Artificial light lures migrating birds into cities, where they face a gauntlet of threats
Migrating birds need stopover locations en route where they can rest and feed. A new study shows that artificial light draws them away from sites they would normally use and into risky zones.
Kyle Horton, Assistant Professor of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University •
conversation
Dec. 14, 2023 • ~7 min
Dec. 14, 2023 • ~7 min
How do geese know how to fly south for the winter?
Geese honk loudly and point their bills toward the sky when they're ready to start the migration. Here's how they know it's time, how they navigate and how they conserve energy on the grueling trip.
Tom Langen, Professor of Biology, Clarkson University •
conversation
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~8 min
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~8 min
Painting wind turbines black could help protect birds – as long as it doesn't disrupt their migration
Black turbine blades seem to reduce bird collisions, but it's important to know why.
Jethro George Gauld, PhD Candidate in Conservation Science, University of East Anglia •
conversation
Sept. 3, 2020 • ~6 min
Sept. 3, 2020 • ~6 min
Painting wind turbines black could help protect birds – so long as it doesn't disrupt their migration
Black turbine blades seem to reduce bird collisions, but it's important to know why.
Jethro George Gauld, PhD Candidate in Conservation Science, University of East Anglia •
conversation
Sept. 3, 2020 • ~6 min
Sept. 3, 2020 • ~6 min
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