In this week's issue (March 5)

Learn why it's easy to become passionate about pheasants!

Find out how to keep those wonderful parakeets from New Zealand, the kakariki. 

Get introduced to the Bengalese finch, the perfect domesticated bird for a busy lifestyle.

Read the first of John Hartin's 2-part round-up of the 2008 show season in Northern Ireland.

Enter our prize draw to win a book -- Consider the Birds by Colin Tudge -- valued at £25.

Plus all our usual news, views and advice from our team of experienced birdkeepers.

ON SALE MARCH 5.