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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 1H 50M

Taking Your Parrot Outdoors Safely: Free Flight, GPS, Bird Carriers & Wing Clipping

from The Parrot Podcast · host Sandra

Can any parrot learn to free-fly? What does it actually take to safely take your parrot outside? In another episode with Jamieleigh Womach, co-founder of BirdTricks, we go deep into everything about outdoor adventures! We talk about her free flight journey, how GPS and telemetry tracking technology is changing bird safety, the TrackPack collab with ibiyaya, what to look for in a proper bird carrier, and why wing clipping is more dangerous than most people think. Whether you dream of free-flying your bird or just want to take them outside safely, this one is packed with everything you need to know!Episode Highlights:Free flight — her journey, the controversy, and the biggest misconceptionsChoosing the right free flight locationsWhat birds are the right candidates for free flightGPS and telemetry tracking for free-flighted parrots — how it works and why it mattersThe difference between GPS and telemetry, and how to choose the right one for your birdThe BirdTricks x ibiyaya TrackPack — and why Mia is obsessed with hersThe safest options for taking your bird outsideWhy wing clipping damages the relationship with your birdWing clipping is more dangerous than safe, and the psychological impactWhat to do to help improve your bird's feathers and grow back clipped wingsSpecial Guest: 👉🏼 Jamieleigh Womach — Co-Founder of BirdTricks, Parrot Trainer & Founder of Project Parrots Non-ProfitLinks & Resources:BirdTricks: birdtricksstore.comBirdTricks GPS: birdtricksgps.comTrackPack: birdtricksstore.com/products/birdtricks-x-ibiyaya-trackpackFreestyle Flyers Club: birdtricksstore.com/pages/freestyle-flyers-clubProject Parrots: projectparrots.org 🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/poodlesandparrots🦜 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparrotpodcast/ 🦜🐾 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poodlesandparrots/ 🥦 Freebies & EBOOKS: https://poodlesandparrots.com/products💻 Helpful Blogs: https://poodlesandparrots.com/ 📌 Pinterest: pinterest.com/poodlesandparrots   

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Can any parrot learn to free-fly? What does it actually take to safely take your parrot outside? In another episode with Jamieleigh Womach, co-founder of BirdTricks, we go deep into everything about outdoor adventures! We talk about her free flight journey, how GPS and telemetry tracking technology is changing bird safety, the TrackPack collab with ibiyaya, what to look for in a proper bird carrier, and why wing clipping is more dangerous than most people think. Whether you dream of free-flyi...

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