Bird Migration

The Mystery of Migration
Migration: The Genesis
A Winning Strategy for Survival
Not All Migration Is the Same
Complete Migrators-Birds You Can Count On
Short-Distance Migrators
Unpredictable Migrators
Birds That Stay Put
Nomadic Spontaneity
Fueling for the Trip
External and Internal Cues
Migratory Restlessness
Hormonal Response
Flight by Day or by Night
Perks of Flying at Night
Making Sense of Navigation
Learned Migration
Navigation Maps
Magnetic Compass Sensitivity
More Than One Sense, One Skill
Circadian Clock Schedule
Using the Stars en Route
Migratory Flyways
Winds and Drift
Flocks vs. Solo Flight
Elevation Challenges
Flight Speeds
Energy in Formations
Destinations, Start to Finish
Rest Stops and Stopovers
Rerouting for Weather
Reverse Migration
Out of Normal Range
Wintering Grounds
It's Not Easy
A Rhythm for Life
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