Macaw in Flight

Testing its wings

Osprey fledgling testing its wings
This fledgling osprey is testing its wings. They are getting closer to flying. I took this 7-14-2022.

Landing

Osprey landing
This osprey is landing into the wind. By spreading its wings, it creates drag to slow down. Too much drag would make it suddenly drop. So, it opens its wing feathers to allow enough air to pass through to land correctly.

The AErODYNAMICS of an Osprey

bird flying
Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) are a very aerodynamic bird that can fly at speeds of 80 mph/ 128 kmh and glide with minimal flapping of wings. As this one approaches its nest, it must slow down.This is the 1st in a 4 part series. I took this photo at Lake Sonoma, Sonoma County, CA.

Running out of Room

red shouldered baby hawk spreading its wings.
This red-shouldered hawk eyat is spreading its wings. It is still too young to fly. An adult’s wingspan is 40″/101 cm. The nest size is 16″ to 24″/40 cm to 60 cm across. I took this photo in Spring Lake Regional Park, Santa Rosa, California.

Rufous Hummingbird

I took this hummingbird picture feeding in my backyard.

Snowy Egret Hatchlings

Snowy egret and hatchlings
This snowy egret hatchling is already testing its wings. It may only be a week or two old. the other hatchling is sticking its head out to the left of the adult bird. The photo was taken at the W. 9th St. rookery, Santa Rosa, CA

Protection

Great egret extending her wing over her hatchlings.
This is a similar photo published earlier. This one has the mother’s head turned to give her a greater connection to her hatchlings. This photo was taken at the W. 9th Street rookery, Santa Rosa, California.

Testing Those Legs

Nestling testing its legs
Mama’s not looking as her hatchling is peering over the edge of the nest. It appears these babies are about two weeks old. Photo was taken at the W. 9th Street rookery in Santa Rosa, California.

Nesting Time

flying bird with stick
This snowy egret picked up this rather large stick and is flying it to its nest.

House Finch

House finch bird
I’ve set up my camera to capture birds as they come to eat. I’m using a cover over my lens to block out any reflection from the window. The lens is about 5 inches from the bird. This creates some depth of field problems.

Witchcraft – WWII B-24 Liberator

Taking off from Santa Rosa Airport. For more information on this aircraft https://www.airplanesofthepast.com/b24-liberator-witchcraft.htm Santa Rosa, California, U.S.A. June 4, 2018.

Taking off from Santa Rosa Airport. For more information on this aircraft https://www.airplanesofthepast.com/b24-liberator-witchcraft.htm Santa Rosa, California, U.S.A. June 4, 2018.

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Preening

Cormorant Sitting on a Pier Watch Hill, Fire Island National Seashore New York State, U.S.A. September 17, 2015

Cormorant Sitting on a Piling – Watch Hill, Fire Island National Seashore New York State, U.S.A. September 17, 2015

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Rescued Osprey

Rescued Osprey at the Bird Rescue Center, https://www.birdrescuecenter.org/ Santa Rosa, CA, U.S.A. December 2, 2017

Rescued Osprey at the Bird Rescue Center, https://www.birdrescuecenter.org/ Santa Rosa, CA, U.S.A. December 2, 2017

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Kiki

Rescued Peregrine Falcon at the Bird Rescue Center, https://www.birdrescuecenter.org/ Santa Rosa, CA, U.S.A. December 2, 2017

Rescued Peregrine Falcon at the Bird Rescue Center, https://www.birdrescuecenter.org/ Santa Rosa, CA, U.S.A. December 2, 2017

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F-18 Intake

U.S. Navy – Hornet – F-18 – Wings Over Wine Country – Santa Rosa, CA, U.S.A. September 26, 2016

U.S. Navy – Hornet – F-18 – Wings Over Wine Country – Santa Rosa, CA, U.S.A. September 26, 2016

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Wings

Boeing 747 Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, Palmdale, California, U.S.A. March 4, 2016

Boeing 747 – Shuttle Vehicle Transport – On Loan From NASA – Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, Palmdale, California, U.S.A. – March 4, 2016

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