Flapping Collection (#7)

Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis). Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Ground Hornbill - Landing on tree (Bucorvus leadbeateri). Moremi - Okavango Delta - Savuti - Botswana - Africa. Latin formerly Bucorvus cafer

Silhouette of a large bird on a rock, flapping its wings. Date: 20th century

Two cottages in a bleak landscape, Isle of Lewis
Two rustic cottages in a bleak landscape, with washing flapping on a clothes line, at Timsgarry, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Chocolate box design, red parrots
Chocolate box design, featuring red parrots on branches. Date: 20th century

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, a Mallard stretches its wings while sitting on a pond
Usa, Wyoming, Sublette County, a Mallard stretches its wings while sitting on a pond

Mobile Alabama Korean Memorial Vickerys Bridge international flags at museum
Mobile, Alabama, Korean Memorial Vickerys Bridge international flags at museum and memorial

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Latrabjarg, Vestfirdhir, Iceland

Europe, Iceland. Close-up of puffin flapping its wings
Iceland. Close-up of puffin flapping its wings. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Sandhill crane, Grus canadensis taking flight. (Large format sizes available)

Indian Saras Crane, chasing away the Bluebull, Keoladeo National Park, India
Indian Saras Crane, chasing away the Blue bull, Keoladeo National Park, India

Indian Saras Crane, jumping, Keoladeo National Park, India

Indian Saras Crane, walking around the nest, Keoladeo National Park, India

Indian Saras Crane, flapping wings, Keoladeo National Park, India

Beijing, China; Male Mandarin Duck flapping and drying wings on a rock
Beijing, China, Male Mandarin Duck flapping and drying wings on a rock

Beijing China, Male Mandarin Duck flapping wings

Asia, Bhutan. Prayer flags flap near Taktshang or Tigers Nest, the most famous monastery in Bhutan. Credit as: Dennis Kirkland / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Black Grouse cock Black Grouse male displaying in spring Sweden Date:

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Great Grey Owl-flying, Czech Republic Date:

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Anemone hepatica, Germany Date:

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Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus on the eastern Colorado Plaines in January Coloardo USA Great Horned Owl landing Date:

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Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus on the eastern Colorado Plaines in January Coloardo USA Great Horned Owl landing on ground Date:

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Brown Booby trying to take off into a strong wind blowing sand everywhere Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia. Date:

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Redtailed Black Cockatoo Landing at the top of a eucalypt Darwin Northern Territory Australia. Date:

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Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus, sunning wings, Maryland, helping the bird warm up and help control parasites Date:

Common Loon
A common loon stretches its wings during a foggy evening in Moss Landing, California

Common loon flapping its wings in the morning
photography, Jim Cumming Photography, 624146538

Sea Lion and Seal illustration 1888
Illustrated Natural History of the Three Kingdoms

Hummingbird hovering by pink flowerhead and sucking nectar out of flower, side view

Giant Hummingbird, Patagona Gigas, golden brown bird in flight with a long beak next to pink flowers

Cuban Bee Hummingbird, Mellissuga helenae, with a red head in flight

Eurasian Siskin, Carduelis spinus, preparing to land on tree branch by flapping down its wings, spreading tail and extending out feet, side view

Three Desert Locusts (schistocerca gregaria) in flight, front view

Nine Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) flying in v-formation, side view

Insect in flight, cross section diagram showing horizontal and vertical muscles

Arctic terns in flight

Birds of prey in flight and perched on branch of tree

Group of birds in flight, on land, and perching on branch

Birds of prey, woodpecker, crows, gulls, and in flight and foraging

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

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), male, preparing to land with fish in bill, and in flight

Illustration of Green Violetear (Colibri thalassinus), hummingbird hovering

Sequence of illustrations showing blue budgerigar inside birdcage, flying, and perching

Illustration of a Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) in flight, side view

Illustration of Bee hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) above nest

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Vouille Duck blue bronze Date:

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Vouille Duck blue bronze Date:

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Java Chicken Hen 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.