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Birds migrate for various reasons. It could be for food, shelter, safety, and breeding opportunities. This week, I would like to share with you the story of Bar-tailed Godwits and their secret of success for the enormous migratory journey they undertake from New Zealand to arctic region and back. What helps these birds capable of making such long flights non-stop? Pls read further..
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Story of Bar-tailed Godwits and their secret for success
Source: Internet info
In 2007, researchers tagged a Bar-tailed Godwit in New Zealand and tracked by satellite its journey to the Yellow Sea in China. The bird flew a distance of 11,026 kilometres non-stop to reach the Yellow Sea. This was the longest known non-stop flight of any bird. The flight took approximately nine days. At least three other Bar-tailed Godwits also appear to have reached the Yellow Sea after non-stop flights from New Zealand." One specific female of the flock, nicknamed "E7", flew onward from China to Alaska and stayed there for the breeding season. Then on 29 August 2007 she departed on a non-stop flight from the Alaska to the Piako River in New Zealand, setting a new known flight record of 11,680 kilometres.
Researchers found that prior to their migration, the godwits eat up large, until up to 55 per cent of their body weight is fat. They then reduce the size of their gut, kidney and liver by up to 25 per cent to compensate for the added weight. They reshuffle proteins in their bodies before they set out and that this allows them to reduce the size of their food-processing organs. The Godwits thus fuel themselves enough for such long flights. They also assess the weather patterns and time their departures to coincide with favourable winds.
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The Bar-tailed Godwit gains the ability to adapt to its circumstances by preparing itself for its future needs. With right preparation any task, however monumental it is, is achievable. As we undertake our life journey, it may be worthwhile to give a thought to learn who we are now and the kind of person we wish to become, and then chart out the right course for it before making the preparation necessary to undertake the same. Preparation is the key to success.
Wishing you the Best always!
With love and regards,
Siva --------------------------------
B. Sivaprasad
Corporate Trainer and Motivational Speaker
Hyderabad 500072, India
value4value@gmail.com
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Birds migrate for various reasons. It could be for food, shelter, safety, and breeding opportunities. This week, I would like to share with you the story of Bar-tailed Godwits and their secret of success for the enormous migratory journey they undertake from New Zealand to arctic region and back. What helps these birds capable of making such long flights non-stop? Pls read further..
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Story of Bar-tailed Godwits and their secret for success
Source: Internet info
In 2007, researchers tagged a Bar-tailed Godwit in New Zealand and tracked by satellite its journey to the Yellow Sea in China. The bird flew a distance of 11,026 kilometres non-stop to reach the Yellow Sea. This was the longest known non-stop flight of any bird. The flight took approximately nine days. At least three other Bar-tailed Godwits also appear to have reached the Yellow Sea after non-stop flights from New Zealand." One specific female of the flock, nicknamed "E7", flew onward from China to Alaska and stayed there for the breeding season. Then on 29 August 2007 she departed on a non-stop flight from the Alaska to the Piako River in New Zealand, setting a new known flight record of 11,680 kilometres.
Researchers found that prior to their migration, the godwits eat up large, until up to 55 per cent of their body weight is fat. They then reduce the size of their gut, kidney and liver by up to 25 per cent to compensate for the added weight. They reshuffle proteins in their bodies before they set out and that this allows them to reduce the size of their food-processing organs. The Godwits thus fuel themselves enough for such long flights. They also assess the weather patterns and time their departures to coincide with favourable winds.
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The Bar-tailed Godwit gains the ability to adapt to its circumstances by preparing itself for its future needs. With right preparation any task, however monumental it is, is achievable. As we undertake our life journey, it may be worthwhile to give a thought to learn who we are now and the kind of person we wish to become, and then chart out the right course for it before making the preparation necessary to undertake the same. Preparation is the key to success.
Wishing you the Best always!
With love and regards,
Siva --------------------------------
B. Sivaprasad
Corporate Trainer and Motivational Speaker
Hyderabad 500072, India
value4value@gmail.com
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Connect with me on
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