John Zerafa has been interested in birds since he was a boy, starting
with breeding canaries nearly fifty (50) years ago. He has successfully
bred and exhibited canaries, softbills, hummingbirds, finches and small
hookbills.
John has been an active member of a number of bird clubs. He started
judging in 1975, first foreign birds and a few years later budgerigar. At
present John is a champion breeder, exhibitor and judge and continues to
pursue his interest in a number of species.
John was the first Canadian correspondent for the international
budgerigaqr publication, “Budgerigar World.” from England when it started
in 1982.
John considers the Durham Avicultural Society of Ontario (DAS) his home
club. He is a highly respected member and has always been the calm voice
of reason when the club faces difficult issues. Over the past twenty (20)
years he has held the positions of President and Bulletin Editor. As Show
Manager for many of those years, including three (3) very successful
Canadian Nationals, he consistently demonstrated his organizational
skills. In 2007 the DAS bestowed “Life Membership” on John for his many
years of service.
John generously shares his experiences, mentoring many newcomers to
aviculture. To showcase his hobby, his birds and his ideas related to the
fancy John recently started a web page:
www.johnzerafa.ca
