Some interesting research has made it into the media recently regarding the albatross and the way they use 'dynamic soaring' to maximise flight capabilities whilst minimising energy usage, article in the Independent here. The full paper will be in the journal of experimental biology.
Warden Intern at Otmoor.
The Independent article makes fascinating reading Ian,thanks for the link.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can