I'm sitting here typing this with Rico, my Umbrella Cockatoo on my knee. Why on my knee versus my head or shoulder? (hey, isn't that a commercial?) ... Read More
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It is an honor…
It is a true and genuine honor for me to be able to share my life with birds. I find I rarely take for granted each encounter I have with the ones in ... Read More
A Splendor Like No Other….That Is the Bird.
Be it parrot, sparrow, eagle, or kingfisher there is nothing else in my life that I've come in contact with that fascinates me and grasps my attention ... Read More
‘Tis the Season…..to Reinforce that Screamin’!
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and I'm giving well wishes for everyone for the new year. I can't believe the last one is already over. I ... Read More
Sidney’s Story – The Great Horned Teacher
In May of '09 I met a bird who opened a door in a certain area of my life. This door provided me the opportunity to view many things from a different ... Read More
’09 Parrot Lover’s Cruise
Over one year ago at the 5th Annual Parrot Palooza, a blonde woman walked up to me after my presentation I had given on the effects of positive ... Read More
Peek A Boo Rico!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX_YHB8bCHw ... Read More
Training…. it is more than just tricks
I never gave much thought to training and the effects it has on our birds. I never gave it much thought until I began to really understand it. ... Read More
Dear Willy…
I've been out of town and before I left I had been working pretty diligently on a project. Working this hard and intently too takes me away from a few ... Read More
If you want it bad enough, you’ll find a way to make it work!
I remember asking my mother when I was in high school, "Mom, do you think I have what it takes to be a biologist?" Her response to me was "If you want ... Read More
Tears from the Aviary
I'm working on developing my blog and am getting there slowly but surely. There is a section I want to start called "Thoughts from the Aviary". I want ... Read More
A bit about my background
I find it so absolutely important to know about the person of whom one is reading, especially if they are seeking advice and information from which to ... Read More