Category: Nature

  • Bird migration

    About 50% of all bird species migrate. 2 main patterns – long lived, soaring types e.g. Geese, who go in groups (better aerodynamics), and who learn routes from elders. Else flapping songbird types, who go alone, with no prior knowledge of route. Enormous physiological changes, weight can almost double, reproductive organs atrophy, flight feathers may…