Hey have you ever heard of the Frigatebird? These birds do not swim and cannot walk well or take off from a flat surface. They have the largest wingspan to body weight ratio of any bird, they are essentially aerial, which means they are able to stay aloft for more than a week, landing only to roost or breed on trees or cliffs.

When I was sailing, yup me sailing, in the British Virgin Islands, I first spotted the Frigatebird. They have forked tails and could always be seen gliding really high above all the other birds.

I have never sailed before and would never have known how much teamwork goes into just getting the boat to move. Sails up, sails down, pulling ropes, cleaning decks, jeez I needed a vacation after that vacation.

Anyway back to the Frigatebird. They basically live their lives in the air looking for food and catching the warm currents so they could just glide along. I know you're saying to yourself, “but Robert what does this have to do with teamwork,” well let me tell you my Band member.

Since the frigatebird can't really land and take off like normal birds when one gets trapped in the water other frigatebirds come to help him out. They lift him up from his wings so that he can catch some air and fly. They know that their teammate is in trouble and they risk their lives to help him or her.

Wouldn't it be nice to know that someone has your back like the Frigatebird? Wouldn't it be great to live in a world where if you're in trouble you know that someone is there to help? I think we can learn so much from animals and the way they treat their families and friends. Look up on your computer or go to the library and check out the Frigatebird. You' ll see what a beautiful bird they truly are.