Journey of a teal.
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Bird of the Day:
BWTE #30's Spring Yo-Yo Migration
Have you ever heard of ducks "Yo-Yoing"? Typically, this term refers to birds pushed south by cold fronts during fall migration that then head north again. However, BWTE #30, a Blue-Winged Teal, demonstrates that this phenomenon can also occur in spring (not necessarily due to weather). After being GPS tagged at the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, she initially headed due west for 40 miles. She then embarked on a 130-mile journey north to the Coulee State Wildlife Refuge on April 10th, where she stayed for two days before returning to her exact starting point in West Louisiana.
Undeterred, 10 days later, she attempted her northward migration again. This time, she pushed further, traveling an impressive 727 miles almost due north in just two days, next marking her GPS location near the Arkansas-Missouri line. Continuing her journey, she traveled over the next 60 days to Elmore, Saskatchewan, where she settled for the nesting season.
In total, from March to mid-July, BWTE #30 covered nearly 2,500 miles. Her journey is a remarkable example of the resilience and adaptability of waterfowl, showcasing how environmental factors can influence migration patterns in unexpected ways. Join us at 50ducks.com to follow more extraordinary tales of avian migration.
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