Audubon Magazine

When the Temperature Drops

MIGRATION ISN’T FOR EVERYONE.

or birds that skip the trip south each fall, staying warm and energized is key to surviving cold and snowy weather. Fortunately, thanks to evolution, birds have developed various adaptations and strategies to

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