We continue our discussion with Minnesota wildlife rehabilitator Jessika Madison-Kennedy on Northern Cardinals. We go into rehabilitation techniques and pro tips from shelter, diet, and how to tell when they’re ready for release.

Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.

Resources mentioned:

Hand‐Rearing Birds (Second Edition) Editor(s): Rebecca S. Duerr, Laurie J. Gage

Passerine Fundamentals by Veronica Bowers

Songbird Diet Index by Marcy Rule

We’re kicking off Season 5 with Minnesota wildlife rehabilitator Jessika Madison-Kennedy to talk all things Northern Cardinals. We cover everything from their natural history to the rehabilitation techniques that help these iconic birds thrive.

Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.

Resources mentioned:

Hand‐Rearing Birds (Second Edition) Edited by Rebecca S. Duerr, Laurie J. Gage

Passerine Fundamentals Written by Veronica Bowers

In the second part of a two-part conversation, we dive into operant learning, definitions, and concepts related to working with ambassador animals with Melissa Moore, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Ambassador Animals at the St. Louis Aquarium, and Jackie Kozlowski, the Senior Trainer at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City.

Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.

Resources mentioned:

Dr. Susan G. Friedman – Behavior Works

NWRA – Education and Programs

IAATE – Conferences

Ken Ramirez – Clicker Training

Natural Encounters

Barbara Heidenreich – Force Free Animal Training

Cassie Malina – Awesome Animal Solutions

ABMA