Haley SelenJan 13, 20171 min readA Big Step for CarsonI have taken Carson’s training nice and slow. I go at her pace and let her tell me what she is comfortable with. But sometimes I have to...
Haley SelenDec 30, 20161 min readInsulationThe floor of the classroom was covered in tiny white feathers after Carson’s sojourn there last week during the cold weather. As I tried...
Haley SelenDec 16, 20161 min readCold SnapWe eased into December with some mild winter weather, but this week gave us a good reminder of our northern latitude. Red-tailed hawks...
Haley SelenDec 9, 20161 min readIdentityIn the spring of 2014, a young kestrel’s life was upended when he fell out of his nest and broke both wings. Luckily he was found and...
Haley SelenDec 2, 20161 min readInside a Training Session: Not InterestedSometimes training sessions go really well with big breakthroughs like the session I described with Theo last week. But sometimes we just...
Haley SelenNov 25, 20162 min readInside a training session: Theo learns the rules of the gameTheo’s training log helps me keep track of his progress. I wait patiently just outside Theo’s open door. To avoid a direct gaze that...
Haley SelenNov 18, 20162 min readThe Mouse Went Down the HoleImagine a hawk sitting on a fence post along the edge of a cornfield. Scanning the ground beneath her, she suddenly spots a mouse and...
Haley SelenNov 11, 20162 min readDIY Raptor EquipmentAldo shows off his new alymeri anklets. My knack for crafty projects comes in handy when our birds need new equipment. Since pet stores...