![]() The simple difference between the two is that larger animals cannot migrate far enough to escape the cold winter. Just as intriguing as animals that migrate, are animals that hibernate. Talk about a summer romance! If they do mate for life, the male decides where to winter and the female decides where to fly back to for another year’s breeding. What happens when a male meets a female and they winter in different locations? If they aren’t of the species that mate for life, they break up at summer’s end. It is believed that some also use wind direction and the sun to navigate. Yet, when released, they flew to the exact spot in Oklahoma where the rest of the flock was. Young crows, born and raised in Alberta, Canada, were caged. Although some use landmarks that they can distinguish from being up so high, experiments show that migratory birds have a built in sense of direction. Little is known as to how birds navigate. On the other hand, robins coming up the Gulf coast take a more leisurely flight, averaging only 13 miles per day. Some arctic terns fly 11,000 miles each way, averaging distances of 200 to 400 miles per day. The distances they fly are as impressive as the heights. However if their paths involve scaling mountain tops, flights of 10,000 feet are not uncommon. Most flights occur between 6 feet above sea level. The flocks of many species fly high because of prevailing winds at higher altitudes and because the cold at these heights helps them disperse heat that is generated by flight muscles. They rely on winds north in spring and south in winter to assist in flight. Once the pre-migration flock is formed, feeding continues while the birds wait for suitable weather conditions. Natural instinct tells them to go on a feeding binge to add body fat to survive the journey and also to form into flocks. ![]() Knowing when to migrate is basically dependent on birds’ internal stimulus and weather conditions. If no birds migrated, food supplies in breeding areas would be depleted, competition for nesting sites would be fierce and predators would be attracted to the easy meals of nestlings in the high concentration of breeding birds. The main reason for the yearly migration is pure survival. So, I did a little digging.īird migration is the regular seasonal movement between north and south along a flyway between breeding and wintering grounds. I was really curious how they survive all winter without eating (something I would definitely be interested in which would solve the weight issue!). How do birds know when to fly south or bears know to crawl in their dens. Bet they are all sorry now and each of them is wondering who among the flock had the bright idea to head back to Michigan in January anyhow!īird migration and animal hibernation have always been a mystery of nature. However, as I write this article, the temperature is 4 F and there is not a robin in sight. Granted, we were having an unusually warm January and I did not doubt their word, but robins in January in Michigan? Yea, I was skeptical.īut then a few days later I saw a robin perched on the rail of my deck and, looking further, I could not believe that the whole backyard was covered in them. We in the northern states take this to be a sign that spring is here. This helps with maximizing face-to-face time for actual practical implementation tips.ģ Any prior recommendations from my online shop (ebooks, etc,) are includedĤ A follow-up email within 24 hours of the video call, detailing what was discussed, steps to take, any additional recommendations from my online shop (again, also included in the package).During the last week of January Bobbi Jo and Barbi, the girls at the State Farm Insurance office, told me they had seen quite a few robins. Once you purchase the coaching session HERE, I will contact you to set up a time that works for both of us.Ģ An email prior to coaching call detailing what questions, concerns, issues need to be addressed. ![]() It will be recorded and the link will be sent via email within 24 hours for further review. Take advantage of my 15 years of experience in the Montessori philosophy and 10 years of homeschooling.ġ A 30-minute video (or phone) call via Zoom for a 100% personalized “in-person” coaching ![]() We customize a package that will help YOU the most, but this is our most popular package: Fantastic Printable Math Bundle įor this activity IN ENGLISH, enter your email in the form underneath and you will receive it in your inbox directly.ĭo you need homeschool or Montessori at home coaching?.The Best Montessori 3-Part Cards ~ Bundle 4.The Best Montessori 3-Part Cards ~ Bundle 3.The Best Montessori 3-Part Cards ~ Bundle 2.Montessori 3-Part Cards for Kids ~ Bundle 1.Montessori 3-Part Cards ~ MEGA Bundle ~ 48 Sets!.Montessori at Home 4 Planners Bundle ~ 70 Pages.
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