Discover how fall birds migrate along the Gaspé Peninsula through detailed observations and maps.This nonfiction bulletin compiles data from several autumn seasons to show how thrushes and other migrants move through the Gaspé region. It covers the Forillon area and surrounding coasts, tracing routes across valleys, rivers, and bays as birds head southward.
Readers will see how geography, daylight, weather, and other stimuli interact to shape migration. The work blends field data with discussion of what might trigger birds to begin or alter their flights, and it includes maps, relief views, and graphs to illustrate patterns.
- Migration routes and flight-lines along the Gaspé coast and interior valleys
- Observations from multiple river valleys and coastal locales
- Discussion of factors that influence when and how birds migrate, including light and weather
- Illustrated maps and graphs showing thrush occurrences and seasonal trends
Ideal for natural history readers, birders, and researchers interested in migration patterns and coastal ecosystems.