The XXIV Ornithological Exhibition Competition 'Ciudad del Besaya' is set to take place in Torrelavega from 23 to 31 October, as announced by Cristina García Viñas, the councillor for fairs and markets. The event will be held at the Jesús Collado Soto National Livestock Market and is organised by the Ornithological Association of Besaya (ASORBE) in collaboration with the Torrelavega City Council.
This year’s competition will feature an impressive 2,013 birds, including colour and posture canaries, exotic birds, budgerigars, lovebirds, and Gouldian finches. The birds have been sourced from various locations across Spain and the French town of Boucau, highlighting the event's significance as one of the most important ornithological competitions in the country, both in terms of quantity and quality.
García Viñas commended the efforts of the organising association and emphasised the continuity of this event, which enhances the activities at the fairgrounds and provides the public with an opportunity to explore the diversity of ornithology.
Event details and schedule
The programme includes several competitions, such as the VI Interregional Competition of Northern Federations, the XXXVIII Regional Competition of Cantabria, and the IV Monographic Competition for the White Lipocromo Canary. Additionally, memorial competitions will be held in honour of Juan Brizuela, Jesús Balbontín Estrada, and Ángel Freijo Llamazares.
Birds will be received on 23 and 24 October, with judging taking place on 25 and 26 October. The exhibition will be open to the public on 28, 29, and 30 October, from 09:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00, with free entry. The trophy presentation is scheduled for 31 October at 16:00.
García Viñas has encouraged the public to visit the exhibition and discover the various species and varieties that will be showcased during these days in Torrelavega.
