I was extremely interest in the bird that Carson describes in the beginning pages of Under the Sea – Wind. I enjoyed watching this youtube video, her description is dead on but it is just nice to see it in action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmpMxwtnE8Y
“Rynchops began to wheel and quarter over the shallows. He flew with a curious, lilting motion, lifting his wings high after the downstroke. His head was bent sharply so that the long lower bill, shaped like a scissor blade, might cut the water” (11.)
Enjoy!
This video is actually pretty cool. It was nice to actually see what we were reading about in class. I do not have a lot of experience or prior knowledge about creatures of the sea. You should post more videos when you get the chance, I think the whole class would really appreciate it!