Why do birds migrate? How do they find their way? What tells them that it's time to migrate?
Spring is a great time to investigate this magical phenomena, and there are a plethora of resources available on the subject. Here are a just a few.
A Season on the Wind by Kenn Kaufman
Birders from around the globe gather each spring along the shores of Lake Erie in northwestern Ohio to witness the magic of bird migration as billions of birds congregate on their way through to northern breeding grounds. Kenn Kaufman focuses on this location to focus on the world of migration. His book is engaging, heartfelt and passionate in addressing the topics of birding, migration and conservation.
A World on the Wing; the Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds by Scott Weidensaul
Compelling, beautifully written book on the science of bird migration. The author shares his experiences working with scientists, as they track birds that cross oceans and mountains, flying tens of thousands of miles to migrate each year.
