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Both Beautiful And Functional

Common terns are attractive because of their long tapered wings. Yet they are both beautiful and functional as the high aspect ratio of their wings carries them efficiently for long distances. It isn’t uncommon for them to forage over eight miles from their nests to bring back a single fish to nourish their chicks. Photo

Born In The Air

The Himalayan legend says there are beautiful white birds that live completely in flight. They are born in the air, must learn to fly before falling and die also in their flying. Maybe you have been born into such a life with the bottom dropping out. —“In Flight” by Jennifer K. Sweeney Arctic Tern Photo

Kamakazi

Kamakazi dive! The great Northern Gannet. Photo Courtesy of Austin Patton