Tag: Migrator birds
Biography | Georgina Steytler – Nature photographer, writer, conservationist, bird enthusiast
I am a nature photographer with a passion for birds, ethics and conservation. I grew up in an orchard in Donnybrook, a small country town in Western Australia, where I…
The migratory bird strategy to avoid overheating in flight
Some migratory birds can fly for several days without interruption and therefore without being able to shelter from the sun’s rays. A study carried out on more than 9,000 species…
Wintering and hibernation: what are the differences?
The mammals that inhabit our Earth have developed different techniques to survive the throes of winter. They hibernate, of course. But some also choose to simply winter. A letter that…