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The dangers of migration
Robin trapped on a limestick
Birds have to deal with all kinds of dangers on the way – from bad weather and hungry predators to exhaustion and starvation.
Last modified: 11 January 2005
And by hunting birds and ruining their habitats, people make the odds even worse. Each year, millions fail to arrive. But the survivors learn from their experience, and their chances will be higher next time round.