Satellite tracking of two Montagu’s Harriers (Circus pygargus): dual pathways during autumn migration

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Abstract Autumn migration routes of two Dutch female Montagu’s Harriers (Circus pygargus) were documented for the first time using satellite telemetry. Both migrated to their African wintering area—one via the Straits of Gibraltar through the Mediterranean and the other via Italy/ Tunisia. The rate of travel was comparable to values reported for larger raptor species.

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