The Lizard Canary Association of Great Britain is dedicated to the promotion and conservation of the oldest breed of canary: the Lizard canary.


classic Lizard canaries
Clear cap gold hen (natural) . . . . . Broken cap silver cock (natural) . . . . . . Broken cap silver hen (colour-fed) . . . Non cap gold cock (colour-fed).

The Lizard canary is a living antique, with a history that spans over three centuries.  It is a creation of the Georgian period, and is bred for the pattern of its plumage: a design comprising intricate dark markings set against a rich gold or silver background.

The Lizard canary is so named because the pattern of its plumage has been likened to the scales of an exotic lizard, and its unique characteristics have survived unchanged up to the present day.

Thanks to the L.C.A. and the dedicated fanciers who maintain pure-bred strains of the breed, the Lizard canary has emerged from the verge of extinction at the end of the Second World War to become a well established, if still rare, breed with a golden future.



COM Judges.

Last year the first ever LCA Judge became a COM judge. Joe Coakley passed the OMJ test and became a full COM judge for posture canaries (which included Lizards). And now at the World Show in January David Allen become the second LCA panel judge to successfully become a COM judge for Lizard Canaries. This is a remarkable achievement for a small specialist society.

Our congratulations go to both Joe and David for their achievement.


Congratulations to Danny Higgins winner of the 2024 LCA Classic

Yet another year with an excellent number of high-quality Lizards on show. We had just under 200 birds benched this year despite the fact that our two judges – David Allen and Huw Evans were unable to enter any birds as they were judging the show. For more infomation click here


Order your 2025 rings and carophyll

The Rings and Carophyll Secretary (Chris Jordan) is holding a stock of 2025 LCA rings so they can now be ordered. Orders for LCA coded rings may also be placed now. You may also order carophyll ready for next season.

Information on cost and postage for both rings and carophyll can be found using the following link https://lizardcanaryassociation.com/home/lca-rings-and-carophyll/

Note that during March 2025 no ring or carophyll orders will be processed so please get your orders in early.


LCA Classic – 2024

The show is being held, as usual, on the first Sunday in November – 3rd. The show will be staged at Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Lane, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2LS. Judges this year are LCA panel Judges David Allen and Huw Evans.

This year we will again be offering sales classes for members wishing to sell some of their surplus stock.

Schedules have been issued to all members and they can also be downloaded by using the following links.

Show schedule and classesShow entry formSales rules and entry form


REGISTRATION AS A KEEPER OF PET BIRDS

DEFRA/APHA are introducing a legal requirement for keepers of poultry and other captive birds to register their premises. Lizard canaries fall under the definition of ‘other captive birds’. According to the official guidance, the deadline for registration is 1 October, although there appear to be discrepancies between the guidance and the actual law as defined in the relevant Statutory Instruments, and it is by no means certain that the guidance is legally enforceable at present. Further updates can be expected as these discrepancies are resolved.

Nevertheless, it is very likely that birdkeepers will be legally obliged to register in due course, and the LCA advises its members to consider registering now.

There are two grades of registration: keepers of 50 ‘captive birds’ or more, and those of 49 or fewer. The guidance and application forms can be obtained via the following links:

50 birds or more:  For guidance information click here   For the registration form click here

Fewer than 50 birds:  For guidance informtion click here   For registration form click here

LCA members are also advised to keep up to date with the latest developments by reading the excellent coverage in Cage and Aviary Birds and updates posted here on the website.

Please note – It is also possible to complete the registration of your birds by calling DEFRA directly and selecting the appropriate options. The number to call is 03000 200 301.


Congratulations to Rob and Ian Wright for winning the LCA Section of the National  2024 

Great to see Rob & Ian Wright taking Best Lizard Canary for the 4th consecutive year at the National, we should also not forget that in 2022 their winning Lizard also won Best Canary in show. For more information click here


The National Exhibition Show – Stafford 2024

The first show of the year is always the National. The show is being held on Sunday – 6th October 2024 at the Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD.

This year the judge is LCA panel judge Chris Jordan and Andy Beesley will again be the show secretary. Show schedules will be sent out to all current LCA members and to those non-members who entered last year.

You can contact Andy Beesley for the show information or download the information by clicking on the links below.

Show schedule

Show enrty form

Contact details
Mr Andy Beesley, 72 Manor Road, Dorridge, Solihull, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8HZ
Mobile 07801 880 392


Tony Horton wins the 2023 LCA Classic.

This year’s Classic, with 205 birds entered, there was once again very strong competition for the top placings. After a number of years with novices taking the top awards, this year, once the judging was completed all three top placings went to champion exhibitors. Tony Horton won Best in Show with a natural non-cap gold hen which the judges described as ‘outstanding’. Second was David Newton with a broken cap gold hen and Ian Adcock was place third with a clear cap silver cock which also received a Highly Commended Award.

For the full judges report click here.

For pictures of the winners receiving their awards click here

Cage & Aviary Birds article on the 2023 Classic – published on the 7th February 2024 click here


2024 LCA and LCA id coded rings

Normally available from 1st December the 2024 LCA and LCA id coded rings are now available to order.

Information on the costs and postage and the order form can be found by clicking this link.



LCA Classic – 2023

Every year there is one date that is a must for any Lizard breeders and that is the date for the LCA Classic.

In 2023 the show is being held, as usual, on the first Sunday in November – 5th. The show will be staged at Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Lane, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2LS

Judges this year are LCA panel Judges Tomas Hernandez and Andy Williamson.

This year we will again be offering sales classes for members wishing to sell some of their surplus stock.

Schedules have been issued to all members and they can also be downloaded by using the following links.

Show schedule and classes
Show entry form
Sales rules and entry form

 


The National Exhibition Show – Stafford 2023

The first show of the year is always the National and this year is no exception. The show is being held on Sunday – 1st October 2023 at the Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD.

The judge this year is LCA panel judge David Allen and the show secretary is Andy Beesley. Show schedules will be sent out to all current LCA members. You can contact Andy Beesley for the show information or download the information by clicking on the links below.

Show schedule
Show entry form

Contact details
Mr Andy Beesley, 72 Manor Road, Dorridge, Solihull, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8HZ
Mobile 07801 880 392