Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Synchronized Flying?

This post is for World Bird Wednesday.

These two were part of a large flock of Eastern Curlews that flew up from the other side of the roost and whirled overhead for a while before settling down again well away from my camera's reach.

26 comments:

Gary said...

Great close ups!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Andrew said...

A wonderful bird to see.. fantastic flight shots Mick.

Tim James said...

Compelling images. Really nicely done.

Neil said...

Beautiful close up great detail in the first shot.

TexWisGirl said...

such amazing beaks.

holdingmoments said...

That first shot is a cracker Mick.

NatureFootstep said...

A perfect shot! So great. And it is one of my favorites too. :)

heyBJK said...

I love the Curlew's in flight! Great job, Mick!

missing moments said...

Great to see a close up of them flying. Great job!

Barb said...

Amazing birds! look at those beaks - thanks for the up-close view!

Springman said...

Startling bird, and a wonder to see. The flock shot is a fascinating counterpoint to the close up. Great stuff Mick.
Cheers to you Sir!

Debbie said...

wow....great pictures. i always struggle with flight shots!!

Carole Meisenhelter said...

fabulous shot of the two in sequence

Pieces of Sunshine said...

Love their amazingly long beak!

Larry said...

Wow! Awesome catch Mick!

Stewart M said...

Hi there - what splendid birds. We get a good number down here at times. I think I need an estuary trip soon!

SM - Melbourne

Midmarsh John said...

A cracking first photo there Mick. I bet you were really chuffed with that.

Hilke Breder said...

Spectacular shot of two single-minded birds. Lovely image, Mick.

CameraCruise said...

Wow, fantastic shots!

Arija said...

That first shot is absolutely fantastic. I love those birds.

Pat Ulrich said...

A really beautiful bird -- and great to see them in flight! Awesome shots!

bailey-road.com said...

Wonderful flight shot!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Oh my gosh that first photo is a miracle Mick. Thank you so much for sharing.

Roberto Machado Alves said...

Two great shots. The first one is superb. I loved them.

Greetings from Roberto, Rio de Janeiro

Rohrerbot said...

I've been busy this week so I'm catching up on posts. Love the birds shots!!!! GREAT FLIGHT shots!!!

Liz said...

These are brilliant Mick!!
What awesome beaks!