Sight of the whirling ballet causes us to hold our breath and watch the silent music. And casual observers are not the only ones to contemplate flight dynamics. Mythical men fashioned wings and made unsuccessful flights. Most present aircraft designs imitate the bird silhouette. Physicists and engineers study bird flight intensively to perfect aircraft design, a study made more productive after development of slow motion photographic techniques.
Waterfowl are more at rest on quiet water at daybreak.
On the water's edge volunteers built a large bird blind with special accommodations for the photographer. Vents open for clear viewing at tripod height and rafts entice birds within close range. From this building anyone with a telescopic lense can capture birds a greater distance away. If you're serious about such photography, contact the Education Center before attempting to set up equipment before sunrise. An early arrival is critical for setup to prevent disturbing the very subjects you want to capture.