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81 The Expert Card

What does it mean to be an expert, and what happens when expertise becomes a shield from scrutiny rather than a commitment to precision? In this episode, Hillary examines the role of authority, rhetor...
11 May, 2026 No comment
When Your Bird Loses Motivation, the Answer Is Rarely One Thing

Most of us are taught to think about behavior in a straight line. Something happens, the bird does something, a consequence follows. Antecedent, behavior, consequence. It is a useful starting point. B...
01 May, 2026 No comment
It Starts With the Bird: The Foundation of a Well-Socialized Ambassador Owl

When we talk about raising a well-socialized ambassador owl, we are not starting with training plans or behaviors. We are starting with the bird. That choice shapes everything that follows. Different ...
17 April, 2026 No comment

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The Avian Behavior Conservancy Blog

Welcome to the Avian Behavior Conservancy Blog!

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Most Recent Posts:

81 The Expert Card

When Your Bird Loses Motivation, the Answer Is Rarely One Thing

It Starts With the Bird: The Foundation of a Well-Socialized Ambassador Owl

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