SciStarter Podcast S5E9: Global Bird Migration
Billions of birds are on the move for the fall migration,
flying to points south, with many covering thousands of miles. In this podcast, world-renowned ornithologist Pete Marra discusses the migration and the challenges that migratory birds face, as well as what we can do to help monitor and protect them.
Projects and Websites in this episode:
The Earth Commons, Georgetown University
Audubon Bird Migration Explorer
Image Credits:
Geese flying by orange moon
Alamy Stock Photo
Arrow Stork
Image: Zoologische Sammlung der Universität Rostock, CC BY-SA 3.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66997013
White Stork Migration Map:
Image Credit: Bamse
Magnolia Warbler
Susan Young, Lantana Preserve
Flickr Creative Common, public domain
https://flic.kr/p/2oDHDdE
