I thought it would be a good idea to post pictures of some of the better looking rollers I have seen. Even though the Birmingham Roller has no show standard, as it should be, there are nonetheless, qualities that can readily be seen in individuals of high caliber.

Bred by Sal Ortiz, Van Buren, Arkansas

Bred by Steve Smith, Palmdale, Calif.

Bred by Chuck Hatcher, Sylmar, Calif.

Bred by Brian McCormick, Norco, Calif.

Bred by Chai Seng, Sacramento, Calif

Bred By Dale Calvillo, Pico Rivera, Calif.

Bred by Keith London, Los Angeles, Calif.

Bred by Efren Lopez, Hacienda Heights, Calif.

Bred by Camillo Paci, Monterey, Calif.

Bred by Steve Smith, Palmdale, Calif.

Bred by Hector Coya, San Dimas, Calif.

Bred by Brian McCormick, Norco, Calif.

Bred by Jesse Moua, Fresno, Calif.

Bred by Sam Smith. Long Beach, Calif.

Bred by Steve Smith, Palmdale, Calif.

Bred By Sam Smith, Lomg Beach, Calif

Bred by Ron Dent, Los Angeles, Calif.

Bred by Ron Dent, Los Angeles, Calif.

Bred by Sal Ortiz, Van Buren, Arkansas
November 6, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Nice looking birds. The Sal Ortiz bird is my favorite. Wish I can have a kit full of those.
November 9, 2008 at 5:57 pm
That Sal Ortiz bird is a really great looking roller..! I assume you mean the first one…Right? I also posted a red of his… He has done well in competitions too… Good work Sal..!!
Paul
December 1, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Paul that was a spectacular showing of birds i am very please to see that extremly good job wow!
December 12, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Steve,
You have made some great photos of some incredible birds. You are also a dedicated flyer and a winner.
I plan to make a write-up about you on this site, showing some of those Birminghams you breed out in the high desert.
December 25, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Paul, good work on the pics and thanks for the compliment! I am just trying to keep up with you. Sal
January 17, 2009 at 1:24 am
Very outstanding birds…Love them all…Keep up the good work…
January 17, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Chai,
Your bird was one great looker…!! Glad to see you visiting the site.
Paul
April 12, 2009 at 7:30 am
NICE LOOKING BIRDS GUYS,I ONLY CAN IMAGINE THE SPEED ON SOME OF THOSE BIRDS.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
June 9, 2009 at 11:10 am
lovely resis. red Sal,I really like her expression,I like to breed out of birds like that and with the sloid robusted body,they seem to handle the roll better and go fast.I bet shes fast and freqent?
July 7, 2009 at 6:38 am
very strong on type outstanding birds. the hobby is in good hands with this group of breeders. keep up the good breed
July 9, 2009 at 2:05 am
Akeem,
Good to see that comment… Pensom stressed type for selecting breeders. We should always keep that focus.
September 25, 2009 at 11:40 am
To: Sam Smith Man that Baldhead/Blue/CreamBars: Man Give me a call Please, I’d like to know the History on that family: I’ve seen a lot of Birds,But Well just Give me a call 323-933-1264 Thanks.
September 28, 2009 at 11:06 am
WELL I’M GOING TO HAVE TO SAY THAT THE RED CHECKER BRED BY BRIAN M. FROM NORCO IS HANDS DOWN THE SWEETEST ONE ON THE PHOTOS, NOT KNOCKING THE OTHER ONES BUT HIS FEATHERING IS SILKY, AND TIGHT, SOLID LOOKING APPLE BODY, GOOD TYPE AND GOOD HEAD, HE’S SO FAR THE RIGHT PACKAGE. GOOD JOB BRIAN………LOWE’S LOFT PHELAN CAL,