Here is a combination of "bird of prey" and waterfowl take-offs & almost take-offs.
On one side you have the quick dynamics of the American Bald Eagle with its acrobatic abilities. On the other, you have the 100 metre dash of the Trumpeter Swan with its 25 pound plus weight to achieve lift-off.
Once airborne, both demonstrate the beauty and grace of flight which we, as humans, can only dream of attaining.
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