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Tall snow covered mountains in central Asia with migrating birds in the foreground.

The Basics of Bird Migration Part II-Travel Direction, Navigation, Flyways, and Dangers

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Click here to read part 1 When thinking of bird migration, many people think of flocks of geese moving in their typical “V” formation. It’s not always picture-perfect, however. As I stated in The Basics of Bird Migration Part I-Knowing When, Grouping, and How They Prepare, migratory travels can be one of the most dangerous […]

Artic Terns have the longest migration or any animal.

The Basics of Bird Migration Part I-Knowing When, Grouping, and How They Prepare

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Migration can be one of the most dangerous times in a bird’s life, yet it is intended to improve their long term survival rate. The need to leave areas of diminishing food sources coupled with the need for suitable habitat for nesting spurs them on. There are short and long distance travelers. Some species may […]