Bird training at the zoo

--Random Photos of the Bird Training.

I have many photos so I just picked out some. I have one
of a dove. We are having a hard time figuring it out. Has the Dove got his head

twisted all the way around to eat or is it upside down, if so why are his legs on the wrong side? I took the photo and do not remember this.

I must say we are having a very enjoyable time and putting in lots of hours doing this. Thank you to all for helping us learn so much first hand about the world of birds. Everyone we are working with is so nice putting up with our questions.


Notes on training Birds,,,, Ask Bob or Ellie what the

Working at the Zoo..

While working Fish Cones at the zoo a small group of young teens and a mother [ my perception] came by the fish cone area. One of the girls shyly smiled as she passed then turned around and ask if they could interview me about the zoo.. Of course I said yes believing all my newly acquired knowledge would be put to use.. She said they would stop on the way back.




Not too much time passed when I looked up and they were back. Three young girls a teen boy and the lady with a canvas bag. Again the shy smile with a small tablet and pen said "can we do it now" Sure ,,,,,



I watched in amazement as a seemly well choreographed movement occurred. the boy went to my right , the girls lined in a semi circle on the left , the lady reached into the bag and produced a large size video camera.



Now I am questioning what is happening but I become the shy one and follow the " directors" orders, she is saying I will ask the first question and then each will take turns with our questions. This group has now become Steven Spielberg and company.



In hindsite this is the point where I should have ask what the questions are going to be ,but I believe I can handle this, listening to the talk about lighting and what is in the background, which is Bob , selling his fish cones and not saying a word.. My back to him I wonder if he is aware of the action unfolding, only a few feet away he must be!. With a red light blinking in my face,, I expect to hear “Action”.

Question number 1,,What is the effect of global warming on the Zoo and the rest of the world.

I think I repeated something I heard on Television.

Next 2 questions again global warming and the polar bears ..

Finally the young man smiles and says What can be done to correct these problems? I am thinking he should of said “April FOOL”!! To add to my discomfort I hear Bob snickering behind me …

I now understand why someone will only answer questions that are submitted ahead of time in writing..

I do not remember this being covered in class,, Where oh where are Pat, Jerry, Sergio , Emma , anyone,,some help please..

“Thank You “and in a heart beat they are packed up and gone.. still wondering what just happened, gaining my senses I think, wait , I can tell you about the Gorilla family , the names of the Orangutans , about the new babies in the zoo, let me tell you about the baby Camel, but they are out of site.