Alan (BVetMed MRCVS) has had a lifelong interest in birds, stimulated by his grandfather Frederick. Qualifying as a Veterinary Surgeon from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1970, his initial work in the south-east of England always included birds. In 1985 he established his own practice in West Sussex, and worked ever since with avian patients. He joined the international Association of Avian Veterinarians in 1987, and subsequently served on its Board of Directors for three years, as well as chairing its European Committee. He has been a regular attendee and presenter at AAV Conferences in Europe and the USA. He joined the Parrot Society UK also in 1987, and served many years on its Council and an earlier stint as its Chairman. He currently holds the post of Chairman once again, and is a life-member of the Society. He has contributed to many bird-keeping periodicals, and is co-author of the veterinary textbook ‘Avian Medicine II’. Having retired from general avian veterinary practice in 2013, he is enjoying more time for writing and photography. ‘Keeping Parrots – Understanding their care and breeding’ was published in 2011, while his autobiography ‘I Believe I can fly – my life as a Birdvet’ appeared in 2015.
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