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A Defining Year of Transition

For more than a decade, our work began as a mission-driven LLC, guided first and…

Hillary HankeyDecember 28, 2025

On the Ranch

Why Our Owls Are Getting Louder (And Other Fall Surprises)

November in Southern California doesn't look like fall in most places. Our trees stay green,…

Hillary HankeyNovember 17, 2025

On the Ranch

What Field Marks Really Tell Us About Birds In Our Backyard

People often ask us how to tell one hawk from another—especially when it’s just a…

Hillary HankeyJuly 23, 2025

On the Ranch

The Morning Spectacle You Need to See: Why Our Vultures Strike a Pose

Picture this: You're on one of our experiences on an early morning when you spot…

Hillary HankeyJuly 16, 2025

On the Ranch

When the Sky Lights Up, Where Do the Birds Go?

I love a celebration as much as the next person. But when it comes to…

Hillary HankeyJune 26, 2025

On the Ranch

Bird Vision: What Tina the Burrowing Owl Taught Me About Eyesight

Tina the burrowing owl spotted it before I did — a tiny flicker of movement…

Hillary HankeyMay 15, 2025

On the Ranch

The Quiet Power of Owls

Some of our birds are work horses—and some of them are WORK horses when it…

Hillary HankeyMay 2, 2025

On the Ranch

Do Owls Have Whiskers? Discovering Their Hidden Sensory Powers

There’s something that really stops you in your tracks when you meet Ripley, our spectacled…

Hillary HankeyApril 2, 2025

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The Economic Value of Scavengers: What Birds Like Larue Can Teach Us

At Avian Behavior International, we’re always excited to introduce you to our incredible birds and…

Hillary HankeyOctober 17, 2024

On the Ranch

Why We Let Our Birds Choose When to Fly: The Power of Choice in Bird Training

Have you ever seen someone run at a flock of pigeons to make them fly…

Hillary HankeyOctober 7, 2024

A Defining Year of Transition

Why Our Owls Are Getting Louder (And Other Fall Surprises)

What Field Marks Really Tell Us About Birds In Our Backyard

The Morning Spectacle You Need to See: Why Our Vultures Strike a Pose

When the Sky Lights Up, Where Do the Birds Go?

Bird Vision: What Tina the Burrowing Owl Taught Me About Eyesight

The Quiet Power of Owls

Do Owls Have Whiskers? Discovering Their Hidden Sensory Powers

The Economic Value of Scavengers: What Birds Like Larue Can Teach Us

Why We Let Our Birds Choose When to Fly: The Power of Choice in Bird Training

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