#bird tracking

it is VERY IMPORTANT that everyone is aware of the absolute girlboss that is wisdom the laysan albatross, the world’s oldest wild bird! she’s 73 and still returning to midway island to lay eggs each year.

scientists estimate she’s flown at least 3 million miles in her lifetime and laid 50-60 eggs, with 30 chicks fledged. for the past two years her mate hasn’t returned to midway island, and she’s been seen participating in courtship dances with albatrosses several decades younger than her.

wisdom has recently just laid a new egg!

cornell lab | npr