We see birds flying about us all the time, whether in cage, aviary or the wild, but how many of us have seen them flapping their wings in slow-motion?
This above clip shows a succession of canaries doing just that. It's quite surreal to see these beautiful feathered creatures flying against an inky background -- and if you'll forgive the cliche, it's the closest thing to poetry in motion you're ever likely to witness.
Watch, enjoy and marvel.
[Thanks to our sub-editor Margaret for the tip-off]