The latest new astounding fact . . .
Migratory birds have sensors in their eyes that can detect magnetism.
In other words, they can – literally – see the Earth's magnetic field, and can use it for navigation.
Info: (warning! highly technical - trying to understand this is a bit like a blind person trying to understand what seeing is about!!)
A Visual Pathway Links Brain Structures Active during Magnetic Compass Orientation in Migratory Birds
http://www.plosone.org/article/fetchArticle.action?articleURI=info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0000937
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Is there ANYTHING that birds can't do???
Amazing!! :-)
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