Finding out more

Watching birds from a hide at the RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve
Watching birds from a hide

In the last hundred years, we have learned much more about bird migration.

By ringing birds, scientists first discovered where they went. Modern technology, such as satellite tracking and DNA testing, has brought us even more detailed information. 

But you don’t need special equipment to find out about migration. Just keep your eyes open.

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