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.
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  1. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 5:07 AM

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

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  2. theconstantwalkerNovember 9, 2011 at 5:15 AM

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

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  3. Tim JamesNovember 9, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Compelling images. Really nicely done.

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  4. NeilNovember 9, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Beautiful close up great detail in the first shot.

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  5. TexWisGirlNovember 9, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    such amazing beaks.

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  6. holdingmomentsNovember 9, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    That first shot is a cracker Mick.

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  7. NatureFootstepNovember 9, 2011 at 7:47 AM

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

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  8. Brian KingNovember 9, 2011 at 8:10 AM

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

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  9. ReenaNovember 9, 2011 at 9:00 AM

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

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  10. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM

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

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  11. SpringmanNovember 9, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    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!

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  12. DebbieNovember 9, 2011 at 2:22 PM

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

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  13. Carole M.November 9, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    fabulous shot of the two in sequence

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  14. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentNovember 9, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Love their amazingly long beak!

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  15. LarryNovember 9, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Wow! Awesome catch Mick!

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  16. Stewart MNovember 9, 2011 at 7:27 PM

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

    SM - Melbourne

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  17. Midmarsh JohnNovember 9, 2011 at 8:05 PM

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

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  18. Hilke BrederNovember 9, 2011 at 8:56 PM

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

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  19. CameraCruiseNovember 9, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Wow, fantastic shots!

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  20. ArijaNovember 9, 2011 at 9:59 PM

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

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  21. Pat UlrichNovember 10, 2011 at 3:01 AM

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

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  22. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Wonderful flight shot!

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  23. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 11, 2011 at 12:57 PM

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

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  24. Roberto Machado AlvesNovember 12, 2011 at 10:16 PM

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

    Greetings from Roberto, Rio de Janeiro

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  25. RohrerbotNovember 13, 2011 at 3:44 AM

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

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  26. LizNovember 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    These are brilliant Mick!!
    What awesome beaks!

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