I heard an interesting story from some experienced birders in Japan
that birds tend to migrate with the full moon, and therefore the days
following a full moon are the best time to look for them at migration
hotspots such as headlands and offshore islands. I suppose this
correlates with the theory that birds prefer a bright night if they
are flying through the darkness. Of course, in adverse weather
conditions they will remain at a location and rest and feed while
waiting for favourable conditions. And around a new moon perhaps they
fly through the day rather than night.....
John
www.johnandrewwright.com
On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 5:32 PM, Chris Shaw <> wrote:
> Hi All
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> I guess they have to fly at night but what do they do when its really really
> dark or there are clouds in the way or both. I find migration fascinating and
> so have gone on a bit on my blog "Top Birds & Everyfing" about the problems
> birds face with night and cloud. I've also posted some links to earlier posts
> on bird navigation because it's also part of the general subject. You may or
> may not find some alternative opinion interesting. Grab a beer, cuppa, cafe
> or a dram and have a read if you've got the time or inclination…
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> http://topbirdsandeveryfing.typepad.com/top-birds-everyfing/
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> is the link.
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> Chris Shaw
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> Mobile 0409 675912
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> My blog - "Top Birds and Everyfing" can be found on the following link
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> http://topbirdsandeveryfing.typepad.com/top-birds-everyfing/
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> but the view is from the top.
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