In the next few weeks, Curlew Sandpipers, and many other birds, probably counted in millions, are going to migrate through the battle zones of the eastern half of Ukraine. It will be migration in a time of war. We simply have no idea of whether the habitats they will use have been affected by military activity.
by Les Underhill, Daily MaverickMigration in a time of war: A tiny bird’s mighty trek through Ukraine battle zones by Les Underhill, Daily Maverick April 10, 2022 During late April and May, Curlew Sandpipers, and lots of other migrant waders, will be migrating through Ukraine. They will be joined by many passerine migrants, such as the warblers. There will also be some of the migrant raptors, such as Steppe Buzzard, and the big eagles , and the small falcons .
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