CENTER FOR COMPUTATION & TECHNOLOGY

Avian migration is a global phenomenon with movements spanning thousands of kilometers through diverse environments. But quantifying first-principle parameters of migration, such as volume and timing, to characterize these movements at large spatial extents has proven challenging. These measures are critical for quantifying animal movement responses to changing landscapes, including airspace. With mounting evidence of avian population declines, there is an immediate need for constructing a monitoring network for these migratory movements. Kyle’s work leverages more than two decades of radar data to highlight a novel opportunity for dynamic, predictive, and targeted conservation action to address aerial hazards, including light pollution, for nocturnally migrating birds.