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Why does it seem like birds roosting on power lines face the same way?
I really wouldn't know, but I assume it's one of the following:
- The birds land in the same position/direction as they flocked into the area.
- The take a position depending on the Sun's position, either to have a better visibility and not be blinded by it, or to warm up.
- To get the most aerodynamically stable position during windy conditions (nose into the wind).
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Miguel Rodriguez
Expertise
Long time enthusiast of birding, specifically of the birds of the island of HISPANIOLA (Dominican Republic and Haiti) in the CARIBBEAN. Also, some knowledge of CARIBBEAN FAUNA IN GENERAL. I also have a limited knowledge of birds of Eastern North America. I am NOT A VETERINARIAN NOR A BIRD BREEDER so can not give any information regarding bird diet, nesting habits, chick raising, etc.
Experience
Amateur ornithologist since 1992.
Organizations
Founding member of the Hispaniolan Ornithological Society.
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