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albatross daily flights
Researcher 248768 Started conversation Sep 30, 2003
I note in the introductory page to the Ridgway albatross voyage that albatrosses can travel up to 2600 kilometres in a day. I would be interested to know how this information was obtained and for what species. I know of no documented record for more than 1800k in a day so would appreciate the reference used.
albatross daily flights
Sam Posted Sep 30, 2003
John Ridgway compiled this and he's currently in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, headed for Cape Town! When he docks maybe he, or his Communications man, Nick Grainger, will be able to help.
albatross daily flights
Nick.Grainger (AU) Posted Oct 10, 2003
This amazing figure was drawn from the NZ Forest and Bird website 'e-cards section at http://www.forest-bird.org.nz/Marine/albatross/ecard/index.htm
Nick
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Traveller in Time Reporting Bugs -o-o- Broken the chain of Pliny -o-o- Hired Posted Oct 10, 2003
Traveller in Time 
on his head
"Brave birds Flying for 22 hours and 36 minutes a day at maximum speed. Perhaps they can learn me how to add another 18 hour to each day.
Even at the maximum speed other resources give of 135Km per hour it would take 19hours full speed flight each day."
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