The name, Bird Island, that is used today is derived from the name used for the island after the 1950's, Vogelvolks Insel. After Professor Vogelhund's controversey some called it Vogelhund Insel. These names became shortened to Vogel Insel or Bird Island in english. How appropriate that the island I picked for a glider field is actually the subject of an ancient aeronautical controversy. Needless to say I am looking forward to reading more about the history of this most interesting island..