Moving on up - migration: the first arrival dates of our summer migrants are the subject of folklore and cutting-edge ornithological research alike

Author(s): Appleton, G.F. & Balmer, D.

Published: January 2005

Journal: Birdwatch - April 2005

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Dawn Balmer

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Moving on up - migration: the first arrival dates of our summer migrants are the subject of folklore and cutting-edge ornithological research alike

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