Wednesday, July 23, 2014

U.S. Aircraft Departure Delayed Because Of A Bird Nest

Photo Courtesy: United States Navy

Peregrine Falcon Fledglings Delay USS Saratoga Departure From Newport -- Newport Patch

The famous aircraft carrier that played a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam and Gulf Wars is set to be scrapped, but a family of nesting endangered birds has put the plan on hold until fledglings get their wings.

The USS Saratoga will be hanging around Newport for a while longer thanks to a family of peregrine falcons that have made a home of the decommissioned aircraft carrier.

The Navy has delayed the Saratoga's final voyage to Texas where it will be scrapped until the fledglings have their wings and can leave.

"We wanted to do the right things by these birds," Naval Station Newport spokeswoman Lisa Rama said.

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Update: Navy decides not to disturb peregrine falcons nesting on decommissioned aircraft carrier -- AP

My Comment: I just cannot make this stuff up. Sailing and decommissioning a U.S. aircraft carrier is a massive undertaking .... and it's all delayed because of a few baby birds.

2 comments:

Orion said...

It does seem silly - but you have to admit; Sara's a carrier. Waiting for some birds to get their wings and again soar from her deck is an appropriate send off.

Let the old girl go with one last flight.

I'll pay my share of the tax bill for that with a smile.

Orion

War News Updates Editor said...

Excellent point Orion