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, often group together during their long journeys to warmer climates for the winter. This collective behavior is a strategic survival tactic, not simply a matter of chance.
And this preference for flocking up may have to do, at least in part, with each individuals age, according to a new. While younger storks show a strong inclination to follow popular routes heavily frequented by their peers, older storks demonstrate more individualistic tendencies, choosing paths that allow for more independence and potentially more optimal flying conditions.
This suggests that older storks, familiar with the route and more confident in their navigational skills, may prioritize optimal flying conditions over the presence of other storks.
The study also explores the seasonal timing of migrations, finding that experienced storks may adjust their travel to avoid peak migration periods, thus sidestepping times when social information and predictable uplift conditions are most abundant.
Moreover, the research highlighted that migration decisions are influenced by various factors including the need to find suitable stopover sites for resting and foraging, as well as avoiding predation and adverse weather conditions. These decisions are increasingly shaped by spatial memories and personal experiences as storks age, pointing to a sophisticated integration of past learning and current environmental assessment in their migratory strategy.
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