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Soaring and flapping

Northern Royal Albatross soaring in the sky & a Godwit flying

Birds can fly in various ways. The albatross demonstrates soaring, while the godwit is on the downbeat, flapping.

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Rights: Godwit inset © Dr Phil Battley
Published: 9 September 2011Size: 207.59 KB
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