Aviculturist since 1992
Avian short article writer and avian photographer with published works ~ see below.
updates are near the bottom of the page.
1ST BREEDING AWARD [for the Country of Canada]: for the ROSE-CROWNED CONURE
(Pyrrhura Rhodocephala), awarded November 28, 2004! Published in The Avicultural Journal by
The Avicultural Advancement Council of Canada, Volume 27, issue #6 on page 39
First breeding of aqua & aquablue quaker mutation in North America!
I was a member of the Canadian World Parrot Trust from 1996 to 2004.
I was a member of PAC (Parrot Association of Canada) from 1998 to 2004.
I am a member of the AACC (Avicultural Advancement Council of Canada) since December 2000.
I am a member of the PBA (Pyrrhura Breeders Association) since 2002.
Member of various bird clubs, in my area, each in a different county.
I have gone to the Canadian Parrot Symposium in Toronto faithfully for the 8 years.
Owner/moderator of the Alexandrine group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alexandrines/
Owner/moderator of the My Little Darlings group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mylittledarlings
Webring Ringmaster from January 2002 to September 2004
Webring Ringmaster for "Hawkheads" http://I.webring.com/hub?ring=hawkheads
Webring Ringmaster for "Pyrrhura Conures" http://F.webring.com/hub?ring=pyrrhuraconures1
M.A.P. (Model Avicultural Program) accreditated aviary from September 1, 1998 to August 15, 2005
Spring 2002 ~ PYRRHURA BREEDER ASSOCIATION - newsletter
Photo: Rose-Crowned Conure (Pyrhura rhodocephala)
http://www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com/spring2002.htmArticle: My Experiences Of The First Two Years With Birds
Autobiography
http://www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com/news8/djohnson.htmJune 2002 ~ CENTRAL ISLAND BIRD CLUB NEWSLETTER Volume 2, Issue 6
Article: My Experiences Of The First 2 Years With Birds on Pages 7 & 12
Fall 2002 ~ I assisted Martijn in his research on information about the Rose-Crowned Conure for his article in the PYRRHURA BREEDER ASSOCIATION.
http://www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com/news9/rosecrown.htmFall 2002 ~ Photo of an Aqua Quaker Parrot published in A GUIDE TO COLOUR MUTATIONS & GENETICS IN PARROTS by Dr. Terry Martin BVSc; published by ABK Publications on page 50
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PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND PHOTOS
2000 ~ PYRRHURA BREEDER ASSOCIATION - newsletter
Article and Photos:
Fiery - Shouldered Conures: Young Fiery-Shouldered Coloration; Adult Coloration; Pet Potential of the Fiery-Shouldered (Demerara) Conure
http://www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com/news2/canada.htmAutobiography: Darlene Johnson Ontario, Canada
http://www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com/news2/darlene.htmSpring 2003 ~ PYRRHURA BREEDER ASSOCIATION - newsletter
Article: UNDERSTANDING BASIC PARROT BEHAVIOR
http://www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com/News11/parrotbehavior.htmBIRD TALK MAGAZINE November 2003 Issue
Photo: Mutation Quakers - Aqua Hen, Green Cock & Blue Cock chicks
Pages 46 & 47; Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
The Identification Code: LDJ in the photo is backwards
Photo: BIRDS USA 2004/2005 ANNUAL
Green Quaker Cock chick Page 93; Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
Summer 2004 ~ THE AVICULTURAL ADVANCEMENT COUNCIL OF CANADA - journal Volume 27, Issue # 3
Article & Photos: Breeding Rose-Crowned Conures (Pyrrhura Rhodocephala) A First Breeding Award Application on Pages 13 - 17 & 19; Center Photo on cover of Rose-Crowned Conure
Winter 2005 ~ PYRRHURA BREEDER ASSOCIATION - January newsletter
Photo: Rose-Crowned Conure Cock chick (Pyrrhura Rhodocephala) on page 14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTE: Member Receives 1st Breeding Award; page 14 with photo
Photo: Crimson-bellied Conure Hen chick (Pyrrhura perlata perlata) page 28
Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
BIRD TALK MAGAZINE ~ March 2005 Issue
Photo: Mutation Quaker - Aqua Hen chick
Page 32; Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
THE AVICULTURAL ADVANCEMENT COUNCIL OF CANADA - journal Volume 28, Issue #1
Photo: The AACC has chosen one of my own photos of my Rose-Crowned Conure Hen chick [a chick from the 1st breeding award clutch] as one of the photos to grace the cover of the 2005 journals. Her photo has been placed on the bottom right hand corner.
