REDKNOT - CALIDRIS CANUTUS

REDKNOT is known simply as KNOT. Its name in the Irish Language is ‘Cnota’. The Latin name is ‘CALIDRIS CANUTUS’.  It is a RED LISTED bird in Ireland.  It belongs to the family of the Sandpiper. It usually comes to Ireland during October to February. It comes all the way from Greenland and other high atlantic islands.  Once one of these little birds tagged as B95 had the nickname 'MOONBIRD'. This is because during the lifetime of this little plucky bird, its long-distance migrations exceeded the length of the journey from the Earth to the Moon.Before migration the  bird undergoes some physiological changes to account for the long journey. Flight muscles increase, leg muscles decrease. Similarly to other migrant birds, its stomach and gizzard mass decreases while fat mass increases by 50%. This is why it is incredibly important to preserve migrant bird landing/feeding grounds. Once they land they must instantly begin to feed. The conservation of the ecosystem is so important for the survival of the species.Garrett continues to imagine to observe the birds of the Rogerstown Estuary at THE HIDE SCULPTURE. You can recap by listening to his other HIDE FM podcasts to dateby searching HIDE FM on any podcast distributor. HIDE FM is a Per Cent for Art commission by Fingal County Council.Please FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE!Send all of your questions regarding this podcast to [email protected] Thanks for listening!