Birds in Flight--Part 1




Birds in flight are always beautiful and sometimes scary.  From the lowly Black Tern to the awesome Bald Eagle, to the intimidating Osprey, there's nothing more spectacular than to see a bird in flight. Here are my favorites.

These graceful Ibises look like they're attached and choreographed but it's just business as usual when they fly.

 The snowy owl on right has feathers that give the owl a silent, stealthy approach to its prey, which hears nothing until it's too late.

No comment necessary.

The hawk on the right took off immediately when I invaded its personal space.

Kaukana, Wisconsin, Bald Eagle

                                                                                        

 

Herons are stately when quietly wading in water but are also agile and graceful in flight.

 
 
 



These Canada Geese made a fast escape from our condo pond when I approached.

 

The Black Tern photos were taken a few weeks ago at Horicon Marsh.  They are quick and accurate as they dive for their food, but when they hover like this there's a good chance to get a decent photo. 

 

This Osprey photo was taken on May 28th in Green Lake, where a pair of Ospreys returned to a nest they built last year on top of a light fixture at the local baseball field.

As you can see, the Osprey can be very scary looking (but perfectly beautiful!)

BTW, there's a Green Lake Association Osprey Cam available on the net. Just Google for it and watch as they sit on their eggs.