When migrating birds go astray, disturbances in magnetic field may be partly to blame
It seems logical enough that bad weather can sometimes cause birds to become disoriented during their annual fall migrations — causing them to wind up in territory they’re unaccustomed to.…
Migrating birds attracted by light pollution face higher toxic chemical exposure
The journeys of night-migrating birds are already fraught with danger. Light pollution adds yet another hazard beyond the increased risk of collisions with buildings or communication towers. According to a…