Environment Change

            The Arctic is increasingly becoming popular with a list of southern species never seen there. It was recently discovered by a team of scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society that dozens of American robins are now among the Arctic's summer avian aggregation. Many southern birds are now singing along the Arctic's Utukok River. Not only are robins there, but harlequin ducks and white-crowned sparrows are also spotted in the Arctic. These birds are attracted to the Arctic because there is peace and quiet that will allow them to mate, nest, and raise their young. It could be that these birds are migrating to the Arctic because of climate changes.

            This is related to biology concepts because of the habitat changes. These birds are leaving to a new environment they would normally choose not to be in. The fact that climate changes might be involved with this sudden change could also be related to global warming. New ecosystems might be created.

            This article is important for people to care about because it gives us an idea of how drastic climate changes from global warming can affect other organisms such as these birds. Being more aware of the global warming effects can help influence others to try and stop it. These birds may not be the only species who are now migrating to new suitable areas to mate and raise their young.

http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/news/chiefeditor/2010/07/american-robins-move-into-arctic.html