Birds have an uncanny ability to migrate across thousands of kilometers with remarkable accuracy. From Arctic terns that travel pole to pole, to tiny warblers making their way across continents, their navigation methods are both mysterious and awe-inspiring. Scientists have discovered that birds use a combination of the sun, stars, Earth’s magnetic field, and even scent to find their way.
What’s more, some birds have internal biological clocks and magnetic sensors in their beaks or eyes, helping them detect direction and distance. Flocking together also enhances navigation, as experienced individuals can guide others. Despite strong winds and vast oceans, migratory birds rarely stray off course.
This incredible instinctual ability takes center stage in this edition of World-Wide Q&A. Birds remind us that even the smallest wings can carry great wisdom, spanning hemispheres with grace and determination.