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Birders

GiqueCee

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2. Speaking of bird migrations...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat Apr 4, 2026, 08:50 AM

Saturday

... how 'bout a cheer for the Bar-tailed Godwit that flies from Alaska to New Zealand, NONSTOP! An 8,000-mile journey, give or take, without rest, food or drink. Now that's one tough little bird!

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