Abstract

MIGRATING birds apparently can determine their intended flight direction with reference to the Sun, the stars or the magnetic field1–3. This mechanism, however, cannot be used to prevent wind drift. We suggest that for this purpose they orientate themselves with reference to the waves when flying over the sea.

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