
Male Bar-Tailed Godwit Sets New Record for Nonstop Flight
Bird Flies 7,500 Miles, a New Record for Longest Nonstop Bird Migration https://t.co/VyEX0vsULP via @smithsonianmag
— Klaus Rave (@RaveKlaus) October 18, 2020
Health Editor’s Note: A male bar-godwit, a type of shore bird, was tracked by a tiny satellite flag as it flew 7,500 miles on a nonstop flight from Alaska to New Zealand at up to 55 mph for 11 days. What a feat! I am astounded….Carol

Carol graduated from Riverside White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio and received her diploma as a registered nurse. She attended Bowling Green State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Literature. She attended the University of Toledo, College of Nursing, and received a Master’s of Nursing Science Degree as an Educator.
She has traveled extensively, is a photographer, and writes on medical issues. Carol has three children RJ, Katherine, and Stephen – one daughter-in-law; Katie – two granddaughters; Isabella Marianna and Zoe Olivia – and one grandson, Alexander Paul. She also shares her life with her husband Gordon Duff, many cats, and two rescues.
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Another amazing feat is that of the hummingbird. As tiny as they are, they traverse across the gulf of Mexico non-stop…and no they do not hitch rides on Geese.
Awesome!! I think these amazing birds are doing much more than 55 MPH at the flight levels they’re flying. Headwinds for the direction of their flight south to southwest and weather (sometimes horrendous) considered these birds might be doing close to 200 MPH. Just my guesstimate. Nevertheless, an absolute marvel of the mother nature.
AntiZion, Also without sleeping and eating….Amazing effort!
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