Rob came to Natural Encounters from Waterford, Pennsylvania in December of 1997. An avid outdoorsman, Rob has practiced the sport of falconry since 1994 and has shared this time with a number of different birds of prey. He has also worked with numerous psittacine species since 1983.
Rob is a member of such supporting organizations as NAFA (North American Falconers Association), IAATE (International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators), AZA (American Zoo and Aquarium Association), and ABMA (Animal Behavior Managers Alliance). Rob shares his home with Logan, a golden retriever, and Duke, a great pyrenees. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and photography. Rob has been certified as a professional bird trainer (CPBT-KA) by the International Avian Trainers Certification Board.
