an ornithological site has this on albatrosses:
"When birds come in to land at the nesting site if there is sufficient wind birds will often make a fairly smooth landing with a running finish, in lighter winds the species has more difficulty landing and birds are frequently seen tripping over, falling head over heels or collapsing onto their chests and heads. Some birds make crash landings in vegetation, perhaps to soften the blow. "
My problem is that I don't aim for the vegetation. I will try to remedy that.
