Thanks, Jim. I love big birds; their flight systems are easier to see and to
appreciate.
Who would have thought, for instance, that it would take aero engineers so long
to emulate the tipped up wingtips so as to reduce drag?
There's a TV programme called Earthflight on in the UK at present; there are
some fantastic shots of big birds in flight, but this evening watching a fish
eagle lurking over grizzlies fishing, the stance of the bird was just like a
fighter pilot's.
Now the turkey vultures are not quite as attractive as the eagles, but their
abilities are just impressive.
Chris
On 10 Jan 2012, at 19:56, Jim Nichols wrote:
> It was that kind of a day. Even the Turkey Vultures had to take a break.
> Dampness, some fog, lousy light. But, I couldn't pass up the chance for a
> photo.
>
> Three of the five vultures in a dead oak tree:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Turkey+Vultures+09.jpg.html
>
> The leader took the high ground:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Turkey+Vulture+13.jpg.html
>
> He decided it was time to leave:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Time+to+Leave+18.jpg.html
>
> Departure:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Departure+22.jpg.html
>
> Olympus E-510 with Leica Telyt-R 250/4
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