This guy is flying alongside a hawk

[Zephie]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jpmoore/man-paraglides-along-side-his-pet-hawk

Seriously, how amazing is that?

[freshwest]

1. No way to keep from smiling watching that! Morning, Zephie!

Snagged the youtube link for those who want to download it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIPmBsL3By4&feature=player_embedded

[handmade34]

2. made my day brighter!!! n/t

[Major Nikon]

3. I often share thermals with buzzards while flying a glider

It's pretty cool because they aren't bothered by the glider at all and you can get quite close to them.

[SwissTony]

6. I'm asking you to speculate now

but are buzzards "cool" because they know you are in their element?

[Major Nikon]

7. They are just cool anyway

But being in their element with just a few feet between and a layer of plexiglass is really cool.

[Kingofalldems]

4. Beyond cool

[Lucinda]

5. Very cool! Thank you!

:)

[Demoiselle]

8. That's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

Thank you! Zephie must be short for Zephyr.

[Zephie]

9. Good call!

Yes, it's generally used as the female form by nerds.

[Demoiselle]

10. Aw gee...

You know I was thinking of breezes and updrafts. I didn't just call you a nerd, did I?!!!???

[Zephie]

11. It's a badge I wear with pride, don't worry!

After all, I gave it to myself right? :) It's been my nerd name for years and years. And yes, the breeze and updrafts is exactly right. I'm very fond of the wind.