Why to birds walk the way they do? Why do they sing the way they do? Scientists study all aspects of bird behavior, sometimes because they are simply interested in learning how birds do some of the intersting things they do, but this information may also be useful to help conserve birds and can provide insights into their evolution. There may even be things we can learn about how birds have evolved behaviorly that can help address problems facing humans.
Bird Division intern Nick Minor maintains a daily Illinois migration blog, using weather radar and weather patterns to predict bird migration across Illinois. The blog is active during April and May and again from August-October. Click on the image to the left to be taken to the page, and be sure to check back for the daily updates!