Defence Force, Best Open representing the Army, Best Intermediate the Royal Australian Air Force, Best Novice the Navy, and Best Hen dedicated to ADF nurses.

The club also organised a raffle, with generously donated prizes, and all proceeds were contributed to the local RSL — further reinforcing the day’s commemorative spirit.

Looking ahead to May, the Rare Budgerigar Club of Western Australia will host a graded Table Show on 2 May 2026, with a focus on young birds as the special feature of the month. Attention will then turn to the Nationals, with Western Australia’s selection event scheduled for 16 May 2026 at the Metropolitan Budgerigar Club of WA. Early indications suggest the state will once again be strongly represented at the national level.

South West Budgerigar Club of WA – Show Results

Young Birds

Best in Show: Les Trumper
Best Opposite Sex: Les Trumper
Reserve Best in Show: Les Trumper
Very Highly Commended: Ian Cullen
Highly Commended: Les Trumper

Adult Birds

Best in Show: Noel Kerr
Best Opposite Sex: Bryan Doust
Reserve Best in Show: Les Trumper
Very Highly Commended: Les Trumper
Highly Commended: Les Trumper

Metropolitan Budgerigar Club of WA – Show Results

Best in Show: Dale Rayner
Reserve Best in Show: Ben Bathols
Best Opposite Sex: Brian Bell
Best Young Bird: Ben Bathols
Best Adult Bird: Dale Rayner
Best Open: Dale Rayner
Reserve Best Open: Ben Bathols
Best Intermediate: Chris Thomas
Reserve Best Intermediate: Chris Thomas
Best Novice: Brian Bell
Reserve Best Novice: Maitland-Smith

With strong participation, meaningful tributes and exciting competition, April has set a positive tone for the months ahead in Western Australia’s budgerigar community.

Western Australian Budgerigar Council
Chairperson
Les Woodcock