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• Mortality in Migratory Birds: Ocean vs. Desert. Is it Worth it? March 10, 2014
  Every year migratory birds are required to make long journeys that are necessary for their survival.  This is frequently because they are unable to withstand the cold temperatures of Northern winters, they require a more abundant food source, or they … Continue reading → […]
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• City light creating hazards for migrating songbirds March 10, 2014
  Little is known about the habits of nocturnal migrating passerines. Due to their small size and the high altitudes they fly at, it is relatively difficult to study their migrations. As a result, most studies are done in captivity, not the wild, … Continue reading → […]
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• Highway to the Danger Zone – Raptor Migration Leads to 6X Mortality Rate Increase March 10, 2014
  We recently spent some time discussing migration in small passerines and the dangers they may run into on their journey.  With the advent of a large bat species likely feeding on them as they migrate at high elevations, there seems … Continue reading → […]
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