Birds on the Brain

Photo 20 Sep 13 notes

Braving pecks from sharp, colorful beaks, researchers placed tags on 25 Atlantic puffins in Ireland this summer to track the elusive birds during their winter migration. It’s unknown exactly where the birds go in the winter (other than “out to sea”), and they are difficult to track because they spend much of their time on the water. The tags, which keep a record of the bird’s location using satellites, will allow scientists to pinpoint areas that are important to the animals’ survival.

(via Geolocator Tags Track Puffin Winter Migrations | Atlantic Puffins | LiveScience)

Braving pecks from sharp, colorful beaks, researchers placed tags on 25 Atlantic puffins in Ireland this summer to track the elusive birds during their winter migration. It’s unknown exactly where the birds go in the winter (other than “out to sea”), and they are difficult to track because they spend much of their time on the water. The tags, which keep a record of the bird’s location using satellites, will allow scientists to pinpoint areas that are important to the animals’ survival.

(via Geolocator Tags Track Puffin Winter Migrations | Atlantic Puffins | LiveScience)

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