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Title: Climate change and migration Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 25-Sep-10, 06:56:17 AM Climate risks greater for long-distance migratory birds
By Mark Kinver, Science and environment reporter, BBC News Birds embarking on long-distance migrations are more vulnerable to shifts in the climate than ones making shorter journeys, a study suggests. Scientists say the increasingly early arrival of spring at breeding sites in Europe makes it harder for the birds to attract a mate or find food. The researchers warn that the "increasing ecological mismatch" can lead to a decline in bird populations. The findings appear in the journal Proceedings B of the Royal Society... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11408439 |