bird migration patterns
How Birds Migrate
Learn about the regular seasonal journeys undertaken by various species of birds.

Birds : Taking Flight

The fascinating world of 10,000 living species. One species in particular has an incredibly long migration route and can be seen either living in or flying directly over every single state in the U.S. The honking of Canadian Geese (MP3) is a sure sign that the seasons are changing.

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Bird Migration
Includes bird habitats, survival needs, bird identifications, gallery, profiles and North American migration flyways.
Bird Migration: Why, How, When and Where
The mysteries of migration revealed.
Backyard Bird Migration
Features classifications of migrating birds, featured books and an image of a migrating Whooping Crane.
Audubon Society of Portland
Includes bird sitings, bird counts and hotspots that are updated weekly.
Bird Clubs and Organizations
Features regional and national opportunities for participation.
Backyard Bird Shop
Check for birdwatching outings.
Birding.com
Includes the top 25 birding sites.
Project FeederWatch
From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this site includes instructions for counting and identifying birds, scientific articles, images and videos.