Point Mallard run. Listened to a podcast that discussed the extinction of the Great Auk. This bird was once present by the millions on Newfoundland, particularly on Funk island, and was driven to extinction by the early 19th century. Since they were flighless they were easy prey to capture and salt to replinish the larders of ships after 6 weeks of sailing crossing the Atlantic. These were the bird referred to at the time as penquin long before the birds in Antartica were called that due to the similar appearance. A major point of the piece was that even species that are present in great abundance are susceptible to extinction, with parallels drawn to the Atlantic Cod.
| Total Time (h:m:s) |
0:44:58 |
7:29 pace |
| Moving Time (h:m:s) |
0:44:58 |
7:29 pace |
| Distance (mi ) |
6.00 |
| Moving Speed (mph) |
8.0 avg. |
14.1 max. |
| Elevation Gain (ft) |
+103 / -103 |
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| Temperature (°F) |
54.5°F avg. |
59°F high |
| Wind Speed ( mph) |
SE 2.3 avg. |
SE 4.6 max. |
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