Art in Nature 469.

Griffon Vulture. Photographed in Spain. Wings spread wide openSailing along the mountainsEyes focused below. Haiku 421.

Art in Nature 389.

White Stork. Photographed in Malta. A journey beginsOpen wings conquer the airLong flight path ahead. Haiku 342.

Island Thrush. Photographed at Kumul Lodge, Mt. Hagen, Papua New Guinea. Very skulking birdMostly hidden out of sightPerched in the open. Haiku 296.

Red Fox. Photographed in Spain. Curious but alertCaught in the open, it looksCunning as a fox. Haiku 290.

Decorated Metalmark (Butterfly).Photographed in Papua New Guinea. My eyes wide openIn the deep and damp jungleA flash of beauty. Haiku 236.

Golden Eagle. Photographed in Mongolia. Sharp eyes built to see observe and investigate but blinded when closed. Haiku 131.

Collared Flycatcher. Photographed in Malta. Coloured surroundings a contrasting monochrome perched in the open. Haiku 129.

Photographed in Estonia. Lost in summer woods A new path opens ahead Green ferns lead the way. Haiku 106.