This was especially important along the migratory bird flyways. Poaching was apparently continuing in the geese wintering grounds and on the flyways. It is one of the eight major flyways used by waders and shorebirds. Most mourning doves migrate along flyways over land. Flyways generally span continents and often pass over oceans. Fall migration tends to be stronger than spring because birds typically take different flyways. The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival (Space Coast Flyways Festival) is held in January. Often, this front narrows into one or more preferred routes termed flyways. Flyways may not be the shortest route available but may have curves or doglegs.