OWLS: NATURE’S INSPIRATION FOR STEALTH TECHNOLOGY

Barred Owl Extreme Inflight Profile Demonstrating Nature's Inspiration For Stealth Technology

This Barred Owl is not making a sound. Nature’s model for stealth technology. The leading edge of wing feathers have comb-like serrations that break up the turbulent air that creates the usual swooshing sound.  As seen below, the smaller streams of air over the wing are further dampened by velvety textures of feathers unique to […]

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OLYMPUS CAMERAS’ PRO CAPTURE MODE

Pine Warbler Inflight Closeup

One of my limiting factors to getting small songbird inflight action shots was my reaction time. Over the years I got reasonably good at anticipating when a songbird was going to take off from its perch (taking a poop being a key one). I would set up the shot and start a long burst. If […]

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