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Old 02-16-07, 11:28 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve
It was my understanding that the Laysan Albatross (aka Gooney Bird) abandoned Midway during the war, and only returned years later. Having said that, I can't find anything online to verify it.

I was at Midway briefly in 1970, and they are indeed the most beautiful of all birds in flight, but the silliest and clumsiest on the ground.
Steve,

Is that the bird that trips when he comes in for a landing?
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