If you have ever been driving down a two lane highway through the grasslands of the US and seen a small, dove-sized raptor perched on a wire, bobbing their head as they scan the fields below or even hovering over a field before plunging into...
If you have never heard the term “spark bird,” allow me to introduce you to a concept that has ignited the passion for birds. A 'spark bird' is that one bird whose presence captures your heart and opens your eyes to the wonder of birds...
Migration is one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena, and for many birds, it's an essential part of their life cycle. For long-distance migrators like Swainson's Hawks, preparing for migration requires intense metabolic changes, with one of the most crucial being hyperphagia. This term describes the period...
When we bring out our Saker falcon Halley for a lure flight for guests, she comes out with a hood that covers her eyes. Guests love to learn more about her hood and why she wears it. This brings us a great a opportunity to...
Have you ever found a large molted feather, wondered who it came from, picked it up and took it home? Did you know that all feathers from native birds are federally protected, dating back to the time when birds like egrets, herons and songbirds were...
If you are trying to encourage wild barn owls to nest in the barn owl nest box you installed on your property, here are some factors to look at....
This week inside the Avian Behavior Lab we have been chatting about heatwaves and what to do with our birds that live outdoors. While it is the beginning of September and marks the beginning of meteorological fall, those of us in Southern California not only...
On March 3, 2022, we recognize the day as World Wildlife Day. While this day was named as a day to raise awareness and reflect on the role of the world’s wild flora and fauna, at Avian Behavior International, our mission is to do more...
If you’re like me, you might have thought that discarding biodegradable waste like banana peels and apple cores out the car window or hiking path does little harm to the environment and wildlife. It’s literally food! As it turns out, throwing out old food is...
Recently in our podcast episode #29 Why Scientific Literacy Matters to Our Animals, we spoke about how the human brain is wired for thought in different ways and how that impacts the way we interact with the world. Shocker of all shockers, this has direct...