Red Kite, a bird of prey, Gigrin, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) in flight over its nest, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil, South America

Guanay cormorant or shag (Phalacrocorax or Leucocarbo bougainvillii) birds flying, Ballestas Islands, Paracas, Peru, South America

Traditional Chinese fishing nets at dawn, Fort Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, Asia

Fishermen at Kappil Beach, Varkala, Kerala, India, Asia

Colibri Hummingbird, La Montana, Salento, Quindio Department, Colombia, South America

Colibri Hummingbird, La Montana, Salento, Quindio Department, Colombia, South America

Tourists walking down flight of steps called Jacobs Ladder, towards the harbour at Jamestown, St. Helena, Atlantic Ocean, Mid Atlantic

In mid January 2015, a three day period of excessive rain brought unprecedented floods to the small poor African country of Malawi. It displaced nearly quarter of a million people, devastated 64,000 hectares of land, and killed several hundred people. This shot shows A Russian Mi8 helicopter being used by the United Nations, World Food Program to deliver food aid to areas still cut off by the flooding around Makhanga and Bangula.

In mid January 2015, a three day period of excessive rain brought unprecedented floods to the small poor African country of Malawi. It displaced nearly quarter of a million people, devastated 64,000 hectares of land, and killed several hundred people. This shot taken from the air on a flight to Makhanga, which two months on, is still cut off by the floods when all rail and road connections were washed away, is looking down on the flood waters still sat on the flood plain, and the devastated farmland.

In mid January 2015, a three day period of excessive rain brought unprecedented floods to the small poor African country of Malawi. It displaced nearly quarter of a million people, devastated 64,000 hectares of land, and killed several hundred people. This shot taken from the air on a flight to Makhanga, which two months on, is still cut off by the floods when all rail and road connections were washed away, is looking down on the flood waters still sat on the flood plain.

In mid January 2015, a three day period of excessive rain brought unprecedented floods to the small poor African country of Malawi. It displaced nearly quarter of a million people, devastated 64,000 hectares of land, and killed several hundred people. This shot shows A Russian Mi8 helicopter being used by the United Nations, World Food Program to deliver food aid to areas still cut off by the flooding, around Bangula and Mkhanga.

Flying Fish Species (scientific name unknown) rare unusual image, in mid-air. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Note the trail on the surface of the water made by its tail.

Great Tit (Parus major), capture in mid flight, silhouetted against rising sun and misty hill, wings spread and light shining through.. Kilchrenan, nr Loch Awe, Argyll, Scotland, UK

Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.

Flying Fish Species in mid air, scientific name unknown, South Atlantic Ocean.

Flying Fish Species in mid air, scientific name unknown, South Atlantic Ocean.

Flying Fish Species in mid air, scientific name unknown, South Atlantic Ocean.

Flying Fish Species (scientific name unknown) rare unusual image, in mid-air. South Atlantic Ocean.

Flying Fish Species in mid air, scientific name unknown, South Atlantic Ocean.

Flying Fish Species in mid air, scientific name unknown, South Atlantic Ocean.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.

Arctic tern (Sterna hirundo) hovering over estuary, hunting sand eels, in mid-summer when the colonies are active for 24 hours per day. Iceland.

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone corone) silhouetted in mid flight, against sunrise with Mute Swans (Cygnus cygnus) in foreground. Angus, Scotland, UK

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) shaking water off wings in mid air after diving for fish. Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK

Flying Fish Species (scientific name unknown) rare unusual image, in mid-air. South Atlantic Ocean.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.

Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) coming into land, picture mid flight Angus Scotland, UK

Arctic tern (Sterna hirundo) hovering over estuary, hunting sand eels, in mid-summer when the colonies are active for 24 hours per day. Iceland.

A Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in mid flight, Handa Island, Scotland.

Swallow (Hirundo rustica) juveniles begging for food, with one maneuvering for good position, in mid flight. Loch Awe. Argyll. Scotland, UK

Arctic tern (Sterna hirundo) hovering over estuary, hunting sand eels, in mid-summer when the colonies are active for 24 hours per day. Iceland.

Adult spectacled petrel (Procellaria conspicillata) on the wing in the waters surrounding the Tristan da Cunha Island Group in the Southern Atlantic Ocean.

Hummingbird, Mid flight, Mindo, Ecuador.

Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus), Gorges du Verdon, France, Europe

Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), juvenile, in flight, Florida, USA

Little owl (Athene noctua) in flight, Thuringia, Germany, Europe

Eurasian Eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), adult in flight, Germany, Europe

Eurasian Eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), adult, in flight, Germany, Europe

Eurasian spoonbills or Common spoonbills (Platalea leucorodia) in flight, Texel, Netherlands, Europe

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in flight with fish prey, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Little Owl (Athene noctua), approaching nesting hole

Great egret (Egretta alba), adult, in flight, with nesting material, blue sky, Florida, USA

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus), flying

Natterer's bat (Myotis nattereri) in flight, Thuringia, Germany, Europe

Common Bent-wing Bat or Schreiber's Long-Fingered Bat (Miniopterus schreibersii)

Airplane taking off into sunset

Great Egret (Egretta alba), adult, in flight with nesting material against blue sky, Florida, USA

Mexican Free-tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis), swarm in flight, Bracken Cave, San Antonio, Hill Country, Central Texas, USA

Greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis) in flight, Thuringia, Germany, Europe

Great Egret or Great White Egret (Casmerodius albus, Egretta alba), in flight, Florida, USA

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) approaching, in flight

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) with captured chicken, in flight, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Eurasian spoonbill or Common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), immature, in flight, Texel, Netherlands, Europe

Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), in flight, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Young Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus, Nyctea scandiaca)

Little Owl (Athene noctua) approaching nesting hole with prey, Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) in flight, Florida, USA

Little Owl (Athene noctua) approaching nesting hole with prey, Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Young Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus, Nyctea scandiaca)

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus, Nyctea scandiaca) in flight, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Eurasian cranes (Grus grus) in flight, flock flying in a formation in the evening light, lake Guenzer See, Altenpleen, Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), adult, in flight, Germany, Europe

Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), adult, in flight, calling, Germany, Europe

Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), adult, in flight, Germany, Europe

Common cranes (Grus grus) in flight, sunrise, Zingst peninsula, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Lesser Mouse-eared Bat (Myotis blythii)

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus), captive

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), in flight, Camargue, France, Europe

Jame's Flamingos (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) in red water, Laguna Colorada, Uyuni, Bolivia, South America

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

Hoopoe (Upupa epops), Styria, Austria, Europe

Natterer's Bat (Myotis nattereri) in flight, Thuringia, Germany, Europe

Snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca), adult in flight, Germany, Europe

White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus), Island of Mahe, Seychelles, Africa, Indian Ocean

Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao), adult, flying past rainforest, Roatan, Honduras, Caribbean, Central America, Latin America

Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), females feeding on Texas thistle (Cirsium texanum), Sinton, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend, Texas, USA

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) in flight, Myakka River State Park, Florida, USA

White Ibis (Eudocimus albus), immature in flight, Fennessey Ranch, Refugio, Coastal Bend, Texas Coast, USA

Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), in flight, Camargue, France, Europe

Long-fingered bat (Myotis capaccinii) in flight, Sardinia island, Italy, Europe

Eurasian Eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), adult, in flight, Germany, Europe

Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), adult, in flight, Germany, Europe

Mehely's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus mehelyi) in flight, Sardinia island, Italy, Europe

Snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca), adult in flight, Germany, Europe

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus, Nyctea scandiaca) in flight

Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao), adult, flying past rainforest, Roatan, Honduras, Caribbean, Central America, Latin America

Flying Flamingo (Phoenicopterus) in the evening light in the Parc de Gau, Camargue, southern France, France, Europe

Andean Flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in flight, Laguna de Chaxa, Atacama desert, Chile, South America

Little owl (Athene noctua)

Common cranes (Grus grus) in flight, sunrise, Zingst peninsula, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Lufthansa Airbus A340, one of three large-capacity aircraft stationed in Duesseldorf since May 2008 for connections to Canada and the USA, Duesseldorf International Airport, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Lufthansa Airbus A340, one of three large-capacity aircraft stationed in Duesseldorf since May 2008 for connections to Canada and the USA, Duesseldorf International Airport, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Police helicopter EC145 Eurocopter in action

Police helicopter above Potsdamer Platz Square with the Beisheim Center, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Eurocopter Medicopter BK 117 in flight

Eurocopter Medicopter BK 117 in flight

Airplane, departure board

Paraglider in the Bernese Oberland, Niesen, Switzerland, Europe

Typhoon eurofighter, German Airforce multi-purpose fighter plane in flight, airshow, ILA 2008, International Air Display, Berlin, Germany, Europe