Understanding Bird Migration: The Reasons and Patterns Behind Seasonal Movements

Science Kids Birds and Bird Migration V1-0002 Birds migrate to secure vital resources like food and shelter, with those in the Northern Hemisphere moving north in spring for abundant food and nesting opportunities, then heading south in winter for better insect availability. These migration patterns have evolved over time as a survival strategy, passed down through generations as an instinctual behavior. While some birds migrate long distances instinctually, others, like the bald eagle, migrate more for practical reasons, such as following food sources like fish and smaller birds.