Modified: February 8, 2009
There are few things as remarkable as the seasonal migration of birds throughout the world. With the help of satellite transmitters, scientists are able to follow the migration of a few species as they leave their breeding grounds and head to their wintering grounds. Here are a few websites that allow people to follow their amazing migrations.
photo by Dave Shaw
USGS Alaska Science Center Tracking several species of shorebird including: Bristle-thighed Curlew, Bar-tailed Godwit, and Long-billed Curlew.
Lesser Scaup Satellite Tracking Lesser Scaup from the Lower Great Lakes with Long Point Waterfowl
Tundra Swans Tundra Swan migration from Alaska’s North Slope to the Eastern United States…
