Birds can 'read' the Earth's magnetic signature well enough to get back on course

Birdwatchers get very excited when a ‘rare’ migratory bird makes landfall having been blown off-course and flown beyond its normal range. But these are rare for a reason; most birds that have made the journey before are able to correct for large displacements and find their final destination.


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Source: Phys.org