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Running on the Water
Birds running on water? Well, yes, a number of birds do, pelagic birds that live on the oceans surface where they feed on plankton, fish, – and unfortunately these days – bits of plastic. The Black-footed Albatross is one such; its seven-foot wings that … Continue reading
Posted in Running on the water
Tagged Albatross, Black-footed Albatross, Cormorant, lift, lifting breeze, pelagic birds, running to take off, taking off, wind
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Why do bird wings flap?
Birds flap their wings for two reasons, to lift themselves up and to thrust themselves forward. Continue reading
Posted in AVIANAUTICS, Why do Bird Wings Flap?
Tagged airfoil under camber, flapping wings, lift, rising air, thrust
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