Let’s face it, most of us have had our hearts broken at some point. When that happens, it’s completely normal to swear to ourselves that we will never go through that pain again. And yet, we inevitably find ourselves attracted to another person, head-over-heels in love. Wouldn’t it be so much easier if we were […]
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 […]