Challenges

In my last check-in meeting with my raptor training mentor, we discussed strategies to overcome yet another hurdle I've encountered with Otto the Great Horned Owl. She ended the conversation by saying that she has previously worked through all of the same challenges I've met with Otto.

But then she said with a laugh, "I've just never seen all of them with one bird before."

Though it feels like we should be making more progress, I remind myself to step back to appreciate everything Otto has taught me. Next time I train a new bird, I will know exactly how to respond to anything they throw at me!