Bird Migration

• Geese not goosing away? It’s not the warmth, it’s the water, expert says

  Barret Miller, program manager for Winnipeg's FortWhyte Alive wildlife preserve, said some geese don't leave Manitoba until they absolutely have to.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2023
  
• U of M study straps tiny ‘GPS backpacks’ on birds, finds light pollution affecting migration

  'We need to pay attention to what flying animals need in order migrate,' say researchers at the University of Manitoba studying the effects of light pollution on migratory birds.

  Science

  Apr 28, 2022
  
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• World-renowned bird migration area in Saskatchewan to be protected by Nature Conservancy of Canada

  The Nature Conservancy of Canada in Saskatchewan is the new owner of a large section of endangered native grassland.

  Environment

  Nov 27, 2021
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• U of M researchers could help migrating birds keep pace with climate change

  Researchers say birds like purple martins must alter the timing of their migration in pace with climate change, so they don't miss out on feeding opportunities.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2021
• How do geese know when to fly south for winter?

  Have you seen any geese fly south for Winter? Here's how the geese know when it's time to go.

  Science

  Nov 21, 2020
• Lethbridge bird watcher spots goose with Russian background among estimated 60,000 birds

  Lethbridge bird watcher Ken Orich has seen a lot of unique things in his years of birding, but Sunday at southern Alberta's Stafford Lake, he made a discovery that was unique, even for him. 

  Features

  Apr 8, 2020
• Fifth annual bird migration open house inspires love of nature in Okanagan Falls

  "You can't love something you don't know."

  Sep 23, 2019
• Study sheds light on little-known migration habits of iconic Atlantic puffin

  A new study is shedding light on where the iconic birds travel in winter, and how their destination may affect their ultimate survival.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2017
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• Massive migration of snow geese hits Metro Vancouver

  Environment Canada estimates there could be 100,000 snow geese between the Lower Mainland and northern Washington State.

  Environment

  Nov 15, 2016
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• Secrets of bird migration revealed thanks to GPS trackers

  The mysteries of bird migration are being unravelled by a group of B.C. researchers, using some very cool technology.

  Features

  Aug 3, 2016