Birds of prey are always a fantastic sight to get to see. These birds are truly amazing, as they can hover for long periods and make it look so effortless. It is understood that they can see in ultraviolet light which is a real advantage when hunting for rodents, as rodents urine glow when viewed in ultraviolet. The wonders of natural selection.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Hovering Kestrel
Birds of prey are always a fantastic sight to get to see. These birds are truly amazing, as they can hover for long periods and make it look so effortless. It is understood that they can see in ultraviolet light which is a real advantage when hunting for rodents, as rodents urine glow when viewed in ultraviolet. The wonders of natural selection.
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