A Year of Bird Migrations (nature’s spectacular journeys)

A Year of Bird Migrations discovers nature’s most extraordinary journeys, through some of the most intrepid avian species on our planet.

From swallows and arctic terns crossing the skies between summer and wintering grounds, to great snipes making non-stop flights of up to 7000km. An albatrosses circling the globe as they ride the ‘Roaring Forties’ winds on the Southern Hemisphere.

The scop of our avian life’s journeys are astounding. Whether travelling to warmer climates, increased food sources or breeding grounds, migrating birds are equipped with incredible resources to help them on their way. Some species even have tiny bits of magnetic material in their brains, which act as an internal compass.

With several entries for each migrating birds over the course of a single year, discover the different points along each route, and the incredible distances covered.

As well as the challenges faced and the ways in which climate change can affect these ancient routes. Also included are colour illustrations to depict each bird, plus maps which plot the flight lines.