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Title: World's oldest whimbrel Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 29-Sep-10, 09:46:36 AM Another record of Avian Longevity... and again from Scotland.
A whimbrel ringed on a Shetland island almost a quarter of a century ago is now believed to be the world's oldest, RSPB Scotland has said. The bird was ringed on Fetlar in 1986 and has now been identified breeding on the same island. RSPB Scotland said it was believed to be the oldest surviving ringed whimbrel in the world, more than doubling the typical 11-year lifespan. The previous oldest 16-year-old was shot in France in 1995... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-11435139 Title: Re: World's oldest whimbrel Post by: MAK on 29-Sep-10, 11:20:15 AM Another amazing survivor in the bird world! Thanks Bobbie! :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: World's oldest whimbrel Post by: Annette on 29-Sep-10, 01:39:49 PM :wow: An amazing bird!
Title: Re: World's oldest whimbrel Post by: Donna on 29-Sep-10, 01:50:25 PM Another record of Avian Longevity... and again from Scotland. A whimbrel ringed on a Shetland island almost a quarter of a century ago is now believed to be the world's oldest, RSPB Scotland has said. The bird was ringed on Fetlar in 1986 and has now been identified breeding on the same island. RSPB Scotland said it was believed to be the oldest surviving ringed whimbrel in the world, more than doubling the typical 11-year lifespan. The previous oldest 16-year-old was shot in France in 1995... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-11435139 Another species I don't recognize but..... :clap: how cool is that. Thanks Miss Bobbie! |