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Swifts: sleeping whilst flying on the ultimate commute

Swifts: sleeping whilst flying on the ultimate commute

Update: 2025-03-21
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 Every year, Swifts make the long journey from the UK to Mozambique and back again. It's a long journey for a little bird. So, how have they perfected the ultimate commute?


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Swifts: sleeping whilst flying on the ultimate commute

Swifts: sleeping whilst flying on the ultimate commute