Streamlined Flight
Yesterday was a very breezy day over at the salt marsh. If it gets too windy many birds will curtail unnecessary flying because it requires more energy then on a calm day.
You can see in this flight photo of a tricolored heron how it tucked itself into a more aerodynamic shape to cut down on wind resistance.

Now, I know, there will be always something in here that will be a new surprise for me. So beautiful dear Phil. Thank you, love, nia
I so appreciate your very kind words Nia!
Not only are your images beautiful, but I’m learning so much about your birds (and can’t leave out the ‘gators… though they seem to do a lot of basking in the sun).
I’m glad you are enjoying the photos and learning about the birds Gunta!
I have some new stuff on our reptile friends which I’ll post in the coming days. You will see them {gasp} basking in the sun. 😀
The action will heat up in the Spring and Summer though and should feature plenty of gator fun and adventures.
An awesome flight photo!
Hey thanks a lot Hans!
Hello Phil,
perfect line, I’m impressed, a brilliant picture!
Wish you a nice time,
moni
So glad you liked that moni, thank you!
Beautiful and unbelievable photo!!!
Pedro.
I appreciate the kind words Pedro!
That is so cool!
Glad you like it! 🙂
Wieder ein grandioses Foto und das direkt im Flug. Super!!
Ich bin sehr glücklich Sie es mögen! 🙂
Wow Phil, fantastic BIF.
Thanks very much Jan, I’m happy you like it!
This one is really amazing. Good job!
I appreciate you looking and commenting Ally!
Wow…so amazing and beautiful! 🙂
Hey thanks a million Carol!
Another stunning flight shot Phil. Such grace again.. Ahh to be able to fly.. 🙂
Thanks very much Adrian! We were just saying the same thing yesterday about flying while watching the eagles. 🙂
Gives new meaning to moments that take your breath away….
I greatly appreciate your kind words!
And I greatly appreciate the moments that appear magically through your lens…
Nice job! The light was perfect. BIF photos are an art.
Thanks very much for checking this out and glad you liked it!
Absolutely beautiful!
Thanks a million Lucy!
There aren’t enough superlatives to describe your amazing shots, Phil, so I’ll just settle for AWESOME!
I appreciate your very kind comments tremendously Sylvia!
That is an amazing shot! Wow!!
Thank you Amy, so glad you like it!
Gorgeous
Hey thanks Lyle!
Beautiful and graceful! What a shot!
I appreciate it Molly, thanks!
Whoa! Great flight shot!
I’m so glad you like this flight shot Rick!
This is fantastic!
Thanks much Emily, appreciate it!
Wow, that is fantabulous!
Thanks so much for looking and commenting!
Perfect Line!
I’m very glad you enjoyed this photo, thanks!
Love the aerodynamics…
Those guys really know how to tuck it in and get streamlined!
Beautiful image!
Thanks a bunch Lisa!
El Vuelo Perfectamente Encuadrado… Muy Buena, Pocas Veces He Visto Tantas Aves… Un Saludo.
Agradezco sus amables palabras 🙂 Gracias
Holy Moly, Phil–a catch of the century. Well for me anyway. Stunning
I appreciate your kind words very much, thanks!
you are welcome!
She’s a stunner!
Quick flyer too! Thanks much D!
That’s a perfect shot. I’m really impressed.
I appreciate you looking and your very kind comments!
¡Que raro su vuelo, nunca había visto algo así!, ¡que maravilla!
Es un poco inusual. gracias 😀
Wow, this is amazing!
Thanks very much Sally!