Mockingbird Aerobatic Sequence

I happened to photograph a mockingbird performing a common aerobatic maneuver with a burst of shots, so I decided to stitch them together. I am not sure the reason they do this, but I have seen them perform this maneuver many times. They go up and backwards, and then drop back down to their perch. The amazing thing to me is they gain so much height from one cycle of their wing beat.

A beautiful sequence of the flight of this Mockingbird that has clearly highlighted the strange behavior of this bird, very beautiful the variation of the wingspan, ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio, thank you for your very nice comment! Warmest regards, Todd

I fully agree with Giangiorgio. Well done Todd. Best regards, Arthur

Thank you, Arthur! I really appreciate your viewing and great comment. Warmest regards, Todd

Nice work Todd, beautifully accomplished. Regards, Patrick

Patrick, thank you so much! Warmest regards, Todd

Hi Todd,

 

very well done! I agree with Giangiorgio about the variation in the posture of the wings, really interesting and beautiful. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Vincent, I am very glad that you like it! It is something that I have not attempted before, and I am happy with the way it came out. Warmest regards, Todd