

Now representing over 30 clubs both in the UK & Europe, as well as overseas, this new website enables both club officials and fanciers to keep up to date with what is happening both within the Border Convention as it oversees and administers the hobby, in addition to news and show results from all the member clubs.
Working together with other Border websites, the aim of all is to both promote - and safeguard the hobby of breeding and showing Border Canaries.
This Site is to showcase the member Clubs that make up the Border Convention, if any Club can suggest ways the site can be improved please contact the Secretary.


Meetings

Border Convention Year Book
Forms are now available to download the new Border Convention Year Book se the yearbook page for full details
Bird Flu
Two further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed. Please check GOV.UK for the latest information about the following cases:
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a premises near Alford, East Lindsay, Lincolnshire
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a second premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.
3km Protection Zones and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place around each premises. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.
Bird Flu
Extension to avian influenza prevention zone
In response to the increased number of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry in new areas of the country and the continued heightened risk levels in poultry and kept birds, the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is being extended to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of the disease.
This means that from 00:01 on Monday 27 January 2025 the AIPZ mandating enhanced biosecurity and housing for kept birds currently in force across East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk will be extended to also include the unitary authorities of Shropshire, York and North Yorkshire.
In addition, an AIPZ mandating enhanced biosecurity but without mandatory housing came into force at noon on Saturday 25 January 2025 across all other areas of England. A similar zone will also apply in Scotland.
The AIPZ measures apply to all bird keepers whether they have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard flock and are essential to protecting flocks from avian influenza.
Bird keepers are advised to consult the interactive map to check if they are impacted and should then read the AIPZ declaration schedule relevant to their area.
The AIPZs will be in place until further notice and will be kept under regular review as part of the government’s work to monitor and manage the risks of avian influenza.
Bird Flu
Three further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed. Please check GOV.UK for the latest information about the following cases:
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a premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.
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a premises near Rye, Rother, East Sussex.
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a premises near Mablethorpe, East Lindsay, Lincolnshire.
3km Protection Zones and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place around each premises.
All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More information is available on GOV.UK.
A regional avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity and housing measures is also in place across:
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The East Riding of Yorkshire
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The City of Kingston upon Hull
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Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
All bird keepers in the AIPZ must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock. These housing and biosecurity measures are to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.
Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.UK.
Bird Flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Kirriemuir, Angus. A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.
A regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity and housing measures is also in place across:
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The East Riding of Yorkshire
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The City of Kingston upon Hull
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Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
All bird keepers in the AIPZ must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock. These housing and biosecurity measures are to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.
Jim Aichison
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Jim Aichison early this morning.
Jim was a former President of the Border Convention and President of Fauldhouse
Our condolences go to his family and friends at this sad time
Rest in Peace
Bird Flu
Following official testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. 3km Protection Zones and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place around each premises.
All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.
A regional avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity and housing measures is also in place across:
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The East Riding of Yorkshire
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The City of Kingston upon Hull
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Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
All bird keepers in the AIPZ must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock. These housing and biosecurity measures are to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.
Please check the disease control zones to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance available on GOV.UK.
Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.UK.
Bird Flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a third premises near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.
A regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity and housing measures is also in place across:
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The East Riding of Yorkshire
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The City of Kingston upon Hull
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Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
All bird keepers in the AIPZ must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock. These housing and biosecurity measures are to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of disease occurring.
More information, including biosecurity guidance and details on what restrictions are in place is available on GOV.UK.
East Antrim
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Norman Courtenay
Best Novice Joe & Luke Walsh
Bird Flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a second premises near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.
Following a risk assessment, a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone (CBMCZ) has been put in place. All bird keepers should remain vigilant & follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More info, including the restrictions in the Zone is available on GOV.UK.
Northern Ireland
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show John Furley
Best Novice Craig Hewitt
Bird Flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Cranworth, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk.
Following a risk assessment, a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone (CBMCZ) has been put in place. All bird keepers should remain vigilant & follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More info, including the restrictions in the Zone is available on GOV.UK.
A.P.H.A. Bird Flu
Following official testing, three further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed. Please check GOV.UK for the latest information about the following cases:
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At a premises near Dereham, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk.
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At a second premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk (this was the slaughter on suspicion case initially declared on 09 December 2024).
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At a premises near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.
3km Protection Zones and 10km Surveillance Zones have been put in place around each premises. The Temporary Control Zones around the second premises near Watton in Mid Norfolk have been replaced by a Protection Zone and Surveillance Zone.
All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More information is available on GOV.UK.
Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.UK.
Southern
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Bob Hodges
Best Novice Shaun Hewitt
Cumbria
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Paul Heathcote
Best Novice Andy Johnson
Italy Castrocielo
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Pompeo Mattia
Best Novice Lelio Francesconi
Border Counties
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Mark Symonds
Best Novice Paul Selby
Bird Flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Watton, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk.
All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More information is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu
Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force.
Border Fancy
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Paul Heathcote
Best Novice Andy Johnson


News And Updates
"A very sincere welcome to the Border Convention
I hope you enjoy your visit to our site,and I do hope you find it a useful resource to support your interest in the Border Canary."
Ronnie Sillitoe - Chairman