Friday, October 16, 2009

Now That's a Long Flight


For a period of time early in their lives, until they are old enough to breed, Swifts fly NON-STOP. They eat and drink while flying. At night, they rest on thermal currents high in the sky, maintaining a gliding position. Any guesses as to how long these birdies stay up in the air?

2 comments:

Mac an Rothaich said...

One year? I am so uninformed in this subject but very interested to know more! Fill me in:)

Prairie Chick said...

THREE years. Insane!