Wing Span Collection (page 6)

USA. Alaska. Tufted Puffin at Bird Island in Lake Clark NP

Costa Rican hummingbirds (individual species unknown to photographer)

Alaska. Katmai NP. Immature Mew Gull fishing for salmon eggs

Doris Longwing Red (Heliconius doris) feeding on a flower. Costa Rica

Doris Longwing (Heliconius doris viridis) resting on a plant. Costa Rica

Scarce Bamboo Page (Philaethria dido) resting on a tropical leaf. Costa Rica

Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao), also known as Guacamaya or Lapa Roja, in the rainforest near Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve

Elegant tern, (Sterna elegans), flying with fish in beak, Isla Rasa, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, MEXICO

USA, Washington State, Red-tailed Hawk, dark-form, flight, calling

Golden Eagle (Aquila chryseatos) adult in flight, an endangered species of raptor

Romania, Fagaras, European Stork, mother and Chicks in the nest on the top of the chimney

European Stork, mother and Chicks in the nest on the top of the chimney

Black-legged Kittiwakes bathe in pond near Snaefellsness, Iceland

Whooper Swan in flight near Latrabjerg, Iceland

Arctic Tern in flight in Iceland

Long Crested Eagle, Meru National Park, KenyaAfrica, Kenya, Meru National Park, Long-Crested Eagle flying around

black-browed albatross, Diomedea melanophris, on the Southern Ocean, Drake Passage

Africa. Tanzania. Great White Pelicans flying in Manyara NP

Africa. Tanzania. Yellow-billed Stork flying in Manyara NP

Africa. Tanzania. Great White Pelican flying in Manyara NP

Africa. Tanzania. Immature Bateleur Eagle flying in Serengeti NP

Africa. Kenya. White Pelicans in flight at Lake Nakuru

Africa. Kenya. Pied Kingfisher at Lake Naivasha

Africa. Kenya. White Pelican in flight at Lake Nakuru

Africa. Kenya. White Pelicans on the shore of Lake Nakuru

East African Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) about to fly, Msai Mara, Kenya

Africa. Kenya. White Pelicans soaring in thermals at Lake Nakuru

Marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) Okavango Delta, BOTSWANA Southern Africa

SAPPHO COMET. Line engraving, 19th century

HUMMINGBIRDS. Nest of ruby and topaz hummingbirds. Line engraving, 19th century

MANGO HUMMINGBIRD. Lampornis mango. Line engraving, 19th century

Alaska - Inuit Children and dead snow goose
Alaska - Inuit Children pose ith a dead snow goose Date: circa 1910s

PELICANS
A pelican spreads its wings. Date: 1970s

Swallow-tailed moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria) resting on bellflowers (Campanula sp.). This moth is found throughout Europe and the Near East. It is nocturnal and flies in June and July

Magpie moth (Abraxas grossulariata) camouflaged against a wall. This moth is found throughout North America and Europe. It uses camouflage to avoid predators such as birds

Tawny eagle in flight
Tawny eagle (Aquila rapax rapax) in flight. This bird is distributed across most of Africa south of Morocco, inhabiting mountains and wooded savannah

Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) descending into a bed of common reeds (Phragmites australis) to roost at dusk. This bird of prey breeds in parts of Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa

European eagle owl in flight
European eagle owl (Bubo bubo) in flight. Its claws are extended to catch its prey. This owl has a wingspan of up to two metres and is the largest owl in the world

White stork carrying nesting materials
White stork (Ciconia ciconia) carrying nesting materials in flight. Photographed in spring in Belgium

Male broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) on a perch beside a pond. The blue colouration in this dragonfly develops at maturity, this blue-bloom is known as pruinescence

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Witness the awe-inspiring wing span of nature's finest creatures. From the majestic Andean Condor soaring above Peru's Colca Canyon, with its wingspan reaching an astonishing 3, 191 meters, to the elegant Red Kite gracefully gliding through the skies. The Bristol Brabazon, a legendary aircraft known for its impressive wingspan, pales in comparison to these magnificent birds. In Madera Canyon, Arizona, a male Barn Owl displays its silent flight and wide wings as it feeds on Nicotiana flowers. Meanwhile, another Barn Owl hunts skillfully for prey under the moonlit night. These nocturnal hunters showcase their incredible wing spans as they navigate through darkness with precision. The Bald Eagle perches proudly with spread wings, symbolizing strength and freedom. Its immense wing span commands respect and admiration from all who witness it. Similarly swifts dart across the sky effortlessly with their streamlined bodies and elongated wings. On coastal shores, Oystercatchers flaunt their striking black and white plumage while showcasing their broad wing spans during flight. Their distinctive calls echo along sandy beaches as they search for mollusks beneath shallow waters. Not only do birds captivate us with their impressive wing spans; White Storks also leave us in awe as they nest atop Faro Cathedral in Portugal's Algarve region. Their enormous nests provide shelter for young chicks while adults gracefully extend their expansive wings before taking off into open skies. Whether it be soaring high above mountains or hunting silently at nightfall, these remarkable creatures remind us of nature's boundless beauty and diversity. So next time you catch sight of a bird spreading its majestic wings wide open - take a moment to appreciate the extraordinary "wing span" that connects them all in this vast tapestry we call life.