Flapping Collection (#5)

Flapping Chilean Wigeon

White Stork standing in water and one flapping its wings, Ciconia ciconia

Horned Puffin (Fratercula Corniculata) Standing On Lichen-Covered Boulder Flapping Wings, Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary, Round Island, Bristol Bay, Southwestern Alaska

A Large Flock Of Snow Geese Take Off From A Field In The Mat-Su Valley, Southcentral Alaska, Spring

Two Adult Trumpeter Swans Fly Over Potter Marsh Near Anchorage, Southcentral Alaska, Autumn

Ireland, Co. Donegal, Mulroy bay, Swans on frozen water
Ireland, Co.Donegal, Mulroy bay, Swans on frozen water

Pygmy Cormorant (Microcarbo pygmeus) perched on a branch and flapping its wings, Danube Delta, Romania

Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) male flapping its wings, polder Arkemheen, The Netherlands

Crested Duck (Lophonetta specularioides) flapping on a small pond, Falkland Islands

Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) male flapping wings, Victoria, Australia

Puffin stretching wings among flowers
A puffin stretches its wings among summer flowers on the island of Skomer in Wales

Pteranodon gliding, side view

Grus grus, Common Cranes in flight, one in the foreground and a flock flying in a V-shaped formation in the background

Black Swan (Cygnus atratus), stages of bird in flight preparing to land, and White Swan on water

Gorgeous green hummingbird
Closeup of Anna Hummingbird hovering midair

Hummingbird among lavender
Allens Hummingbird flying over lavender field

Hummingbird at Red Wildflowers
Textured for painterly effect, a hummingbird as he flies to vibrant red wildflowers

Rainbow Hummingbird
A Calliope Hummingbird in flight with all his feathery details showing. about to visit these purple flowers at San Joaquin Wildlife Preserve

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Great Northern Diver adult flapping its wings Date:

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Great / White-breasted Cormorant drying wings Lake Naivasha, Kenya

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Heermann's Gull adult stretching wings January. California, USA. Date:

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Common Loon / Great Northern Diver - With wings spread out (Gavia immer) Date:

White Pelicans
Two white Pelican flapping his wings and stretching

Spotted Redshank RV 820 Tringa erythropus © Richard Vaughan / ardea. com
RV-820 Spotted REDSHANK - flapping wings Tringa erythropus Distribution: Europe including United Kingdom, Asia and Africa. Passage migrant to UK

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, fanning wings on water, U. S. A. autumn
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, fanning wings on water, U.S.A. autumn

Elephant - showing cooling veins behind ears
PS-8774 African ELEPHANT rear view showing cooling veins behind ears Loxodonta africana Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Warship trailing a Fog Buoy, 1912
Photograph of a British warship trailing a fog buoy. When a group of warships travelling line ahead entered fog they would stream fog buoys

Mute Swan - on water - flapping wings. Alsace - France
WAT-12713 Mute Swan - on water - flapping wings Alsace - France Cygnus olor M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pied Shag sitting on a rock with spread wings to dry them in the sun Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand
SAS-699 Pied Shag - sitting on a rock with spread wings to dry them in the sun Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand Phalacrocax varius Maori name is Karuhiruhi Steffen & Alexandra Sailer

Great Cormorant With wings open to dry off after fishing. Delta de Llobegrat, Barcelona, Spain
ROY-322 Great Cormorant - With wings open to dry off after fishing. Delta de Llobegrat, Barcelona, Spain Phalacrocorax carbo Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian Saras Crane flapping wings, Kepladeo National Park, India
JR-720 Indian Sarus Crane flapping wings Kepladeo National Park, India. Grus antigone Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Flag, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

A Domestic Pigeon (Columba livia) in flight, side view

Buddhist prayer flags, Swayambhunath Stupa, the Monkey Temple

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Mute Swan - adult swan attacking a young swan - Germany Date:

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Ferruginous Duck - drake - Germany Date:

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Shoveler - Female - Flapping - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Date:

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Date:

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Date:

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Date:

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Date:

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy outdoors Date:

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Pacific Black Duck - wing flapping - at Papunya Aboriginal Community water treatment plant - Northern Territory - Australia Pacific Black Duck - wing flapping - at Papunya Aboriginal Community water

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Grey Teal - wing flapping - at Papunya Aboriginal Community water treatment plant - Northern Territory - Australia Grey Teal - wing flapping - at Papunya Aboriginal Community water treatment plant

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Blue-footed Booby -An adult on North Seymour Island - Galapagos Islands Blue-footed Booby -An adult on North Seymour Island - Galapagos Islands Date:

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White-faced Heron - wing stretching - perched on a driftwood log - along the Motueka Sandspit - South Island - New Zealand Date:

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Swamp Harrier - Lifting off out of long grass where it had been eating a rabbit - Teal Valley - near Nelson - South Island - New Zealand. Date:

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"Flapping: A Symphony of Movement and Color in the Natural World" In the enchanting realm of nature, flapping wings create a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates our senses. Picture a delicate Hummingbird gracefully hovering amidst an Autumn Bougainvillea, its wings fluttering at an astonishing speed. Witness Wood Pigeons engaging in a passionate courtship dance, their wings beating with fervor as they seek to attract a mate. Amidst vibrant blooms, behold the 7-Spot Ladybird perched on a flower, proudly displaying its open wings like a miniature work of art. Across continents, flags unfurl in the wind - from the iconic Union Jack representing the United Kingdom to those adorning La Defense in Paris - symbols of unity and diversity within Europe. On Australian soil, the national flag waves proudly alongside unique wonders. Imagine witnessing Frost Ornithopters gliding through icy air or marvel at the sight of a male Wood Duck flapping its wings while autumn hues reflect upon tranquil waters. In soaring heights above us, witness Falco peregrinus – Peregrine Falcon – majestically navigating through open skies with powerful wingbeats. Closer to home lies Victoria's Riflebird; this adult male puts on an extravagant show for potential mates by wildly spreading its wings over its head and dancing amidst Wooroonooran National Park's lush foliage. Across oceans lies Washington State where Green-winged Teals take flight over Union Bay in Seattle; their vibrant plumage accentuated by rhythmic wing movements against serene waters. Meanwhile, Black-breasted Buzzards engage in heated debates with Whistling Kites across Australia's vast landscapes – rare endemics clashing with common inhabitants. From hummingbirds to falcons and ladybirds to ducks - flapping is not merely about movement but also serves as nature's language of attraction and survival.