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Thread: Mechanism behind the "Take-off" of Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

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    Default 3. The third process

    3. The third process is – They keep their legs vertically straight, bring the bodyline at an angle of 45 degrees and then flutter their wings with a great thrust in such a way that the extreme end part of the wings move forward to a large extend. This creates a large pressure in the surrounding air and help them to lift their bodies upward in the air. After this, they flap their wings very fast and move forward.

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