Join host Shelley Wood on The Making Ripples Podcast Show as she delves into the fascinating world of bird of prey training with Kimberly Lundy from the Ojai Raptor Center. Based in Ventura, California, Kimberly's journey from volunteer to lead trainer exemplifies her commitment to avian welfare and innovative training methods. This episode offers a glimpse into the transformative shift towards empowerment training at the center, a change that Kimberly played a crucial role in during the pandemic shutdown.

This episode is rich with stories, challenges, and successes in avian training. Kimberly shares her experiences in retraining older ambassadors under new paradigms, highlighting the importance of understanding animal behavior and learner-centric approaches.

Listeners will gain invaluable insights into the nuances of bird training, inspired by Kimberly's extensive background in behavioral ecology and applied behavioral analysis. This episode promises to enhance your knowledge and skills, encouraging a positive impact on both animal and human learners.

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• Kimberly Lundy E-mail: [email protected]
• Kimberly Lundy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.lundy.7
• Ojai Raptor Center Website https://www.ojairaptorcenter.org/
• Ojai Raptor Center Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ojairaptorcenter/
• Ojai Raptor Center Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/theojairaptorcenter
• Ojai Raptor Center TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ojairaptorcenter
• Avian Behavior International https://avian-behavior.org/
• International Association of Avian Trainers & Educators https://iaate.org/
• Susan Friedman, PhD, Living & Learning with Animals: The Fundamental Principles and Procedures of Teaching and Learning https://www.behaviorworks.org/htm/lla_professional_overview.html
• Natural Encounters, Inc., Training and Education Center (NEI TEC) https://naturalencounters.com/nei-tec/
• International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Course https://theiwrc.org/courses/
• Ken Ramirez, The Eye of The Trainer: Animal Training, Transformation, and Trust. First Edition. Waltham: Sunshine Books, Inc., 2020 >>> https://shop.clickertraining.com/products/the-eye-of-the-trainer-animal-training-transformation-and-trust?variant=31879440924810