Educational components

Over 30 years of learning how to care for our birds.

Various Lectures/Seminars/Conferences – Avian Behavior/Health/ Nutrition

1991 to current- Attended lectures by:

- Dr. Cyndi Brown, ABVP -Avian Respiratory System-NYC
- Dr. Laura Wade, ABVP -Avian Viruses – NJ
- Dr. Lori Hess, ABVP-Nutrition- NYC
- Liz Wilson, CPBC- Behavior -NJ
- Maggie Wright- African Grey Parrots- NY
- Dr. Anthony Pilny, ABVP-Health- NYC
- Dr. Annelise Strunk, ABVP- Avian First Aid-NJ
- Dr. Branson Ritchie, ABVP-PDD & PBFD- NJ
- Dr. Greg Burkett, ABVP-Egg laying & PDD research-NC
- Mike Schindlinger-Oral Traditions of Wild Parrots-NJ
- Dr. James Morrisey, ABVP-Anatomy,Physiology & Diseases of the Avian Liver-NJ
- Dr. James Morrisey, ABVP-Critical Care & Emergency Medication-NJ
- Liz Wilson, CPBC – Understanding Behavior- NJ
- Dr. Branson Ritchie, ABVP-West Nile Virus-NJ
- Dr. James Morrisey, ABVP-Common Avian procedures, Avian Analgesia & Anesthesia-NJ
- Dr. Jeleen Briscoe, ABVP-Taxonomy & Temperament-NJ
- Marc Johnson-Over population of Parrots-NJ
- Mid Atlantic States Association of Avian Veterinarians- 31st Conference on Surgery & Disease- Atlantic City, NJ
- Dr. Susan Friedman, Ph.D-LLP course- Online
- Living & Learning with Parrots: The Fundamental Principles and Procedures of Teaching and Learning- Online
- Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2009 -NJ
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Annual Conference 2011,RI
- Dr. Frank McMillian-Psychological Trauma in Animals-RI
- Janet Velenovsky: Final Considerations-RI
- Kashmir Csaky, CPBC, IAABC -Body Talk-RI
- Linda Ruben-Ethology-Australian parrots-RI
- Jamie Whittaker, CPBC,IAABC -Old Parrots-New Homes-Helping parrots adapt-RI
- Bob Baily-Behavioral Economics-RI
- Handleman/Gangly/Munera/Whittaker/McCourt-Multi-species panel.-RI
- Liz Wilson, CPBC, IAABC-Behavior-NY
- Layne Dicker-Behavior Amazons-NY
- Sally Blanchard-Behavior-NY
- Mattie Sue Athen-Behavior Cockatoos-NJ
- Barbara Heidenreich – Behavior- NY
- Susan Chamberlain – Bird Care-NY
- Nikki Moustaki-General Bird Care-NJ
- Maggie Wright-African Grey behavior, nutrition, phobias, plucking-NJ
- Dr. Irene Pepperberg-African Greys-Thought Process & Intelligence-NJ
- Greyfeather Toys-Importance of toys-NJ
- Robin Shewokis – Foraging-NJ
- Dr. Jeff Applegate, DVM- Foraging-NJ
- Dr. Margaret Fordham, DMV- Wild Behaviors of Parrots-NJ
- Dr. Scott Echols ABVP -Avian Foraging & Enrichment lab-NJ
- Dr. Brian Speer ABVP-Avian Foraging &Enrichment lab-NJ
- Dr. Jeff Applegate, DVM : Avian Vets-What To Look For-NJ
- Dr. Irene Pepperberg- Various studies-FL
- Sally Blanchard – Bird Behavior: Screaming-NJ
- Terry & Shari Beaudoin, CPBC- Bird Behavior: Excessive vocalizations and/or screaming-Webinar
- Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2010 -NJ
- Dr. Natalie Antinoff, DVM -Avian First Aid- TX
- Michael Dalton – Beyond … “Polly wants a Cracker”-TX
- Dr. Susan Friedman, Ph.D.- P- P-A-R-R-O-T Do Tell! (Principles of Positive Reinforcement)-TX
- Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP- Adding Nutraceuticals and Herbals to your Avian Medicine Chest-TX
- Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP- Aging in Birds: Finding the Fountain of Youth-TX
- Parrot Festival 2012 multi topic/speaker panel-TX
- Mid-Atlantic States Association of Avian Veterinarians 32 Annual Avian Medicine and Surgery Conference-NJ
- Dr. Christal Pollock ABVP; Respiratory Disease in the Bird.-NJ
- Dr. Thomas N Tully ABVP,ECZM : Avian Pain Management-NJ
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (2012 Convention)-RI
- Dr. Irene Pepperberg- Number competence in Grey Parrots: Similarities to, and Differences from, Young Children-RI
- Dr. Susan Friedman -A Clinic-based Protocol for Solving Behavioral Problems in Exotic Pets-RI
- Dr. Susan Friedman- Essential Components of Effective Behavior Change for All Species of Leaners-RI
- Dr. Emily Levine, DVM-A Brilliant Disguise: Illnesses that Look Like Behavior Problems-RI
- “Hands–On” live animal presentations- Target Training-RI
- Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2011 -NJ
