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having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis
most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers migratory birds heading south for the winter
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Other rare sightings here include migratory birds and sea turtles nest.
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Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2024
In late July and August, many migratory birds, including egrets, herons, and spoonbills, also stop on the beaches.
—David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
These findings, published September 18 in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, add to the migratory mystery.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 26 Sep. 2024
In Arizona's Sky Islands, dry summers may push some bird species away from traditional migratory routes.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Sep. 2024
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Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2024
In late July and August, many migratory birds, including egrets, herons, and spoonbills, also stop on the beaches.
—David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
These findings, published September 18 in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, add to the migratory mystery.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 26 Sep. 2024
In Arizona's Sky Islands, dry summers may push some bird species away from traditional migratory routes.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migratory. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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