Flapping Collection (#9)

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), drake flapping its wings, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Red-breasted Merganser -Mergus serrator-

Great Egret -Casmerodius albus-, flushing out small fish, Rottenschwil, Switzerland, Europe

Flags of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, flutter jump, Texel, The Netherlands

Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, courting cock, Lower Austria, Austria

Mallard -Anas platyrhynchos-, male, taking off from a lake, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Common Pochard -Aythya ferina-, drake taking off, Sarszentmiklos, Fejer megye, Hungary

Greylag Goose -Anser anser- flapping its wings, Holle, Illmitz, Burgenland, Austria

German flag, Germany, Europe

Northern Shoveller -Anas clypeata-, drake beating its wings, Lake Neusiedl, Austria

Young Mute Swan -Cygnus olor- standing in water, flapping its wings, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Common Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, flutter jump, Texel, West Frisian Islands, North Holland, Holland, The Netherlands

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- standing in water, bathing, with wings spread, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- standing in water, bathing, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Decorations on poles, (B&W), (high section)

Parrot sitting on stick, (B&W)

Cygnus cygnus, Whooper swans, on a frozen lake in Hokkaido

A puffin taking off from the cliff

Flapping Machine
The Bartlett flapping machine on display at Olympia. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Silhouetted flock of birds flying against a cloudy sky
Thessaloniki, Greece

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African Elephant Date:

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Black Headed Gull in flight Date:

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Common Starling displaying. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Common Starling displaying. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Puffin in flight, landing. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Wood / Carolina Duck adult male stretching wings winter. southern California, USA. Date:

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Louisiana Waterthrush about to take flight Spring. Northwest Connecticut, USA. Date:

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Pacific Reef Heron / Eastern Reef Egret. Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Little Pied Cormorant scrambling onto a mussel farm buoy. Pelorous Sound, South Island, New Zealand. Date:

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Mute Swan flapping wings on lake - Puckler Park, Muskau, Germany. Date:

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Mute Swan flapping wings on lake - Puckler Park, Muskau, Germany. Date:

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Common Pheasant cock displaying in mating season - Burgenland, Austria. Date:

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Coot in flight taking off with nesting material - Germany. Date:

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Whooper Swan in flight landing in snow - Tsurui-Ito Tancho Sanctuary, Hokkaido Island, Japan. Date:

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Whooper Swan in flight landing in snow - Tsurui-Ito Tancho Sanctuary, Hokkaido Island, Japan. Date:

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Common Gull Kajaani, Kuhmo area, Finland Date:

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Common Gull Kajaani, Kuhmo area, Finland Date:

Laguna Madre (bay), Texas, USA, spring, Black Skimmer (Rhynchops niger) adults stretching
Black Skimmer (Rhynchops niger) with royal terns, Laguna Madre, Texas, USA

Lawton, Oklahoma, USA, Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) adult pair, autumn

Egret, wings open, Marin Headlands, CA

the Argentine flag

Canada, Saskatchewan, Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) fly past clouds lit by setting sun over Regina

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Long-tailed Duck - flapping wings Lake Myvatyn, Iceland (Clangula hyemalis) Date:

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Barrow's Goldeneye - male flapping wings Iceland (Bucephala islandica) Date:

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) chick, exercising wings and practising flight at nest in tree, Yukon River, Yukon, Canada, July

Grey-necked Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus cajaneus) adult, flapping wings, climbing down branch during rainfall, Chagres River, Panama, November

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Eurasian Griffon Vultures - fighting over carcass (Gyps fulvus) 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.