TEDxSydney - Josh Cook - The Bird Whisperer

Josh Cook is a 34 year old self taught avian behaviourist, specialising in the art of free flight, a relatively new concept within aviculture and companion bird ownership.
His work is based on the formation of a strong understanding and rapport between bird and owner and a bird's natural ability to form a home range.
Josh has kept and worked with birds since early childhood and has turned his hobby into a career through the knowledge he has acquired.
Over the past five years he has worked to establish a free flying flock of exotic parrots consisting of 30 macaws, a breeding colony of 15 eclectus parrots, 8 red tail black cockatoos and several other species of parrot.
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TEDxSydney 2011 took place on Saturday 28 May 2011 at CarriageWorks. Tens of thousands of people enjoyed the day: 800 in the theatre, over 1,000 via big screen simulcast in The Forum, up to 48,000 online via KZbin ... and up to 80,000 tuning in to ABC Radio National. It was a grand day. About TEDx, x = independently organised event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organised events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organised TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organised.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

[@brettbeadle2746]

Who in the world would dislike this video

[@karencar72]

I owned an amazon parrot and a cockatoo for a while. I loved having them but unfortunately, got to a point in my where I was no longer able to give them the attention or freedom from a cage I believed they deserved. I love this mans handling and understanding of birds. they are truly magnificent creatures. I wish I could work with him and learn about birds. Wish him great success!

[@primary-user]

Definitely how birds should be kept. Not in cages. Becoming a society that needs to be more in tune with it's environment this is a great way to begin.

[@jaymeselliot8181]

i see too many pet owners who think owning birds is as simple as just having them. Birds are complicated and need this freedom to be able to thrive.

[@gmbryant746]

Every bird person is like "Oh yeah I get it. Can't tell you why I am like this either."

[@marciaj2615]

I wish I knew then what I know now. Never would I have bought an Umbrella Cockatoo. I regret that decision every day. She is an amazing creature and deserves so much more than I can provide.

[@amandabarnes4995]

That was a wonderful talk, Josh, thank-you for getting up on stage and explaining what you do for birds. I learnt quite a lot from your talk, and I was fascinated with your experiences with the pigeons. A lot of people do stop seeing those of which there are large numbers, so it was greatly encouraging to hear you 'talk up' pigeons, one of the maligned species, who are of course, as lovely and intelligent as all other bird and, indeed, all animal species.

[@DanaMcDonald63]

Chris, life is not a competition. Can't you just admit he's doing something cool?

[@Kat-lx7qq]

I miss you my dear Josh Clock Xx

[@Skyeweener]

How can I work with this dude?

[@michellegardner7721]

Such an amazing man!! I also have loved birds, dogs, cats..actually any animal are cool. But working with birds has got to be an amazing adventure.

[@verticalsmurf]

Does this guy have his own website?

[@michaelmallal9101]

Wow, all those birds sounds great. How about bats?

[@chrisbiro1]

This flight training has been done for many years already before Josh. See libertywings c o m to see videos and training instructions.

[@edunlap6594]

😍💞💞💞👏