Did you know that many birds can see in ultraviolet light? The capability of UV vision was first documented in pigeons in the early 1970s. The National Wildlife Federation states, “With the exception of night-flying birds such as owls, the eyes of most birds probably are even more sensitive to ultraviolet light than they are […]
Melissa and I have just returned from the 2015 International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. What a trip it was! Between networking with other “bird people” and learning new animal training and program techniques, we had a full week. The Mission of IAATE is to promote the best practices […]