I am fascinated with behavior, behavior modification, the study of abnormal repetitive behavior of captive animals, and the behavior of parrots and birds of prey in particular. I've fallen into the great sea of behavior when I had acquired my first parrot, Rico, my Umbrella Cockatoo over six years ago. I found his behaviors, or my lack of knowledge in the reasoning behind his behaviors to be nothing short of absolutely fascinating. This caused me to dig and dig and dig even further into all I could to better understand my parrot, what he was trying to tell me, and the many signs and signals I wasn't understanding. Three additional parrots and six years later, here I am still absolutely fascinated with their exquisite and unique minds, functions, anatomy, intelligence, and communication.
I continue on my path of learning all my mind can possibly absorb in the way of behavior and modification for the best interest in the relationship I have with my own parrots, other parrots in which I come in contact, and the birds of prey that I train. I want them to be birds and be the unique individuals nature and evolution has created them to be. I want them to be the happiest and most healthy they can be while increasing or maintianing the bond in which I have and share with them. Having an undomesticated animal in my house is not a natural way of life for myself and my husband or for the four parrots in which reside with us. It is not natural, so it is my intention to make it as healthy and enjoyable for all and I intend to do this through continuing my education in the behavior of these spectacular creatures. In having these feathered pieces of brilliance in my house, it is my responsibility to take the best care of them that I can, and in no way am I saying I can provide them with the benefits of their natural habitats, but I can and will do my best, I owe it to them.Owning a parrot or numerous parrots can be very difficult, expensive, and time consuming. I know because I experience all of this first hand and on a daily basis. I have found enriching the lives of companion parrots and trying my best to interpret their behaviors as my true passion.
The world is our oyster and we have the ability to make most of our decisions for ourselves. In the life many companion parrots live they have only a fraction of the opportunity to make their own decisions or on a much lesser scale. If their lives have to be captive, my goal is to increase to the best of my ability, the scale of their decision making processes. Parrots develop through learning. Increasing their learning opportunities makes and proves for their better welfare. Time for me to open and cultivate that oyster.
My intentions in starting this blog is to share what I learn, my thoughts along the way, and those I come in contact with through my journies. I love to write about things in which I'm passionate and I have found over the past six years of my life, my passion is birds and anyone who knows me knows this. I also surround myself with those whom share the same passion. So, I hope you enjoy the readings you will find here on many aspects of avian behavior, training, and experiences.
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