Jon Prosser

Welsh Manchester City fan. Dinas Manceinion

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A single bird has just accomplished one of the most extraordinary feats in the animal kingdom — flying nearly one-third of the way around the Earth without stopping to eat, drink, or rest.

The record-breaker is a five-month-old Bar-tailed Godwit that flew nonstop from Alaska to Tasmania, Australia. Covering 8,425 miles in just over 11 days, it set a new record for the longest nonstop flight ever documented in any bird.

What makes this journey even more astonishing is that it was the young godwit’s very first migration. The entire route took place over the open Pacific Ocean, with no chance to land. Despite that, the bird navigated thousands of miles of featureless water with pinpoint accuracy.

This incredible endurance is made possible by remarkable physiological adaptations. Before takeoff, the godwit packs on enormous fat reserves — nearly half its body weight — to fuel the flight. At the same time, many of its internal organs, including parts of the digestive system, temporarily shrink to lighten the load and maximize energy efficiency.

Unlike many seabirds that depend heavily on gliding, this godwit flapped continuously for the entire journey, battling shifting winds and weather systems the whole way.

Researchers at the Pūkōroro Auckland Shorebird Centre say discoveries like this are transforming our understanding of migratory birds. Their astonishing endurance, navigation skills, and energy management demonstrate biological capabilities that can match — and in some ways surpass — even the most advanced human engineering.

[Thegingerwig @thegingerwig]

Wembley cost £800million to build

Over last 20 years City fans have paid £140m in tickets to attend there

We've paid for 17% off the national stadium

Etihad South

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

In the 1980s, the crown of the Statue of Liberty was a popular spot for tourists.

More brilliant historical photos: https://t.co/VL9mxUrlIW

[Jon Prosser @JonProsser63]

I’m calling on my MP @llinos_medi to back Long Live The Local. Pubs and breweries need our support! Sign today at https://t.co/cXAnEP5rAZ #longlivethelocal

[Jon Prosser @JonProsser63]

North Wales Freemasons' generous donation to mountain rescue charity https://t.co/oE1ShBcAnb

[LB✌🏽 @Londonblue_2]

Who done this ffs 😂😂😂
https://t.co/SZVfsvSOra

[Graham Harley @ScouseLizard]

Lovely day In towyn and these mancs who I thought loved each other can't help themselves 😂😂😂 fucking gimps

[David Powell @DPConwyNews]

Chimney on Anglesey gone

[Topps UK @Topps_UK]

We are proud to announce our partnership with @uefa as an official licensed partner of UEFA EURO 2024™. With the help of #TheSpecialOne @josemourinho as our sticker manager who will select the players that will be included in the sticker album and Topps collections. #EURO2024

[Jon Prosser @JonProsser63]

Take a selfie with the Club World Cup! https://t.co/DKHeMXLsa1 #cityzens via @cityzens

[The Real Tolmie's Hairdoo @RealTolmie]

WORLD EXCLUSIVE- Premier League being pressured to investigate @LFC alleged hack of scouting database @ManCity between eight months of 2012-13. @premierleague chose not to investigate at the time or set up a tribunal. Understood to have cited going back too far.

[Manchester City @ManCity]

Welcome, Josko! 🙌

[Manchester City @ManCity]

ICONIC. 🤩

[Manchester City @ManCity]

🩵 TEAM NEWS 🩵

XI | Ederson, Akanji, Stones, Dias, Ake, Rodrigo, Gundogan (C), De Bruyne, Bernardo, Grealish, Haaland

SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Carson, Walker, Phillips, Laporte, Alvarez, Gomez, Mahrez, Perrone, Foden, Palmer, Lewis

#ManCity | #UCLfinal

[ticketmasteruk @TicketmasterUK]

Tickets for the supplementary first-come, first-serve round of The Coronation Concert ballot have now sold out. Enjoy it in your own way next month, whether its in Windsor or at home with friends!

#CoronationConcert

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Making memories with our mascot ❤️

[James @RantAboutBoxing]

@big6ft2bill @Arsenal @JackGrealish

[Bayern & Germany @iMiaSanMia]

📸 Leroy Sané at the Manchester City vs Liverpool game

[Ilkay Gündogan @IlkayGuendogan]

Proud to be the captain of this amazing team and this great club. I've already worn the armband before, but to be named the official captain for the 1st time is really a big honour. I will continue to give everything on and off the pitch to make this a very successful season💙©️

[Gabriel Jesus @gabrieljesus9]

Thanks Man City and all the people who made this club my life for all these years. Time to live a new dream!

Thanks @mancity