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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Many of the advancements in aviation have taken more than a fair bit of inspiration from Nature. The shape of a B2 bomber is not just made to fool radar, it's also very low on drag and looks an awful lot like our aerodynamic Caspian friend, or a diving Peregrin Falcon in profile. The wing of a modern airliner is also partly modelled after our avian friends. If you pay close attention to our friend above, you'll notice his wingtips are curved upwards, which increases lift and the overall efficiency of the wing.
View #1. I was in my car when I spotted it and I thought I should get a shot before I got out because I knew it would take off.
View #2. So I got out of my car and it took off. It landed 500 feet across the lake which is beyond my skill set. But I liked it anyway and it IS my page.
A diverse gathering of water birds, including cormorants, a great blue heron, and a bald eagle, perches along a fallen tree at dawn. The mist rising from the water adds an ethereal feel to the scene, emphasizing the delicate balance of predator and prey. Taken at Jordan Lake Dam in Moncure, North Carolina, this moment showcases the rich biodiversity of this wetland habitat.
With the head obscured by the wing I cannot tell if this bird is common tern or a Forster's tern. Either way, I think it missed its catch.
Terrell's Island Preserve, Lake Butte des Morts, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
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Hanging out along the shoreline.
Love those knees.
Being very regal here.
Surveying his kingdom.
He was invisible to the naked eye from where I stood. Good hiding place.
