How long have humans wanted to fly? Since the dawn of humanity? Probably.
Birds do it so effortlessly. But humans? We've been trying forever to perfect it, but we just don't seem to have the knack. It hasn't stopped us from trying -- often with hilarious results.
These two silly examples are a couple of entries from one of Red Bull's fun-filled "Flugtag" contests. They're meant to underscore the beverage's slogan, "Red Bull gives you wings."
Seeing these made me think that a Dawn Chorus photo diary focusing on wings might be something a Little bit different. Please join me on the journey below.
Before I go further and get to some real world birds, let me note that the aforementioned Red Bull has done a lot to further athletic exploration, including human flight. In a video released just last Tuesday, Red Bull's Valery Rozov set the world record for a base jump from Mount Everest -- this dude was flying! -- in a specially designed wing suit. Watch it and read all the details here. (It was two years in planning.)
http://www.ibtimes.com/...
So, without further ado, let's take a look at some winged marvels who soar far and wide, each and every day, with no planning involved. Wing suit? They don't need no stinkin' wing suits!
And please, use this diary to add your own photos of wings -- on display or in-flight. Some of the dullest-looking birds when perched or walking around can reveal a completely different and complex-patterned look when their wings are spread. So do share!
(P.S. I'm off for while to go birding with fellow Kossack tgypsy, but hope you will continue to post comments and photos. I look forward to catching up when I return in a few hours!)
Swainson's Hawk
American White Pelicans
Killdeer
Least Sandpiper
House Finch
Mallard
Acorn Woodpecker
Canada Goose
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Shoveler
Willet
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-creasted Cormorant