This seminal study first revealed the true mechanics and anatomical complexities of duck flight. Over 270 detailed black-and-white photographs and 135 line drawings explore every phase of takeoffs and landings, hovering, pitching and turning, much more. Many stopped-action sequences, plus a concise text covering bird anatomy, plumage, migratory patterns, mechanics of flight, photographing ducks, much more.

This is the classic, beautiful study about the migratory birds in flight over the Arkansas Prairie. Originally published in 1946 by Ducks Unlimited, it now is loved by a new audience of bird enthusiasts. Through exciting photographs and line drawings, the elusive mechanics of flight are illustrated.