In an attempt to save some of the millions of birds that die each year after being bewildered by airport illumination, changes will be made to the US lighting towers that warn approaching pilots. The Federal Aviation Administration said it will change the lighting on towers across the US after its research found that birds […]
Tag: flight
Bald Eagles of Alaska by Don Getty
In March 2013 I traveled to Alaska with the sole intent of photographing Bald Eagles. I had photographed Bald Eagles in the past, but those occasions where random sightings. Bald Eagles are thriving in Alaska. At times there were well over 100 eagles in sight. The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United […]
Wind Surfers
A pair of songbirds cut loose from winter’s touch, surfing a cool backyard wind. • Sparrow | Passer domesticus
Bee on Fire
This bee is on fire, making one last attempt to change a breeze’s direction, castaway seeds struggling to keep up. • Honey bee | Apis mellifera
Emotional Fireworks
Emotional fireworks scatter like confetti, an airborne argument between petty criminals. Sparrow – Passer domesticus
The Wind’s Secrets
A songbird’s wings carry the wind’s secrets, protractors measuring the sun’s passage. Sparrow | Passer domesticus
Memories of Summer
The pull of a daisy strands a honey bee in orbit, wings reflecting memories of summer. Honey bee | Apis mellifera
