Discussions revolve around the synchronized departure times of songbirds near civil dusk, with examples like the 69-minute departure window and mentions of different migration types, showing enthusiasm and curiosity. The tone is analytical yet positive, emphasizing the significance of celestial cues and the novel insights provided by the research.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing the synchrony of migratory behavior relative to civil dusk.
InterestHigh interest
Participants show high interest by highlighting specific details, such as the 69-minute departure window and the focus on long-distance migration.
EngagementModerate engagement
Comments reflect moderate engagement, with some exploring implications and sharing enthusiasm, though mostly summaries or confirmations.
ImpactModerate impact
The conversations suggest the findings may influence future research or understanding of bird migration timing, but no discussions indicate immediate practical change.
Abstract in brief
Songbirds tend to leave their breeding or wintering grounds around 69 minutes after civil dusk, especially those starting long-distance migrations, regardless of species, season, age, or sex.
The study found that birds beginning long-distance migration do so more quickly and in a more synchronized manner compared to those making shorter, regional movements, which depart later and more randomly throughout the night.
Although celestial cues at civil dusk may influence departure timing, the data suggests that actual migration departure is also influenced by the type of movement (long-distance vs. regional) and possibly other factors beyond just twilight cues.]
Check out the new paper drop! A fun collab featuring tracking data from 8 species, including the one and only Swainson's Warbler! We found that 90% of individuals likely initiating long-distance migratory flights departed within 69 min (nice) of civil dusk
https://t.co/4e7doyCvrE https://t.co/tlmS7rF3ow
May 2, 2023 · 20 likes · 1 share · 1,835 followersView post →
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Birds Canada - Ontario Region
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"... observational studies have found that wild birds depart later and more asynchronously relative to sunset than predicted." : Cooper, N.W., et al. Songbirds initiate migratory flights synchronously relative to civil dusk. Mov Ecol 11, 24 (2023). https://t.co/K7V5Z0nvBP https://t.co/hgVL6SnXCv
Jun 11, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 4,002 followersView post →
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Birds Canada - Ontario Region
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"... observational studies have found that wild birds depart later and more asynchronously relative to sunset than predicted." : Cooper, N.W., et al. Songbirds initiate migratory flights synchronously relative to civil dusk. Mov Ecol 11, 24 (2023). https://t.co/K7V5Z0nvBP https://t.co/n61K3qywoZ
Jun 23, 2023 · 1 like · 4,002 followersView post →
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Eco-land lab
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Songbirds initiate migratory flights synchronously relative to civil dusk | Movement Ecology https://t.co/TZt9dqdgto
Jan 31, 2024 · 1 like · 3,382 followersView post →
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BMC
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A study published in Movement Ecology finds that songbirds likely beginning long-distance migration depart earlier and more synchronously relative to civil dusk than those making non-migratory movements.
https://t.co/SDBHZP5Hxs
Songbirds tend to leave their breeding or wintering grounds around 69 minutes after civil dusk, especially those beginning long-distance migrations, regardless of species, season, age, or sex. The departure timing may…
Birds tend to depart around 69 minutes after civil dusk, with long-distance migrants leaving more quickly and synchronously. The study examines how celestial cues and migration type influence departure timing and…
Songbirds initiate migratory flights synchronously relative to civil dusk | Movement Ecology https://t.co/TZt9dqdgto
Jan 31, 2024 · 1 like · 3,382 followersView post →
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Birds Canada - Ontario Region
@BirdsCanada_ON · X
"... observational studies have found that wild birds depart later and more asynchronously relative to sunset than predicted." : Cooper, N.W., et al. Songbirds initiate migratory flights synchronously relative to civil dusk. Mov Ecol 11, 24 (2023). https://t.co/K7V5Z0nvBP https://t.co/n61K3qywoZ
Jun 23, 2023 · 1 like · 4,002 followersView post →
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Barrie Armitt
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RT @BirdsCanada_ON: "... observational studies have found that wild birds depart later and more asynchronously relative to sunset than pred…
"... observational studies have found that wild birds depart later and more asynchronously relative to sunset than predicted." : Cooper, N.W., et al. Songbirds initiate migratory flights synchronously relative to civil dusk. Mov Ecol 11, 24 (2023). https://t.co/K7V5Z0nvBP https://t.co/hgVL6SnXCv
Jun 11, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 4,002 followersView post →
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BMC
@BioMedCentral · X
A study published in Movement Ecology finds that songbirds likely beginning long-distance migration depart earlier and more synchronously relative to civil dusk than those making non-migratory movements.
https://t.co/SDBHZP5Hxs
Check out the new paper drop! A fun collab featuring tracking data from 8 species, including the one and only Swainson's Warbler! We found that 90% of individuals likely initiating long-distance migratory flights departed within 69 min (nice) of civil dusk
https://t.co/4e7doyCvrE https://t.co/tlmS7rF3ow
May 2, 2023 · 20 likes · 1 share · 1,835 followersView post →
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Gary Ritchison
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Songbirds initiate migratory flights synchronously relative to civil dusk
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