I have loads of photos of flamingos. I think they are such extraordinary birds. Look at the way they stand on one leg and wind their long necks around to tuck their heads into their feathers in order to sleep!
These ones in the Camargue have beautiful shades of pink feathers, some, suddenly richly red, but mostly more subtle pinks.
They are amazing to watch taking off and landing too. Their long gangly legs and super long necks make them appear prehistoric and really not suited for flying at all, but once in flight they stretch out like Concorde.
As with all birds which flock the way different individuals behave in relation to each other is unceasingly fascinating. Look at the mirrored patterns in these photos.
Birds really do seem to capture that essential paradox which we share – the need to be separate individuals and the need to belong and share.
What are your favourite birds?
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