From time to time, Mickaboo offers "Intermediate Bird Care" and "Advanced Bird Behavior" classes, as demand and our Volunteers' time allows. If you are particularly interested in one of these classes, please let us know by sending an email to class@mickaboo.org with the words "I'm Interested" in the subject line.

You can also reserve your space at any of the classes described below by emailing us at class@mickaboo.org and including the subject/date of the class.

* Avian Vision and Proper Lighting *

Birds are the most visually-oriented of all vertebrates and have one of nature’s most sophisticated visual systems. Their vision evolved under the sun – an environment far different from that of the modern human home. This class will cover how and what birds see, what birds use light for, and how to build an indoor lighting system that simulates the qualities of sunlight.

Topics Include:

• How and what birds see
• What birds use light for
• Why home lighting is inadequate
• How lighting can affect behavior, diet, screaming, phobias, and sleep cycles
• The role of UV in avian vision
• Characteristics of the ideal avian light
• Current options for avian lighting
• Which bulbs to use and which to avoid

There is no charge for this class. However, donations to Mickaboo are always welcome.

We will have sample lights and fixtures, and some bulbs to purchase at the class.

Next Class

Please email class@mickaboo.org with your name and address if you are interested in taking this class.

Date:
    TBD Spring 2012

Time:
    3 hours, TBD

Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA area and Modesto, CA area, pending available spaces and interest