Article: PET PRODUCT NEWS - Volume 59; No. 3 March Issue
I helped Angela Davids in answers to her questions which I was quoted in her article "The Affable Alexandrine" pages 99 & 100BIRD TALK MAGAZINE ~ April 2005 Issue
Photo: Rose-Crowned Conure chicks
Pages 46 & 47; Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
BIRD TALK MAGAZINE ~ May 2005 Issue
Photo: 3 Quaker chicks, blue, aqua and green
Pages 46 & 47; Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
Photo: FINALLY!!!!! WE MADE THE CENTERFOLD! Hurray!
2 chicks, blue male "Skylar" & Aqua hen "Beauty"
Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
Summer 2005 ~ INTERNATIONAL CONURE ASSOCIATION - journal
Cover Photo: 3 Rose-Crowned Conure chicks
Article: Breeding Rose-Crowned Conures (Pyrrhura Rhodocephala) 1st Breeding Award Article
Pages 4-81 to 4-87
8 Colour Photos in above article: Photographer Darlene E. Johnson
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & THANK YOU NOTE: Member Receives 1st Breeding Award; page 4-87
Article: Pet Potential of the Rose-Crowned Conure (Pyrrhura Rhodocephala) Pages 4-88 to 4-89
Article: Handfeeding and Weaning Rose-Crowned Conures Pages 4-90 to 4-92
Summer 2005 ~ THE AVICULTURAL ADVANCEMENT COUNCIL OF CANADA - journal Volume 28, Issue 3
Article: Handfeeding and Weaning Rose-Crowned Conures (Pyrrhura Rhodocephala) Pages 5 - 7
Fall/Winter 2005 - PYRRHURA BREEDER ASSOCIATION - newsletter
Articles and Photos: Breeding Rose-Crowned Conures pages 3 to 5 with 4 of my photos
Pet Potential of the Rose-Crowned Conure pages 6 & 7 with 2 of my photos
2006 - PYRRHURA BREEDER ASSOCIATION
Photo: Of one of my first Crimson-bellied Conure chicks "Maia" Photo by Carolyn A. Mckeone on the yearly Birthday card.
Spring 2006 - PYRRHURA BREEDER ASSOCIATION - May Newsletter
Article: Little Darlings Custom Seed Mix on Pages 8 and 9
PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITE LAUNCHED!!! December 20, 2006! http://community.webshots.com/user/littledarlings
New website of my photography of parrot babies that I am hand feeding or have hand fed in the past, pet birds, my pets, wild birds, flowers, nature and digital artwork. A must see! You can even download for wallpapers, screensavers and print out.
Winter 2001 ~ INTERNATIONAL CONURE ASSOCIATION - journal
Article and Photos: Breeding Fiery-Shouldered Conures on Pages 4-26 - 4-32
BIRD TALK MAGAZINE ~ June 2007 Issue
Photo: 3 Quaker chicks, aqua, blue and green
Pages 34 & 35; Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
BIRD TALK MAGAZINE ~ August 2007 Issue
Photo: Painted Conure Male Breeder "Whisper"
Page 30; Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
BIRD TALK MAGAZINE ~ September 2007 Issue
Photo: HURRAY, ANOTHER CENTERFOLD!
Blue Quaker male chick, "Skylar" one of my breeder birds.
Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
BIRD TALK MAGAZINE ~ May 2008 Issue
Photo: HURRAY, ANOTHER CENTERFOLD!
Painted Conure Male Breeder "Whisper"
Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
BIRD TALK MAGAZINE ~ August 2008 Issue
Photo: HURRAY, ANOTHER CENTERFOLD!
Green/Blue Quaker male chick, "Fonzie" one of my baby birds.
Photographer - Carolyn A. McKeone
