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Bobbie Ireland
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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
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-11435139
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Another amazing survivor in the bird world! Thanks Bobbie!
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An amazing bird!
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Quote from: 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
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-11435139
Another species I don't recognize but.....
how cool is that. Thanks Miss Bobbie!
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