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  1. KNO3 says:

    European. African swallows are non-migratory.

  2. KNO3 says:

    However the Barn Swallow is the most common swallow in Europe. It weighs about 16–22 g (0.56–0.78 oz).

    Let us say that it can lift 10% of it’s body weight… say 1.9 grams. I’m guessing 240 barn swallows.

  3. Brd Wchr says:

    Ah, but how about the Cecropis Daurica? They average about 30 grams, thus you would need 151 or so, assuming of course they can lift ten percent of their body weight.

  4. KNO3 says:

    The Red-Rumped Swallow? They do make it to England. Mostly a Mediterranean bird though. Hmmm. Nice choice. They were spotted at Eyemouth Borders in November I think.

  5. Brd Wchr says:

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    The one in Lunan bay got eaten though.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/6147042.stm

  6. KNO3 says:

    Ah, pity that. How about the Tachycineta bicolor?

  7. Brd Wchr says:

    Ah, the Tree Swallow. Wonderful plumage, that. Pity about the power to weight ratio. Even lower than the other two.

  8. KNO3 says:

    Ahh, but with genetic engineering…

  9. Brd Wchr says:

    Or Heterosis. I think we could get a 5 oz migratory bird. Perhaps with an African Swallow crossbreed.

  10. KNO3 says:

    Nah. You want the Progne subis. 55 grams of coconut carrying goodness…

  11. Brd Wchr says:

    Nice choice. And one with a spectacular plumage.

    And if not we can still fall back on genetic engineering…

  12. KNO3 says:

    No. Let’s not rely on genetic engineering, even though it would make for a superior specimen with outstanding plumage.

    However we still have not considered the load bearing structure. I suggest Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.

  13. Brd Wchr says:

    Ah… high-modulus polyethylene. Hmmm… That would work, but again genetic engineering would produce a larger specimen with outstanding plumage. You are forgetting that more birds would increase the chance of tangling thus making an asset into a liability and reducing the power to weight ratio into something less than optimal.

  14. KNO3 says:

    Ah point. What percentage do you think will become entangled?

  15. Brd Wchr says:

    Hmm… it all depends on the distance and distribution plus the bird itself. Being a bird that forms flocks, I’m thinking less than one percent. So it is a feasible prospect.

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