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  • The incredible aerodynamics of the flying albatross was intriquing.  This individual flew by a dozen times before it attempted to land.  The seven plus foot wing-spread and ability to fly almost effortlessly was amazing.
    Flying Waved Albatross-Punta Suarez-...jpg
  • A single flying snow goose shows the black primaries and white secondaries of the wings and the aerodynamic nature of their body in flight.
    A single flying Snow Goose-Hayton Re...jpg
  • Five snow geese fly together across Hayton Reserve in Skagit County.
    Five Snow Geese flying-Hayton Reserv...jpg
  • A juvenile bald eagle flies along the beach on Whidbey Island in Washington.
    Immature Bald Eagle Flying-North Whi...jpg
  • A large flock of snow geese take off in unison and fly a loop around Hayton Reserve in Skagit County.
    Massive flock of Snow Geese flying-H...jpg
  • A small flock of snow geese fly in front of Mt. Baker as they take off from a feeding group in the Hayton Reserve in Skagit County.
    Small flying group of Snow Geese-Hay...jpg
  • A pair of Tundra Swans fly from a feeding area.
    Flying Tundra Swan Pair-Skagit Flats...jpg
  • Three tundra swans pass right over head on their flight from a night roost on Skagit Bay to inland feeding fields in Skagit County.
    Tundra Swan Trio-Skagit Flats-Mt. Ve...jpg
  • Two young tundra swans accompany a parent as the group heads inland from Hayton Reserve on Skagit Bay.
    Tundra Swan family-Skagit Flats-Mt. ...jpg
  • Several family groups of tundra swans took off from Skagit Bay and flew over Hayton Reserve heading inland to feed.
    A flight line of tundra swans-Skagit...jpg
  • The Swallow-tailed Gull took off from a rock and we were instantly amazed by the distinctive wing pattern and large eye with its red ring.
    The unique pattern of a flying Swall...jpg
  • The Blue-footed Booby flew low along the water until it spotted fish and then dove diagonally into the water.  Several individuals continuely circled and dove while the fish remained close to the shore and surface.  After 20 minutes they drifted to other feeding areas.
    Blue-footed Booby flying low over th...jpg
  • Clark's Nutcracker takes off from a subalpine fir to cross an alpine meadow along Sourdough Trail.
    Clark's Nutcracker flying-Sourdough ...jpg
  • The Bald Eagle suddenly turned hard to its left and crossed in front of us.  We could see the power of its flight and its expression appeared almost serious.  Mud seemed to be on its bill and its eyes looked straight forward.  Its body arched as it sharply banked in the turn.
    Flying Bald Eagle-Skagit Flats-Mt Ve...jpg
  • A tree swallow sits crosswise on a dead branch. The blue-green feathers of its head glisten in the sun and its white breast feathers so their shoft texture. These insectivorous birds use keen eye-sight to catch flying insects. often foraging over wetlands.
    Tree Swallow-Wylie Slough-Connor-532...jpg
  • Snow Geese often fly in a dense cloud when they first take off from a feeding location. Only after they become airborne to they form into a more organized flying flock.
    Dense flock of Snow Geese-Hayton Res...jpg
  • The cardinal was tense and alert as it paused on the exposed branch before flying off into the bushes.  The heavy snowing created a white background behind the bird.
    Female Cardinal-Deneane Home-Hilland...jpg
  • The Snort-eared Owl fly on the stump and looked intently across the marsh.  It must of seen something because it quickly flew over the grass, hovering briefly, before flying on.
    Short-eared Owl hunts from a perch.jpg
  • A pair of snow geese glide into land with a large feeding congregation of geese. The second bird is honking constantly while flying. They often call to keep members of their family informed as to where they are.
    A pair of Snow Geese-Hayton Reserve-...jpg
  • A Song Sparrow looks down just after giving its sweet spring song. He moved to a new branch and continued to sing for several minutes before flying into the bushes.
    Song Sparrow-Magnuson Park-Seattle-0...jpg
  • The white-throated sparrow flew up from feeding along the ground when it saw me coming.  It sat for a few minutes before flying off to other parts.
    White-throated Sparrow -Deneane Hom...jpg
  • Caspian tern does acrobatic manuvers with a fish in its mouth. It repeatedly fliy over a flock of terns on the beach, occassionally stoping for a few minutes before flying around again. This bending-display is an integral part of courtship.
    Caspian Tern does acrobatics -Iverso...jpg
  • Tundra Swan pairs fly together between feeding and roosting areas.
    Pair of Tundra Swans fly by-Skagit F...jpg
  • A small flock of snow geese fly directly over head, showing the use of their wings to gain thrust and lift.
    Small flock of snow geese fly direct...jpg
  • The blue jay was not happy that I was around.  It glared at me over its shoulder in hopes that I would go back into the house so it could fly to the feeder.  It had been snowing for more than a day and the birds were hungry for easy pickings.
    Blue Jay-Deneane Home-Hillandale-079...jpg
  • An adult glaucous-winged gull flies by the pier.
    Glaucous-winged Gull-Golden Gardens ...jpg
  • A glaucous-winged gull flies by showing its wing.
    Side view of glaucous-winged gull-St...jpg
  • A herring gull flies along the beach near Port Townsend.
    Herring Gull-Straits of Juan de Fuca...jpg
  • A Clark's Nutcracker sprepares to fly along Sourdough Trail.
    Clark's Nutcracker peers down from a...jpg
  • The Red-footed Booby glowed in the afternoon light as it flew by.
    A white phase of the Red-footed Boob...jpg
  • The Evening Grosbeaks flew up into the mountain hemlock.  They had been feeding on something on the ground.  I stood still and they went back to feeding.  Different individuals would fly up for a few seconds look around and then go back to feeding.
    Evening Grosbeaks-Naches Peak Loop-W...jpg
  • A pair of Bald Eagles fly along the beach on Whidbey Island calling to each other.
    Bald Eagle Pair-North Whidbey Island...jpg
  • The dove was alert and wanted to fly to the feeder but wasn't sure if I was a problem.  The snow settled onto its head and back as we both stared at each other.
    Morning Dove with snow on its back-D...jpg
  • A Caspian tern flied directly over head show its blood red bill and black outer primaries.
    Caspian Tern-Straits of Juan de Fuca...jpg
  • A Caspian tern with a fish flies low over a roosting flock giving courtship calls to entice a female to follow.
    Caspian Tern Flock-Iverson Point-Cam...jpg
  • The Hairy Woodpecker took off to fly over me, screaming loudly that I was near her nest.
    Female Hairy Woodpecker-Diamond Peak...jpg
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