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"OT: Birds Fly More Than 7,000 Miles Nonstop, Study Shows
In Its Annual Fall Migration, One Godwit Traveled From Alaska to New Zealand in Eight Days

7000+ miles over 8 days = ~ 36.5 mph"

The report I heard on NPR indicates that these birds can navigate with pinpoint accuracy and can both find favorable tail winds and avoid unfavorable headwinds by shifting their routes. At 3000 feet, one might guess that they can find some stout wind to help them along. The report describes the birds observed landing in NZ "a little wobbly" and they immediately go to sleep. Absolutely amazing.

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