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A never-before-seen picture of eagle migrations

In 1899, scientists began tracking avian migration by placing a small ring with an identifier around birds' ankles. Researchers then had to recapture the birds elsewhere, leaving the journey between those points a mystery.

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Scientists began tracking bird migration in 1899 by fitting birds with small ankle rings that carried identifiers. Researchers had to recapture the birds at different locations, leaving the routes between those points unknown. Modern GPS tags now enable researchers to observe every stage of a bird’s journey. This technology provides continuous, detailed data on migration paths that were previously inaccessible.

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