Seasonal Migration //top\\

Mira began to notice things she had missed on previous migrations. The way the geese flew in perfect, patient V’s overhead, never seeming to tire. The way the last of the wild plums tasted sweeter after the first cold night. The way her grandmother’s voice, when she sang the old traveling songs, made the miles feel shorter.

Mira sat with her grandmother, leaning against her shoulder. The baby was asleep in the lodge. Ren was across the fire, laughing with the scouts. seasonal migration

Migration helps species avoid lethal cold or dehydrating heat. Mira began to notice things she had missed

For humans, seasonal migration is often a used by rural households to manage food insecurity and lack of year-round employment. patient V’s overhead