Wings, where would a bird be without them?
I'm sure that all of us #bird #watchers have contemplated what it would be like soaring high above the landscape, gliding on the wind currents, and being able to take in the view from all directions. Those of us who have the guts to strap on a pair of those nylon wings and then jump off of a cliff to get airborne know the joy of unrestricted freedom. @flemingfarm knows exactly what I'm talking about, he's got the GUTS.
All of the pictures featured in this blog were taken while on vacation in the Sunshine State, Florida. Here we have the Wood Stork flying low to the ground. With every powerful wave of its wings, the beauty of this bird becomes eye-popping.
While searching for food in a marshy area it uses its wings for balance,
kind of like a person uses a balancing pole when doing a high-wire act.
The Great Cormorant has wings that are different than most.
His wings don't repel water but become saturated with water. When this bird swims his body becomes submerged in the water with only his neck and head above the surface.
Here's the cormorant with his wings stretched completely out to its side.
They do this to dry off in the sun.
This cormorant just surfaced from a dive after looking for a fish to snack on.
Seagulls are a very common bird that is constantly in search of food, even if they are snacking on your snacks
The Brown pelican's wings fold neatly against its body as it dives into the water, hoping to come to the surface with a fish.
This pelican must have a belly full as it takes a break from fishing. It seems to be observing one of its kind sitting on the concrete foundation that supports the pillar of the bridge.
This Great egret seems to be enjoying a stroll on top of the mangrove stand, using its wings for balance. Their pure white wings and body look angelic.
Thank you @melinda010100, @barbara-orenya, and @nelinovia for all of the time you spend keeping the #featheredfriends community flying high.
kind of like a person uses a balancing pole when doing a high-wire act.
The Great Cormorant has wings that are different than most.
His wings don't repel water but become saturated with water. When this bird swims his body becomes submerged in the water with only his neck and head above the surface.
Here's the cormorant with his wings stretched completely out to its side.
They do this to dry off in the sun.
This cormorant just surfaced from a dive after looking for a fish to snack on.
Seagulls are a very common bird that is constantly in search of food, even if they are snacking on your snacks
The Brown pelican's wings fold neatly against its body as it dives into the water, hoping to come to the surface with a fish.
This pelican must have a belly full as it takes a break from fishing. It seems to be observing one of its kind sitting on the concrete foundation that supports the pillar of the bridge.
This Great egret seems to be enjoying a stroll on top of the mangrove stand, using its wings for balance. Their pure white wings and body look angelic.
Thank you @melinda010100, @barbara-orenya, and @nelinovia for all of the time you spend keeping the #featheredfriends community flying high.