EPISODE 15 THE SCIENCE OF MIGRATION

Nature News from RSPB Scotland

25-05-2022 • 37 mins

Stephen and Kate are joined by Head of Conservation Science Jen Smart to chat about migration. On a steamy day at RSPB Scotland's Loch Leven Nature Reserve the team talk about why birds migrate and some of the mind boggling distances covered. We also delve into Jen's obsession with waders. Stephen shares his recordings of corncrakes in the Hebrides. Kate has been admiring gannets.

SHOW NOTES
RSPB information on Avian Influenza
https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/advice/how-you-can-help-birds/disease-and-garden-wildlife/avian-influenza-updates/
CITY NATURE CHALLENGE
https://community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/scotland/posts/city-nature-challenge-2022---the-results-are-in
Curlew Video at Insh Marshes
https://youtu.be/w-5LyNSzuMI

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