Richmond Park

Taken along the Letcombe Brook, Oxfordshire on a dull day

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.

“Once you have tasted flight,

you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward,

for there you have been,

and there you will always long to return.”

HSS

** 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 .

I stopped by Whitaker Ponds Nature Park in Portland a few weeks ago, and am glad I did. It's a small pond, with a dock reaching into the lake, and lots of water fowl that aren't much afraid of people. Got several great bird in flight shots from up close!

Curtner Elementary School Eagles, Milpitas CA

puffin. skomer island

This is a green-winged teal drake flying at Greenway Park, across the lake from Koll wetlands. Late afternoon, taking advantage of golden hour light.

These majestic birds are frequently found at the Colca Canyon and ride on the uplifts there

These male and female Northern Shovelers were shot (by camera) at the beginning of spring, so it might be that they are having their honeymoon flight here.

I just had my new camera, and I was amazed (and still am) about the quality of the images (and the fast AF).

This American wigeon was about to cross the path at Commonwealth Lake, when a pedestrian approached. So it took flight to hurry across.

Thanks for the visits, faves and comments its greatly appreciated.

Everglades national park

In the Portland area, when gulls show up, it indicates that there's stormy weather at the coast, so they come in to shelter. We've been seeing gulls the last several days, and I've heard that there are gale-force winds at the coast. Does make for opportunities to catch these guys in flight!

Kauw

Corvus monedula

Choucas des tours

Dohle

La grajilla occidental

Kaie

Dvergkráka

Gralha-de-nuca-cinzenta

Naakka

寒鸦

This Great Blue Heron flew by where I was shooting ducks, and made a fine subject.

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

a pied Kingfisher (ceryle rudis) in flight along the Zambesi riverbanks

photo made from a small boat.

caprivi strip,Namibia

tips and tricks...i use M mode camera and here i made a little mistake.F5.6 isnt correct,best choice should be in this case F6.3-F7.1...probably i was looking for something else and i saw this guy.1/4000 is good...of course the wrong F5.6 gave me a better and cleaner background

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

Osprey in glide flight looking for a meal

It's worth looking at this enlarged to see the intensity of this bird of preys gaze.

Other photos of this same bird / same flight are in the comments below.

heron flying

This pair of gadwalls was part of a large group of birds that took wing as an eagle approached.

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Sunday, the Barn Swallows were active on the lake at Koll wetlands. Got this one preparing to land.

This is another flight shot from Whitaker Ponds.

Taking flight - Captured with a Nikon 810 and a 70/300 @ 300mm I picked up for $200.00 A Good size crop as well ... Near Banff in the mountains , I recommend a prime lens for birds , this was better than I expected to get , but I don't see eagles in range very often in the wild . Or want to spend $ 10,000.00 on a lens ... Im pretty sure these birds rule the sky , I saw one on the Coast of Oregon fly down the coast very high and for miles , never saw its wings move , Amazing !

East Yorkshire, England.

I tend to struggle with birds in flight, so was quite pleased to capture this one.

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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.

This pretty Roseate Spoonbill in flight.

OLYMPUS EM-1 Mark II

Manhattan. On a cold but bright winter morning

Murcia, Spain 2019.

Thank you for taking a look at my images.

Snowy Egret, Egretta thulla

Seabourne Creek, Rosenberg TX.