Flying south for the winter is what we may think of when someone says “migration.” But the truth is, most birds engage in one or more of several migration patterns in their lifetime. And some don’t migrate at all. Let’s go through the reasons and ways birds migrate. Why Do Birds Migrate? Why birds migrate can be boiled down to two reasons: they are looking for food or a place to nest. Most often, a change in weather will prompt … Continue reading The Different Types of Bird Migrations