For me, seeing mallard ducks flying in front of fall foliage is the epitome of the presentation of fall.

Probably my last post for a while, although I might log in from time to time. For some time (maybe one or two months) I fly off to other places. This time with my camper towards Denmark.

There are probably also some birds there, and as long as the holidays do not start yet, there may also be some space and tranquility. I do wish everyone a nice summer (holiday).

The shot here was taken in Arkemheen, a wonderful bird area in the Netherlands, and I found it again since I am cleaning up my pictures.

** I guess we all take birds ability to fly for granted, I still think the fact that they can defy the gravity that holds us to the ground is pretty extraordinary . Most birds do look perfectly adapted to the activity of flight, Gannets come to mind . There are some birds however that really do not look like flight is part of their nature . These flamingoes fall into this category they look perfect in a lake but flying !!. Of course they fly perfectly well and to see a group of them over ones head is a remarkable sight.

The photograph is from 2018 at the pont de Gau reserve in the Camargue

THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT TO MY STREAM.

I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD NOT FAVE A PHOTO WITHOUT ALSO LEAVING A COMMENT .

Dove in flight

Curtner Elementary School Eagles, Milpitas CA

Thanks for your faves and comments. I am back in the groove at last after my laptop died and I bought a Mac :-)

View from the plane during my flight Frankfrut to Houston

Close up view of a Seagull in flight.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull (R.Bach)

A Roseate Spoonbill passes over-head between me and the setting sun.

This photo was quite accidental - I was facing away from the setting sun, taking photos of birds in flight headed to their roosting areas in the wetlands. I saw this big shadow, turned around and this spoonbill was passing behind me - also headed to the wetlands for the night - but the lone spoonbill - the ibis were in huge numbers, as were the cattle egrets - the wetlands borders the cattle ranches. Other birds in pretty good numbers were great egrets, snowy egrets, blue herons, there were a few Great Herons, some Green Herons and Night Herons. There were also a lot of Anhingas. I saw two hawks and various smaller birds.

A Short-eared Owl quartering a field.

Many thanks to all who take the time to view, comment or fave my images.

I had the pleasure of watching three green herons working the lake over the weekend - two adults and a juvenile. Saw them catch a few fish, and occasionally fly from one location to another. This was one of the flights.

I always like getting these guys in flight, with those epaulets showing.

Hollow Ponds, Leytonstone, London

crow I believe

This mallard hen took off across the lake, then headed my way. Had to get a shot of her oncoming - a little different from the typical mallard flight shot.

I was over at Koll the other day, and saw something I've not seen there before: a large flight of swans approaching! They came from the west, passing nearly directly over me, continuing on to the east.

Another photo of a dragonfly in flight but with a dark background this time

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This great blue heron took off from the other side of the lake, then flew right next to us.

Going through older pictures (didn't go out today; too hot!) and found this one, taken at Dawson Creek. Female bufflehead in flight.

This green heron took a short flight at the lake

A thank you to Pexels for the background. This is two photos layered together. My photo is of the birds on the wires.

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Captive ~ Was too close cropped some off the bottom thou but still liked it.

♂ Aeshna mixta was flying this morning over the Peñarroya chimney pond in the Cartagena seaport. (5% Crop and backlight!)

Texture by Lenabem-Anna J.

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This is another flight shot from Whitaker Ponds.

This shoveler hen was making a quick transfer across the lake. I wasn't prepared for a flight shot, resulting in the wing motion. So, I'll call it artistic :)

In case you can't tell what these are, they are dart flights - very well used. I had no idea they were so shredded on the edges, until I got up close with the extension tubes. Yes, we play darts :)

Taken with Jena Pancolar 50mm f1.8 with extension tubes, on a glass board, with sparkly paper and fairy lights in the background.

This pretty Roseate Spoonbill in flight.

A great egret heads north just before sunset at the San Louis National Wildlife Refuge.

Frühling, die Graugänse sind in der Balz.

Spring, the gray geese are in courtship.

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This cormorant was working one part of the lake, then evidently was dissatisfied, so moved to the west end. Fortunately for me, I was well situated for the flight.