New study uses eBird data to define migration flyways for terrestrial birds

In one of the greatest feats of endurance in the biological world, millions
of tiny songbirds—many weighing less than an ounce—migrate thousands of
miles to Central and South America each year. Now scientists are finding
out how these featherweights do it: using elliptical routes that take
advantage of prevailing wind patterns to save calories. Read more at
http://ebird.org/content/vt/news/new-study-uses-ebird-data-to-define-migration-flyways-for-terrestrial-birds/

Thanks for eBirding,
Kent
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Kent McFarland
Vermont Center for Ecostudies
PO Box 420 | Norwich, Vermont 05055
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