Tag Archives: bird migration
Virginia Nature Journal for January
After the merry Christmas holidays and the high spirits of Hogmanay and Ne’er Day in Scotland, January stretches out, dark, drab and driech. February too promises precious few fine days, although the longer daylight hours are cheering. It is time … Continue reading
Wings
This post is scheduled to go online while I am flying over the Pacific Ocean from New Zealand to Los Angeles. It is a journey of 10,500 kilometers (6,500 miles) and about 12 hours. That’s a long flight, although short … Continue reading
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Tagged bird migration, Boeing 747-400, fuel economy, godwit, whimbrel
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