The Strait of Gibraltar, a narrow 14 km passage separating Europe from Africa, is one of the most significant migratory routes for birds. This natural bottleneck channels millions of birds annually as they travel between Europe and Africa. However, the journey is fraught with numerous challenges, and the impact of climate change has added new layers of complexity to this ancient migration route. Some 400,000 storks and raptors, 750,000 seabirds, and several million small birds converge on their passage from Europe to Africa.  Increasing temperatures and changing weather conditions are affecting the routes and habitats of these birds, forcing them … Continue reading Climate Change Alters Flight Schedules for Over 400,000 Migrating Birds at the Strait of Gibraltar