Episode
Short Stuff: Bird Migration
14:06
Published: Wed Feb 01 2023
Description
Where are all those birds flying anyway? How do they decide? When do they do it? All of these questions, and more, are answered in this week's ep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
In this podcast, Deneil Morton takes listeners on a journey into the train yard and the surprising world found in the "City of the Rails."
00:00 - 01:07 (01:07)
Summary
In this podcast, Deneil Morton takes listeners on a journey into the train yard and the surprising world found in the "City of the Rails."
EpisodeShort Stuff: Bird Migration
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The natural urge of birds to migrate is called migratory restlessness, and many of the questions surrounding bird migration have been answered through scientific research.
01:07 - 04:06 (02:59)
Summary
The natural urge of birds to migrate is called migratory restlessness, and many of the questions surrounding bird migration have been answered through scientific research.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Bird Migration
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Lance Bass shares his journey of training in Moscow at 23 years old to become the youngest person to go to space, and how he spent 313 days in space that changed the world.
04:06 - 07:40 (03:33)
Summary
Lance Bass shares his journey of training in Moscow at 23 years old to become the youngest person to go to space, and how he spent 313 days in space that changed the world.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Bird Migration
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Animals strategize on where to migrate to as it could be either a few meters away or hundreds of miles.
07:40 - 10:33 (02:53)
Summary
Animals strategize on where to migrate to as it could be either a few meters away or hundreds of miles. For instance, animals in Georgia prefer migrating south to warmer weather during winter.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Bird Migration
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In the coming years, humans will have new ways to experience the world, including the ability to see magnetic fields and UV, while some birds are believed to have a special pigment that allows them to see the Earth's magnetic field.
10:33 - 13:51 (03:18)
Summary
In the coming years, humans will have new ways to experience the world, including the ability to see magnetic fields and UV, while some birds are believed to have a special pigment that allows them to see the Earth's magnetic field.