Migratory departures of Robins during spring migration at Skagen, Denmark
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SUMMARY: We tracked departures of European Robins Erithacus rubecula stopping over during spring migration at Skagen, Denmark, and facing a sea crossing of more than 50 km. The Robins stopped over on average for 3.8 days (range 1–14 days, n = 15) with departure days being slightly warmer than stopover days (1.5°C warmer, P = 0.003). Departures were concentrated in the evening, on average during astronomical twilight, and toward the northeast (µ = 33.3°, r = 0.499, P = 0.021). The mean northeasterly departure direction is close to the standard migration direction. Most birds probably crossed the sea to Sweden and we observed no obvious reversed departure directions.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Ringing & migration |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISSN | 0307-8698 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
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- behaviour, migration, passerines, telemetry
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