BWA British Waterfowl Association — UK charity no 263156

Latest News...

Biosecurity advice update from DEFRA

The latest biosecurity advice has been updated and gives us much greater information about wild and domestic waterfowl,

16th January 2021

Poultry and captive bird housing measures now in place for Northern Ireland

Housing measures are now in place in NI as part of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone. This is

28th December 2020

Congratulations Jed Dwight

Best in Show at the Virtual Poultry Shows’ Winterfest 2020. Championship judge, Tom Newbould commented ‘A stylish drake.

20th December 2020

Housing our birds is now mandatory

Due to the risk of avian influenza, new housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds will come

4th December 2020

In the Blog...

German Pekins

The Pekin Duck we know today as an exhibition bird nearly died out in Britain, saved only by importations from Europe to bolster the bloodstock. Hence we call them German…

What is going on inside?

The embryo develops at a predictable rate inside the egg. By shining a bright light through the shell you can see how it is progressing. How easy it is depends…

Black-necked Swans

The South American Black-necked Swan, Cygnus melanocoryphus, only develops the full black neck on its first adult moult. These swans are quite vocal and have a soft musical whistle. Though…

Diamond Jubilee Trophy 2020 —...

Congratulations to Roy Pryce, winner of our Diamond Jubilee Trophy 2020. This award goes to one of our members in recognition of their service to domestic waterfowl and in particular,…

Wildfowl Contribution 2020 — Arnold...

For the first time, this year the Wildfowl Contribution Award goes to an overseas member: Arnold Schouten of Dry Creek Waterfowl. He is known internationally for his captive breeding programme,…

Wildfowl Achievement 2020 — Carl...

Our Wildfowl Achievement Award for 2020 goes to a long-standing and faithful ambassador of the Association. Particularly passionate about the Grey Geese, Carl Donner has a vast knowledge of the…

To our lovely donors for your generosity: Dan Aldersley — http://www.akumasports.com Michael Attew — http://www.deersglade.co.uk Philippa Mitchell — philippamitchell.com Andy Street — http://www.sandfordgarage.com Billy Sumner — http://www.glitzybits.online Waddesdon Manor — waddesdon.org.uk Paul Zwetsloot —…

Extinct Species Of Goose Identified...

Geese depicted in an ancient Egyptian tomb were not of any species living today, detailed analysis confirms. Instead, there are good reasons to think they were a faithful representation of…

Nest boxes suit Scaly-sided Mergansers

The Scaly-sided Merganser is one of the world's most beautiful ducks, yet it is also among the rarest. The species, which is classified as Endangered, has a very small population,…

Gentle Giants

Toulouse Geese range tremendously in size and quality. Exhibition birds weigh 9-11 kg in the geese and 12-13.5 kg in the ganders. They are usually grey; pearly grey being preferred…

Delays with our magazine

We were very disappointed to hear that the printworks contracted to produce our magazine suffered a major fire at their factory earlier this month. The team are pulling out all…

It's Showtime again!

Just a week to get your entries in to The Virtual Poultry Photo Shows 2020's Winter Fest. Simply join the group and submit your photos by following the instructions in…

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About the British Waterfowl Association

The BWA is an association of enthusiasts interested in keeping, breeding and conserving all kinds of waterfowl — wildfowl, domestic ducks and geese. We are dedicated to education about waterfowl and their conservation, as well as to raising the standards of keeping and breeding ducks, geese and swans in captivity. Join us for a wide range of services and facilities to help you get more enjoyment from waterfowl. We welcome beginners through to experts.

secretary@waterfowl.org.uk • 01531 671250 • Registered charity 263156

81 Browning Road, Ledbury HR8 2GA

Conservation

Promoting better knowledge of waterfowl habitat and the need for its protection. Recognising significant achievements and contributions by members and supporting all who share our interest.

Education

Providing learning material to schools and exhibitors about waterfowl and their place in farming systems. Extending the knowledge of keepers to enable the highest standards of welfare and husbandry.

Preservation

Promoting accurate exhibition standards of domestic waterfowl. Champion Waterfowl Exhibition and maintenance of a confidential database with Breed Registrars of British traditional breeds.