Each year hundreds of millions of birds cross the Atlantic Ocean during the peak of tropical
cyclone activity. The extent and consequences of migrant-storm interactions remain …

The Gulf of Mexico is a conspicuous feature of the Neotropical–Nearctic bird migration
system. Traveling long distances across ecological barriers comes with considerable risks …

During long-distance fall migrations, nocturnally migrating Swainson's Thrushes often stop
on the northern Gulf of Mexico coast before flying across the Gulf. To minimize energetic …

Strong weather systems can force large numbers of migrating songbirds to take refuge in
areas they would otherwise fly over, an event called a “fallout.” On 13 October 2016 …

The whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is a large, Holarctic, highly migratory shorebird. The
North American race (Np hudsonicus) includes two disjunct breeding populations, both of …

Whimbrel tracked with satellite transmitter on migratory flight across North America Page 1 119
Short communications Wader Study Group Bulletin 115(2): 119 Two disjunct breeding …

Many long-distance migratory birds use habitats that are scattered across continents and
confront hazards throughout the annual cycle that may be population-limiting. Identifying …

ABSTRACT The United States is pursuing a diversified energy portfolio that includes
offshore wind with a focus on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The Western …

Landbirds undertaking within-continent migrations have the possibility to stop en route, but
most long-distance migrants must also undertake large non-stop sea crossings, the length of …

Hurricanes are becoming more frequent and intense, so understanding the consequences
for biodiversity, including migratory species, has become critical. Studies suggest that …