We've all been talking about ducks, pelicans, eagles, etc. and their beauty in the air. I've spent hours and hours watching Golden Eagles, ravens, turkey vultures, and falcons fly around near Santa Fe, but the most striking bird, to be at least, is the Frigate Bird or 'Iwa. The swollow tail, high aspect wing, unique planform, and sleek body and bill make these birds look fast when they are hovering. They look even faster when they are on the move and covering ground. There is a link to one here: http://www.oceanlight.com/html/frigate.html and here: http://www.kcc.hawaii.edu/org/pvs/rapanui/iwa.html but the pictures can't do justice. There are also tropic birds, which look the same in shape, are white with a single long tail feather, and are a bit smaller. We also have Laysan Albatros, which are beautiful in flight, but can barely ROG without getting their heads stuck in crab holes. Just my musings on the fliers I admire =) -Silas- Waikoloa, Hawaii RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