- Parrot Wellness Retreat 2012-NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP-The Meaning of Total Wellness-NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP -The Miracle of Flight-NC
- Dr. Frank Rutowski, ABVP – Diseases & Common Emergencies, Keeping Your Bird Safe-NC
- Kris Porter – Enrichment Lab- A Toy Workshop-NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP – Herbals and Nutriceuticals-NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP – The Brain and Special Senses-NC
- Dr. Frank Rutowski, ABVP – Laser Therapy-NC
- Pamela Clark – The Social Needs of Parrots-NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP – Aging Birds-NC
- Pamela Clark, Dr. Susan Orosz, Dr. Frank Rutowski, Kris Porter, Jenny Drummey & Ann Brooks- Roundtable Discussion (Phoenix Landing)-NC
- Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2012 -NJ
- Parrot Festival 2013-TX
- Robin Shewokis- Foraging-TX
- Jason Crean- Teas for Toos and Other Birds Too!-TX
- Dr. Natalie Antinoff, DMV- Feathers and Flight-TX
- Debbie Goodrich- Parrots Gone Wild-TX
- Sid Price-Accidental Trainer-TX
- Matt Schmit- Colors By Numbers- How Parrots Get Their Color-TX
- Dr. Melissa Shelton,DVM- Avian Aromatheropy-TX
- Dr. Mark Stafford,DVM- What Makes Parrots So Damn Special?-TX
- Parrot Festival multi panel conference Q&A-TX
- Jamie Whittaker,CPBC- Older Birds- New Homes-CT
- Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2013 -NJ
- Phoenix Landing’s Wellness Retreat- Dedicated to Liz Wilson, CVT.-NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz, PhD, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian), Dipl ECZM (Avian)-Avian Neurology, special senses and a disease updates-NC
- Dr. Irene Pepperberg -Inference by Exclusion-NC
- Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian) Common Avian Emergencies and Reproductive Diseases-NC
- Dr. Rhoda Stevenson, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian) Caring for Liz Wilson’s 60+ year old blue and gold macaw,Aging Parrots, Species Specific Diseases, Co- host Vet Q&A with Dr. Clark.-NC
- Dr. Lauren Powers, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian) Scoop on Poop, The Respiratory System, & Pathology-NC
- Dr. Frank Rutowski, DVM First-aid Workshop- Be prepared for an emergency-NC
- Dr. Beth Rhyne, DVM – Details of the avian exam-NC
- Dr. Liza Clark, DVM Dr. Co-host Vet Q&A session with Dr. Stevenson-NC
- Dr. Irene Pepperberg- Concept of Zero-NJ
- Dr. Anthony Pilny, ABVP- Atherosclerosis in Parrots- How to prevent & treat-NJ
- Dr. Irene Pepperberg- How Parrots See The World-NJ
- Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2014- NJ
- Leah Ann Hartsfield- Birds Beyond Words-NJ
- Dr. Anthony Pilny, ABVP- MRSA & Pet Birds-NJ
- Dr. Irene Pepperberg Marshmallow Experiment-NJ
- Dr. Anthony Pilny-, ABVP Caring for Exotic Birds in the Shelter Environment (PT 1)-Webinar
- Lorelei Tibbetts, LVT, VTS. The Basics of Caring for Exotic Birds in the Shelter (Part 2)-Webinar
- Lorelei Tibbets, LVT, VT S & Karen Windsor The Basics of Caring for Exotic Birds in the Shelter (Part 3)-Webinar
- Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2015 -NJ
- WELLNESS RETREAT, THE NATURE OF PARROTS – Asheville, NC April 30-May 1
- Deb White- The Playful Parrot: The Nature of Avian Play- NC
- Scott Echols, DVM ABVP The Anatomical Parrot: Grey Parrot Anatomy Project- NC
- Robert D. Ness, DVM The Natural Parrot: Integrative Therapies- NC
- Adam Patterson & Einstein – Grey parrot Behavior- NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz _ Neuroanatomy and the Senses – NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM, ABVP The Older Parrot: Aging Issues- NC
- Dr. Scott Echols, DVM, ABVP The Sick Parrot: Kidney Disease- NC
- Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM ABVP The Sick Parrot: Common Avian Emergencies- NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM,Dipl ABVP Avian The Cardiovascular Parrot: Symptoms and Treatment- NC
- NUTRITION ROUNDTABLE-NC
- Q&A with Speakers- Dr.Orzos, Dr. Echols, Drummy, Patterson, Dr. Ness, White, Dr. Rutowski, Low, Cravens and Dr. Degernes.-NC
