Flapping Collection

Picture No. 11993194
Goshawk - Female - Captive - UK Date:

Hummingbird in Autumn Bougainvillea
Lovely autumn bougainvillea being visited by a hummingbird

Wood Pigeons - mating
RES-591 Wood Pigeons - mating Columba palumbus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

7-Spot Ladybird - On flower with open wings
LA-1253 7-Spot LADYBIRD - on flower with open wings Coccinella septempunctata Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Some of the flags of the European Union, La Defense, Paris, France, Europe

Union Jack, flag of the UK

Australian flag, Australia

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), male flapping its wings, autumn colour reflected in water, Ohio, USA

Falco peregrinus, Peregrine Falcon in flight, side view

Victoria's Riflebird - adult male displaying wildly in the hopes to attract females
SAS-1713 Victoria's Riflebird a Bird of Paradise - adult male displaying wildly in the hopes to attract females Wooroonooran National Park, Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Queensland

Frost Ornithopter
Mr Edward Purkis with a Frost Ornithopter in 1877 Date: 1877

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, a Burrowing Owl female stands at her burrow entrance
Usa, Wyoming, Sublette County, a Burrowing Owl female stands at her burrow entrance with a young owl flapping its wings

Black-breasted Buzzard and Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus) arguing Black-breasted Buzzards are uncommon Australian
DH-4181 Black-breasted Buzzard and Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus) - Feeding on an Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis) Near Mt Barnett, Gibb River Road, Kimberley

USA, Washington State. Male Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) flaps its wings on Union Bay in Seattle

Allens Hummingbird Feathery Display
Glorious Allens Hummingbird displays his tail feathers while hovering at Pride of Madeira flowers

American Woodcock, on breeding territory during courtship. CT in March. USA
JZ-3850 American Woodcock, on breeding territory during courtship CT in March. USA Scolopax minor Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Schloss Nymphenburg, Munich (Munchen), Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Puffin - pair resting
USH-829 PUFFIN - Pair, one with wings outstretched Fratercula artica Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

R M Bolstons Large Model Ornithopter in 1907 Date: 1907

Whooper Swans Flying In Falling Snow

Common buzzard (Buteo buteo), flapping wings on the ground, United Kingdom, Europe

Israeli flag

Pheasant - cock crowing and beating wings in display, Island of Texel, Holland
USH-4085 Pheasant - cock crowing and beating wings in display Island of Texel, Holland Phasianus colchicus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ruddy Duck - splashing in water
CAN-1657 Ruddy DUCK - bathing, splashing in water Oxyura jamaicensis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Australian Pelican Coming to alight on a perch woth wings outstretched. Noosaville, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
ROY-365 Australian Pelican - Coming to alight on a perch with wings outstretched. Noosaville, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Pelecanus conspicillatus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for

Panamanian flag, Panama, Central America

Wood Duck male in wetland flapping wings, Marion County, Illinois

Canada Goose flapping wings in wetland at sunrise, Marion County, Illinois

Wood Duck male in wetland flapping wings, Marion County, Illinois

Wood Duck male in wetland flapping wings, Marion County, Illinois

Canada Goose flapping wings in wetland at sunrise, Marion County, Illinois

Yellowstone National Park, trumpeter swan flaps its wings after preening

Whale headed stork (Balaeniceps rex) taking off, Lake Albert, Uganda, East Africa

Picture No. 12479534
Kingfisher - perched on a Summer branch - Norfolk, UK Date:

Picture No. 12479529
Kingfisher - catching fish - Norfolk, UK Date:

Picture No. 12479528
Kingfisher - perched and preening - Norfolk, UK Date:

Male Annas hummingbird (Calypte anna) hovers in mid-air looking at the camera in a backyard in Reno. Nevada, USA, August

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Swans in the Lake
Oil painting showing five swans. One of them is frantically flapping their wings and starting to take off. Date: circa 1929

Modo de volar (A way of flying), 1864 (etching, aquatint, drypoint & burnishing)
3745575 Modo de volar (A way of flying), 1864 (etching, aquatint, drypoint & burnishing) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 30x42 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Wood duck male flapping wings in wetland, Marion County, Illinois. Date: 03-04-2021

Southern Ocean, South Georgia. A king penguin flaps its flippers and vocalizes while lying down. Date: 13-10-2012

Usa, California. A mute swan flaps its huge wings during courting behavior on a California pond

DDE-90038519
South America, Brazil, Pantanal. The endangered Hyacinth Macaw at home in the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

DDE-90038520
South America, Brazil, Pantanal. The endangered Hyacinth Macaw at home in the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

DDE-90038514
South America, Brazil, Pantanal. The endangered Hyacinth Macaw at home in the Pantanal. Date: 09/02/2006

DDE-90033541
Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) hovers in flight under midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

DDE-90033539
Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovering above small pond while fishing for prey on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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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.