Nocturnal Migration of Songbirds
Podcast |
BirdNote Daily
Publisher |
BirdNote
Media Type |
audio
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Education
How To
Natural Sciences
Nature
Science
Publication Date |
Apr 16, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:01:45

If this week's bright full moon pulls you outside, pause for a moment and listen. You might hear migrating songbirds overhead. Most songbirds migrate at night, when fewer predators are out. The migrants stop, feed, and rest during the day. However, many scientists believe that the main reason songbirds migrate at night is that the stars help orient them on their journey. Learn more at BirdNote.org.

Hear the sounds overhead?

If this week's bright full moon pulls you outside, pause for a moment and listen. You might hear migrating songbirds overhead. Most songbirds migrate at night, when fewer predators are out. The migrants stop, feed, and rest during the day. However, many scientists believe that the main reason songbirds migrate at night is that the stars help orient them on their journey. Learn more at BirdNote.org.

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