Apus Collection

Common swifts (Apus apus) flying overhead, Wiltshire, UK, June. Digital composite image

Swift (Apus apus) flock screaming in flight against blue sky and clouds, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Globular star cluster NGC 6101. This globular star cluster is located in the constellation Apus. It is around 50, 000 light years from Earth, and 36, 500 light years from the galactic centre

Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica 1, swift, Apus apus 2, house martin, Delichon urbicum, 3, sand martin, Riparia riparia 4
FLO4573996 Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica 1, swift, Apus apus 2, house martin, Delichon urbicum, 3, sand martin, Riparia riparia 4, and nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus 5

Common swift (Apus apus) group flying overhead, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, UK, May

Common swift (Apus apus) flying low to water while hunting, Norfolk, England, UK, July. Winner of Animal Behaviour Category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2019. Photographer

Common Swift (Apus apus) in flight reflected in water, Norfolk, England, UK. July

Swift (Apus apus) in flight, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Common Swift (Apus apus) skimming water surface having just taken a drink. Norwich, UK. July

European glass lizard, Pseudopus apodus (apodal lizard, Lacerta apus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Pacific swift, Apus pacificus (New Holland swallow, Hirundo pacifica). From an illustration by John Lewin. Handcoloured engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075760 South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

Common swift, Apus apus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

Convair JC-131B O-53-7791 (MSN 243), (the letter O denotes Obsolete), modified as JC-131B test-bed. Assigned to Aeronautical Systems Division

South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, 1674
South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, Ignace-Gaston Pardies, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving)

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Plate 3 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Alpine Swift in Flight Southern Spain

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) adult pair, in flight, courtship food-pass display at cathedral nestsite, Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk, England, June

Common Swift at nest in rafter of building - Spain

Little Swift in flight, Sanlucar de la Barrameda, Spain

Swift Apus apus Norfolk May

Swift (Morris)
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"Apus: A Spectacular Sight in the Skies and Beyond" Witness the mesmerizing sight of Common swifts (Apus apus) as they gracefully soar overhead, painting the skies with their swift flight. This digital composite image captures their elegance against the backdrop of Wiltshire, UK in June. In Monmouthshire, a flock of Swifts (Apus apus) takes flight, filling the air with their exhilarating screams. Against a canvas of blue sky and clouds, these birds create a breathtaking spectacle that leaves onlookers awe-inspired. Delve into the celestial wonders as we explore NGC 6101 - a globular star cluster that captivates astronomers worldwide. Its beauty rivals even that apus itself. Norfolk welcomes Swift Apus apus in May, where they grace us with their presence during migration season. Their fleeting visit reminds us to cherish nature's marvels while we can. Bradford-on-Avon witnesses another group of Common swifts (Apus apus) soaring above its landscapes in May. These agile creatures remind us to appreciate every moment spent amidst nature's grandeur. Reflecting upon calm waters in Norfolk, England during July, witness yet again the graceful flight of Common Swifts (Apus apus). Their mirrored image serves as a reminder that tranquility lies within embracing our surroundings. Monmouthshire reveals another splendid view - this time capturing Swfits (Apud apud) mid-flight against Wales' picturesque scenery. The juxtaposition between these agile beings and Mother Nature's creations is truly remarkable. Quenching their thirst from water surfaces after an arduous journey is just one aspect that makes Common Swifts (Apud Apud) extraordinary creatures. Norwich witnesses this unique behavior during July when these birds skim across water surfaces for refreshment. Venturing beyond avian wonders lies Pseudopus apodus - European glass lizard.