What are nocturnal migrants?

Nocturnal migrants are animals that travel long distances at night.

Imagine you're tired after a big day at school and decide to walk home in the dark, that’s kind of what nocturnal migrants do, but on a much bigger scale. These animals, like birds or insects, fly through the sky when it's dark instead of during the day.

Some animals prefer traveling at night because it's easier to find their way using stars, just like how you might use your phone’s flashlight to walk home in the dark. Also, it's often cooler and calmer at night, making the journey more comfortable for them.

One common example is the bat, which flies out from its cave when the sun goes down to hunt for insects. Another is the robin, a bird that might fly hundreds of miles during the night to find a better place to live.

So, next time you hear rustling in the trees or see something flying past your window at night, it could be a nocturnal migrant on its big adventure!