Animals That Migrate In Autumn

Many species fly south to warmer climates including Monarch butterflies which typically pass through the Charlotte area in late September-early October during their annual migration to Mexico.

Animals that migrate in autumn. Where do summer visitors migrate to in autumn and winter. Animals that Migrate Below are some examples of animals that migrate across the land air and sea. Most of bird species that leave Britain in autumn go to Africa but not all.

In the UK pipistrelle bats migrate in autumn from the north to spend winter in the warmer south-west. To celebrate the arrival of this beautiful season take a look at our favourite autumn animals. Hibernation is the most appealing tactic if you ask me.

Other animals migrate too. The RSPB s Gemma Butlin highlights ten species to look out for this autumn some of which have travelled 6000 miles on their epic migration journeys. The Manx shearwater flies across the oceans to spend the winter off Argentina while famously the Arctic tern swaps the extreme north for the extreme south reaching and sometimes circumnavigating Antarctica.

The past 50 years has seen the population of wildebeest in the Serengeti rise to a tumultuous 13 million animals thundering across the savannah as they chase the rains. Some even cross the channel to reach southern Europe. Bats navigate by echolocation.

Autumn is the time to look out for hundreds of varieties of migrant birds seeking refuge from the harsh winters of Scandinavia the Arctic and northern Europe. 3400 miles 5500km. What Do Animals Do in Autumn.

Here are some of our top autumn walks for bird-watching - dont forget to take your binoculars. Greenland Iceland Distance flown. They fatten themselves up in the spring and summer before entering a very deep sleep in the autumn.