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Scientists track nighttime bird migration using weather radar

sandhill cranes flying

Researchers studied sandhill cranes, among the largest migrating birds in North America.

Credit: Kyle Horton


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A ground-based weather radar station at the University of Oklahoma.

A ground-based weather radar station at the University of Oklahoma.

Credit: Kyle Horton


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Biologist Kyle Horton with equipment used to record bird songs

Biologist Kyle Horton records bird songs as part of the study of migration.

Credit: University of Oklahoma


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A white-throated sparrow

The white-throated sparrow is one of many species of nighttime migrating birds.

Credit: Kyle Horton


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Two snow geese flying

Snow geese, like other waterfowl, are fast-flying migrants.

Credit: Kyle Horton


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Map of North America showing the Atlantic Flyway migration route.

The Atlantic Flyway is a major bird migration route.

Credit: USFWS


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