"Recap... Zoi, an albatross chick bird, and other albatross chicks are left alone on Layson Island by their parents and now face the most challenging phase of their lives if they have to survive—their maiden flight into the ocean. But it comes with a price, since they tend to rest in the seawater immediately after takeoff before flying again, unaware of the danger lurking below—the tiger sharks! Zoi (Part 7) Zoi has not eaten since he was abandoned by his parents two weeks ago, and to find food, he must leave the islands as soon as possible. He often tries to flutter his wings to take off but cannot create the thrust needed. These large seabirds need a lot of lift, which could come in the form of wind at any moment. Now it's the month of July, and during this time, the high ocean temperatures generate tropical storms at sea, bringing wind to Laysan, and that's a ticket out of Layson Island for all young stranded Albatross, including Zoi. All the young Albatross slowly feel the breeze, which pulls them close to the waves to gear up for the maiden takeoff. The breeze builds until there is enough momentum to lift these young ones. Some young chicks try to lift themselves up but land on the beach again. But one young black-footed Albatross finally lifts off into the sea. Zoi looks on. The best part is that the black-footed Albatross successfully used the wind for its takeoff. The worst part is that any chick's first flight is never long, and it lands on the water—the water with danger lurking beneath, the tiger sharks! Unaware of the peril, the young Albatross rests on the water and waits for the next gust of wind to propel its takeoff. To be continued... ©Krishnan "