<DIV>When we imagine birds, we think of them soaring through the sky, high above our heads?yet photographs of birds in the air are surprisingly rare. <I>On Feathered Wings</I> features the work of seven photographers who have spent their lives camping out, donning waders, and lying in wait for the greatest shots of birds doing what they do best: flying! Selected by birder and photographer Richard Ettlinger, these gorgeous, often thrilling images show hunters, migrators, waterfowl, and songbirds living on the wing: hunting, feeding, fighting, traveling, or just gliding along. An essay by Ettlinger gives an overview of the mechanics and evolution of bird flight.<br><BR>From falcons and eagles to swallows and hummingbirds, <I>On Feathered Wings</I> serves up a rich collection of images that is sure to delight birders both novice and veteran, and anyone who has ever looked to the skies in wonder.</DIV>