- Behavior+Works -Living & Learning with Animals: The Fundamental Principles and Procedure of Teaching & Learning.
- Dr. Susan Clubb, DVM, ABVP – Wellness Visit -FL
- Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2016 -NJ
- Dr. Irene Pepperberg- Avian Intelligence-NJ
- Dr. Brynn McCleery, DVM, ABVP- Feather Destructive Behavior-NJ
- 2018 – Wellness Retreat, Phoenix Landing Problem-Solving- Asheville, NC
- Dr. Frank Rutowski, DVM- First Aid for Everyday Problems -NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM,Dipl ABVP Avian and Giacomo Rossi- DVM, PhD, MS, DECZM (WHP), EBVS Immune Health of the GI Tract & and Probiotics. NC
- Dr. Giacomo Rossi,DVM, PhD, MS, DECZM (WHP), EBVS, Susan Orosz, DVM,Dipl ABVP Avian & Bob Dahlhausen, DVM- PDD Research “Pretty Darn Difficult” – Unraveling the Complexity of Bornavirus. NC
- Scott Stahl, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian , Parrots in the Coal Mine(Respiratory Issues).NC
- Dr. Keven Flammer,DVM Dipl ABVP Avian-Make it Count – A Facilitated Discussion on Newer Drug Therapies.NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM,Dipl ABVP Avian- Aging Birds -Comfort, Therapies and Herbals.NC
- Rowan Martin, Conservationist- Saving Africa’s Parrots.NC
- Q & A With Speakers -Health, Nutrition, Enrichment etc.NC
- Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat- 20/20 A Vision for The Future of Parrots -NC
- Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – My Sexy Parrot -NC
- Jen Caunha, ESQ Can Your Parrots Learn to Read -NC
- Sam Williams PhD- Social Lives of Parrots and the Macaw Recovery Network-NC
- Dr.Rhoda Stevenson, DVM Dip AVBP Avian- Evolving Holistic Therapies-NC
- Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery ,DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Oh My Aching Heart (Heart Disease)-NC
- Dr.Scott Echols, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- The Grey Parrot Project – Why Necropsies Are Important-NC
- Dr. Yvonne Can Zeeland DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Feather Destructive Behavior-NC
- Dr. Laura Wade, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Intro to CBD in Medicine & Ultraviolet Light Optimization for Captive Birds. -NC
- Dr. Robert Ness DVM- Integrative Medicine and Pain Management Treatments.-NC
- Arianna Bailey, CPBT-KA Big Behaviors, Big Lessons-NC
- Scott Stahl, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Respiratory Disease and Future of Technologies -NC
- Q&A Panel- Health, Nurition, Behavior & Enrichment.NC
- Dr. Yvonne Can Zeeland DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Medication for Behavior Modification -Advanced Science Track-NC
- Dr. Susan Orosz- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Probiotics and Herbals.-Advanced Science Track-NC
- Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery ,DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- What Bloods & Labs Can Tell Us-Advanced Science Track-NC
- Dr. Rhoda Stevenson, DVM Dip AVBP Avian-Swabs and Cultures.-Advanced Science Track-NC
- Dr. Scott Echols, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Advanced Anatomy and the Future of Medicine-Advanced Science Track-NC
- Q&A Panel- Health, Nurition, Behavior & Enrichment.-Advanced Science Track-NC
- Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian Spring Is in the Air: How to Deal With Your Pet Bird’s Hormonal Behavior Part 1- AZ
- Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian Spring Is in the Air: Pet Bird Hormonal Behavior Part 2- AZ
- Dr. Todd Driggers, DVM – Flight Mechanics & Ethical Concerns – AZ
- Dr. Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)- Ask the Vet.1- LA
- Dr. Heather Barron, DVM, Dipl ABVP & licensed wildlife rehabilitator -If You Care, Leave It There: Helping Baby Wild Birds- FL
- Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)“Indoors or Outdoors: What is Right for Your Parrot.”- AZ
- Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)- Ask the Vet 2
- Don Brightsmith- Non-invasive parrots in the wild: are the impacts as bad as they say?
