Aug 26, 2023·edited Aug 26, 2023Liked by Karen Davis
Thank you. I'm sitting with Graham now as he sleeps. He is conscious and in our local hospital. A lot of recovery is needed though. I will write more in my end of month post this week. Thank you for the prayers. They are working for both him and me x
I like the photo of the heron coming in for a landing. If you look closely at the feathers at the back of the wing, you’ll see they are angled downward, like airplane landing flaps, to create drag so the bird slows down and the wings are much more curved if viewed in cross section, which creates more lift at slower speeds.
I once watched a flock of Cape vultures waddling in and out of a lion-killed zebra. My first thought was that they reminded me of a mortician convention. They actually entered and exited the carcass from the back end and several were inside at a time eating lunch while the others waited outside for seating to open up.
Wow - such gorgeous birds! I love the turkey vulture shot and your explanation of how to tell the difference between them and hawks. Thanks to you, I have learned something new today. 😀
Hope the heat subsides soon to something more bearable x
It just did! Poured buckets and dropped 20 degrees. I've been thinking about you a lot Cali and sending lots of prayers.
Thank you. I'm sitting with Graham now as he sleeps. He is conscious and in our local hospital. A lot of recovery is needed though. I will write more in my end of month post this week. Thank you for the prayers. They are working for both him and me x
Thank you for the update, it gives me a clearer picture as I hold you guys in my heart.
I like the photo of the heron coming in for a landing. If you look closely at the feathers at the back of the wing, you’ll see they are angled downward, like airplane landing flaps, to create drag so the bird slows down and the wings are much more curved if viewed in cross section, which creates more lift at slower speeds.
I once watched a flock of Cape vultures waddling in and out of a lion-killed zebra. My first thought was that they reminded me of a mortician convention. They actually entered and exited the carcass from the back end and several were inside at a time eating lunch while the others waited outside for seating to open up.
Yes! I love the detailed noticing.
I always learn so much from your posts; thank you, Karen!
Thank you Jeanne!
Wow - such gorgeous birds! I love the turkey vulture shot and your explanation of how to tell the difference between them and hawks. Thanks to you, I have learned something new today. 😀
Thank you Dakota!
Stunning. And educational!
Thank you!
These photos are so lovely—drops of beauty indeed. Thank you for sharing these bits of absolute delight. :) ✨
Thank you Veronica!
So fascinating! I'm grateful to Mr. Ellis for encouraging you to be curious about who's flying in the sky above you!
Thank you Alexa! He was one of my favorite teachers.
I am continually amazed at how much you know about birds -- and grateful for all that you have taught me. You've introduced me to a whole other world!
Thank you Lauren and Julie!
I echo this! Thank you Karen.