Yes Dave, his sire was what i'm lead to beleive was the only son of Stampson (or similar) to come to this country.
The pic was taken when he was 11yrs old
I don't recall seeing any propositions for the RPRA agm that would change the way the pads should be located.
If i missed them then the results of the voting have also been published.
It does comply, when the bird enters the sputnik it is then within the confines of the loft. Once fitted to the front the sputnik forms part of the loft!
depending on how old they are the dark beak/feet is likely to be a dark colour and the pale beak/feet could be a pale colour, gay pied etc. What colour are the parents?
Wiley, as you know the LNRC is relatively a small area with majority of birds coming down the M11 coridor!
There are still very good fanciers in east and north london, consiatent flyers like the Chalkleys, Gordon Thorpe, Woodo, Vic Shaw etc etc
we try new birds most years, mostly youngbirds first to see how they compare with our own. If they are what we want then we'll look forthe right stock.
Also bring in the odd stockbird to improve the bloodlines.
Never stop looking for something to keep you moving foward.