- Eric Peake- Breeding Budgies, Behaviors and Breeding
- Robin Shewokis- You gotta have goals! Creating goal based enrichment
- Dr. Scott Echols, ABVP, Avian -Grey Parrot Anatomy- An update
- Dr. Caroline Efstathion- APEC, How a Small Non-profit Is Making a Big Difference
- Dr. Jason Crean – Avian Raw Whole Food Nutrition
- Hila Niemann- Dealing with Aggresice Parrots
- Dr. Rainer Niemann- Parrots and Other Birds of Costa Rica
- Mindy Peterson- Going on offence to protect your animals and animal enterprise
- Jack Pine- These Are Parrots, Not Penguins: in the Face of Natural Disasters
- Laurella Desborough- Keeping Eclectus Parrots: Pets and Breeders
- Gabriela Vigo Trauco- Fostering connections: Saving wild macaw chicks through conservation aviculture.
- Chris Davis-Heart to Heart- Pet Bird Behavior
- Heather Barron-Pros & Cons of Alternative Medicine: What You Need To Know For Your Bird
- Dr. Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)- Ask the Vet3
- Christine Davis, CPBC, and Dr. Ted Lafeber-6 Steps to Loving Communication with Your Bird & other Animals
- Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian )-Fun with Foraging: How to Get Started & Fun Toy Ideas!
- “Mind, Body, Spirit of Parrots – Virtual Wellness Retreat”- NC
- Dr. Richard Burdeaux, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)-Lange Animal Hospital: Feather Destructive Behavior
- Heidi Hellmuth St. Louis Zoo & Gateway Parrot Club : ENRICHMENT ACTION PLANNING: USING NATURAL BEHAVIORS TO ENRICH COMPANION PARROTS
- Dr. Todd Driggers, DVM Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic : FEATHERS AND WING ANATOMY .
- Pam Clark, CPBC, CVT-IAABC Behavior Consultant : IMPERCEPTIBLE HUMAN SPEAK.
- Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian): Avian Medicine: What it Takes to be and Avian Veterinarian.
- Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, DABVP(Avian) – Choosing an Avian Vet.
- Dr. Susan Orosz- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Avian Bornavirus: Common Signs & Treatments.
- Dr. Susan Orosz & Dr. Robert Dahlhausen- Avian Bornavirus Part 2- A Review & More.
- Dr. Stephanie Lamb,DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – Avian Vet Insider 7 -Cardiovascular Disease in Pet Birds Part 1
- Dr. Scott Echols, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian : Comprehensive Anatomy Research Project –New Findings to Advance Veterinary Medicine
- Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat- Asheville, NC. “In Sickness and In Health
- Dr. Anthony Pilny-DVM Dipl ABVP Avian: Changing the Captive Bird Paradigm
- Dr. Bob Dahlhausen-DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – Bad Bird Diseases like Chlamydia: Diagnostics and Case Studies
- Dr. Laura Wade- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – Bad Bird Diseases like Chlamydia: Diagnostics and Case Studies
- Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Reproductive Problems
- Dr. Laura Wade- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – The Uropygial Gland, Anatomy, Diseases and Tail Surgery
- Dr. Laura Wade- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – Lead Toxicosis: Diagnosis and Clinical Cases
- Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Respiratory Emergencies
- Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Endocrine Diseases/Diabetes
- Dr. Bob Dahlhausen-DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Dr. Laura Wade-DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Dr. Susan Orosz- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Diagnostics and Necropsies: Case Studies
- Dr. Bob Dahlhausen-DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – Feather Destructive Behavior: Diagnostics and Solutions
- Q&A Dr. Bob Dahlhausen, Dr. Laura Wade, Dr. Susan Orosz, Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery, Dr. Anthony Pilny, Dr Frank Rutowski, Cassie Malina, Jen Cunha, Dr. Tara Harrison & Jose’ Antonio.
