Hello guys sorry this might be an incredibly basic question, but I have been reading a lot about geese and can find answers as to why they migrate South for winter, which as with most birds seems fairly self explanatory. But I was wondering if anybody could explain why they migrate north again in the summers? I ask really in relation to all birds. Are the summers too hot? Is it a food issue? Any help very much appreciated. Kind regards, Hugo.
Its easy to think and see the southern hemisphere as hot, that's what a lot of pictures show us, but the reality in many countries is different, they too have winters and in some countries snow.
My employer before I retired, had a factory in Pune India, and I had some dealings with engineers from the factory when they came over to the UK for business reasons, and it was good talking to them about their home land.
Some had interesting tales of snow to tell, much can be on a par to what we see in the UK....
So whilst daylight hours is a prime reason for migrating back north for the northern hemispheres summer days, so can be the weather/climate that the southern hemisphere will have while we enjoy hot and sunny days, [tongue-in-cheek when the weather permits].