Flapping Collection (#22)

White-winged Chough - perform a spectacular display by waving their wings and tails while bobbing their heads
AUS-1813 White-winged Chough - perform a spectacular display by waving their wings and tails while bobbing their heads and bulging their eyes

Great Egret / Great White Egret fishing. Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4634 Great Egret / Great White Egret fishing Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Egretta alba Alan J. S

Cape Weaver displaying on branch. Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Endemic to South Africa
ASW-4632 Cape Weaver displaying on branch Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Endemic to South Africa Ploceus capensis Alan J. S

Galah. Stretching wings. Joondalup Park, Perth, W. Australia
ASW-4254 Galah - Stretching wings Joondalup Park, Perth, W. Australia Eolophus roseicapilla Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Galah. Perching, displaying and "playing" on hand rails in town park, pecking at coloured plastic
ASW-4252 Galah - Perching, displaying and "playing" on hand rails in town park, pecking at coloured plastic Kalbarri, W. Australia Eolophus roseicapilla Alan J. S

Australian Shelduck, male stretching wings, female behind. Mostly terrestrial in habits
ASW-4248 Australian Shelduck, male stretching wings, female behind Yanchep National Park, W. Australia. Tadorna tadornoides Mostly terrestrial in habits, feeding on pasture and aquatic vegetation

Starling - bathing in birdbath. Birds like to keep their feathers clean, as well as to drink
CRH-1032-m Starling - bathing in birdbath. Birds like to keep their feathers clean, as well as to drink, and are attracted to birdbaths in gardens

Archway and Chiang Kai Shek (Chiang Kaishek) Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Archway and Chiang Kaishek (Chiang Kai Shek) Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

First season king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonica) chick stretching its wings, Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Close up of the Buddhist stupa at Bodnath (Bodhnath) (Boudhanath), Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Manshir Monastery, Tov Province, Mongolia, Asia

Prayer flags on the Peak of Victory, Leh, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Prayer flags on the Peak of Victory and Namgyal Tsemo gompa (monastery), Leh, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Buddhist prayer flags, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh state, India, Asia

Hindu temple of Somnath, one of the twelve most sacred Siva temples, Somnath, Gujarat State, India, Asia

Dhotis, the national male dress, drying in the dawn breeze, India, Asia

Allied forces flags flying at War Landing Beaches, Calvados, Normandy, France, Europe

Female mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), stretching wings at Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve, Burscough, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

European eagle owl, Bubo bubo, female, captive, World Owl Trust, Muncaster Castle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

National flag, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, West Indies

Close-up of the Cuban flag, Havana, Cuba

Two IFC Building and Hong Kong flags at night, Hong Kong, China, Asia

The Hong Kong and Chinese flags fly in Central, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Beijing, China

Prayer flags on top of low pass on Barga Plain, with Mount Kailas (Kailash) beyond, sacred mountain for Buddhists and Hindus, Tibet, China, Asia

Sandhill Cranes - In flight at dawn, leaving roost, Bosque USA
COS-416 SANDHILL CRANES - Dawn, leaving roost, Bosque USA Grus canadensis Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Penguin - chick flapping wings. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11246 Emperor Penguin - chick flapping wings Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Redbilled Oxpecker on Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer)- Symbiosis by cleaning the buffalo skin from ticks
VG-22435 Red-billed OXPECKER on African / Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) - symbiosis by cleaning the buffalo skin from ticks. Oxpecker beak open because of the heat

Mallard Duck - drying wings at sunset. Washington, British Columbia, Pacific Northwest. bd750
TOM-950 Mallard Duck - drying wings at sunset. Washington, USA Anas platyrhynchos Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Poster; One Flag
ONE FLAG IS FLAPPING AMONG THE STARS support for the United Nations

First Flying Device
THE FIRST FLYING DEVICE a model dove was made from wood by Archytas of Tarento, (428-347 BC) it was sustained by gas and had flapping wings

Pretending Ghost
A man dresses up as an archetypal ghost and stands in a graveyard flapping his drapes, alarming passers-by

Le Besniers Device
LE BESNIER, of Sable, France, could not rise from the ground, but launched from a height could cross a river with his flapping paddles

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"Flapping: A Symphony of Movement and Color in the Natural World" In the enchanting realm of nature, flapping wings create a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates our senses. Picture a delicate Hummingbird gracefully hovering amidst an Autumn Bougainvillea, its wings fluttering at an astonishing speed. Witness Wood Pigeons engaging in a passionate courtship dance, their wings beating with fervor as they seek to attract a mate. Amidst vibrant blooms, behold the 7-Spot Ladybird perched on a flower, proudly displaying its open wings like a miniature work of art. Across continents, flags unfurl in the wind - from the iconic Union Jack representing the United Kingdom to those adorning La Defense in Paris - symbols of unity and diversity within Europe. On Australian soil, the national flag waves proudly alongside unique wonders. Imagine witnessing Frost Ornithopters gliding through icy air or marvel at the sight of a male Wood Duck flapping its wings while autumn hues reflect upon tranquil waters. In soaring heights above us, witness Falco peregrinus – Peregrine Falcon – majestically navigating through open skies with powerful wingbeats. Closer to home lies Victoria's Riflebird; this adult male puts on an extravagant show for potential mates by wildly spreading its wings over its head and dancing amidst Wooroonooran National Park's lush foliage. Across oceans lies Washington State where Green-winged Teals take flight over Union Bay in Seattle; their vibrant plumage accentuated by rhythmic wing movements against serene waters. Meanwhile, Black-breasted Buzzards engage in heated debates with Whistling Kites across Australia's vast landscapes – rare endemics clashing with common inhabitants. From hummingbirds to falcons and ladybirds to ducks - flapping is not merely about movement but also serves as nature's language of attraction and survival.