- Cassie Malina, CPBC, IAABC- A Holistic Approach to Parrot Behavior- IAATE
- Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian-Reproductive Issues, The Sexy Parrot
- Dr.Rachel Baden, DVM –Diagnosis & Management of Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies
- Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian –The Renal System: Anatomy and Physiology
- Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian-Common Diseases Related to the Kidneys (including nutrition related)
- Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Critical Care Nutrition
- Avian Wellness Retreat: “Avian Medical Challenges” 2022- Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian,Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian,Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian ), Dr. Rachel Baden, DVM
- Parrot Behavior in Social Context: How nature influences pet bird keeping
- Training as Enrichment: A Critical Review
- How WE Learn: An Introduction to Behavior Analysis and Training
- Association of Avian Veterinarians Medicine conference
- The Geriatric Chicken-Presented by: Susan Orosz, PhD, DVM, DABVP
- Shangzhe Xie, BSc/BVMS, MVS, PhD, DABVP (Avian Practice), DACCM-Avian Mycobacteriosis: From Individual to Flock Management
- Dr. Stephen Fronefield, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)- Liver Disease in Psittacine Birds
- Dr. Yvonne van Zeeland, DVM, MVR, PhD, DipECZM (Avian), DipECZM (Small Mammal), CPBC-Self-mutilating Birds – They Really Eat at You…
- Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) & Brynn McCleery, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) -Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza-Part I: Avian influenza: Practical Ways to Protect the Backyard Flock & Aviaries/Part II: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the California Condor Population
- Dr. Lauren V. Powers, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)- Seizures in Parrots
- Dr. E. Marie Rush, DVM, Dipl ACZM-Common Radiographic Abnormalities in Captive Birds
- Dr. Jennifer Riley, DVM- Lead Poisoning in Wildlife
- Dr. Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)-Ask the Vet 9/30/23
- Pamela Clark-Translating Parrot: Behavior 101 – Why Does My Parrot Do That?
- Dr. Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)-Ask the Vet 10/28/23
- Dr. Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)-Ask the Vet 2/23/24
- Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – The Pressures of Being a Parrot – Hormones Made Me Do It!
- Rosemary Low- Understanding Parrots, Taking Cues from Nature
- 2024 Wellness Retreat- Phoenix Landing, NC- Looking Ahead: Prosperity for Parrots
- Dr. Cyndi Brown, DMV- Chlamydia Diagnosis and Review- Are We Going There Again?-Difficult and How to Manage Treatment and Exposure.
- Dr .Currie Carothers – SEAVS- (Advanced class) Cloacal Prolapses : Odds and Rear Ends
- Dr. Cyndi Brown, DMV- Pulse Electromagnetic Therapy: It’s Use for Treatment and Support of Pain, Injury and Inflammation.
- Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Respiratory Diseases and Challenges
- Dr. Susan Orosz- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Commonly Used Herbs in Avian Practice
- Dr. Rachel Baden-Do I Have an Obstruction? Diagnosis & Surgical Management of Ingested Foreign Bodies
- Dr Crystal Schoellman -Hearts Most Fowl:Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in Birds.
- Dr. Susan Orosz- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian -How Disease Affects Behavior
- Dr Cyndi Brown, DVM-Are Mushrooms Medicinal? A Review of Eastern and Western Use
- Dr. Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)-Ask the Vet 4/19/24
- Dr. Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)-Ask the Vet 5/3/24
- Stephanie Lamb, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian –Wild Bird Diseases – Is My Parrot at Risk?