Organized by the local Section Federcaccia of Pescia (Pistoia), founded 120 years ago by Giacomo Puccini, and Diana Pesciatina with the patronage of the Municipality, the traditional Summer Singing Competition for decoy birds took place on Sunday 4 August - Memorial Rossetti Mariano, now in its year 39a edition. As usual, the participation of exhibitors and the public of enthusiasts was good.
After a careful evaluation of the Jury this the ranking of breeders first three classified by category:
Sasselli: 1) Luca Peruzzi; 2) Tiripelli Rossano; 3) Scardigli Rossano.
Fieldfare: 1) Luca Peruzzi; 2) Giacomelli Francesco; 3) Marcello Biagetti.
Thrushes: 1) Lami Giordano; 2) Francalanci Franco; 3) Giacomelli Francesco.
Merli: 1) Bastiani Franco; 2) Pasquinelli; 3) Lavorini Lebanon.
Finches: 1) Blond Luano; 2) Mariani Peter; 3) Toni Rolando.
larks: 1) Marcello Biagetti; 2) Rosellini Carlo; 3) Mazzanti Mauro.
Sparrows: 1) Mazzanti Mauro. Best subject: Franco Bastiani's blackbird
Thanks from the Pescia section to all the members who contributed to the success of the event, to participants and the public. A special thanks to the Mayor Oreste Giurlani who, in addition to giving the patronage of the city to the Race, took part in the awards ceremony bringing the greetings of the Pesciatina administration.