Capturing birds in flight is one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of wildlife photography. This gallery showcases the grace, speed, and power of avian movement — from soaring raptors to elegant herons and fast-diving bee-eaters. Each image freezes a split-second of precision and beauty, highlighting the mastery of nature in motion. All photos are taken in the wild across various habitats in the UAE and beyond, using patience, timing, and respect for the subject.
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Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
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Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
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Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus)
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Eurasian Kestrels (Falco tinnunculus)
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Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)
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Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
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Steppe Buzzard
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White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)
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Tawny Owl (Strix aluco)
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Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga)
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Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
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Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis)
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Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
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Pied Wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka)
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Gray Heron (Ardea cinerea)
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Blue-cheeked Bee-eater (Merops persicus)
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Arabian Green Bee-eater (Merops cyanophrys)
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Pallid Swift (Apus pallidus)
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Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)
