Birds are fun picture subjects. And those in flight are a challenge for photographers. A lot of variables have to come together including enough light for a fast shutter; a lens and camera that can focus quickly and constantly; and the ability to pan the camera to match the bird's flight path.

Sometimes I get lucky with such shots. Other times I settle for photographs of birds on the ground or in the water. The swan picture in this set is one of my favorites.

Swan

Condors Flying Over the Grand Canyon

Soaring Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vulture Flying

Grey Heron

Bird with Red Eye

Peacock

White Bird