In Photos: Asia and Australasia: Earthflight

In this bird’s eye view of two continents, demoiselle cranes negotiate a dangerous Himalayan pass on their way to India while high-flying bar-headed geese take the fast track five miles above.

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Sydney Harbour

Rainbow Lorikeets flying in front of Sydney Harbour, Australia.
Sydney Opera House

Rainbow Lorikeets flying in front of the Sydney Opera House, Australia.
Budgerigar

An Australian Budgerigar in the Outback.
Budgerigars

Budgerigars congregate round a tree in the Australian Outback.
Ayers Rock

Budgerigars flying past the bright red Uluru (Ayers Rock), Australia.
Demoiselle Cranes

Demoiselle Cranes in flight.
Flock of Demoiselle Cranes

Demoiselle Cranes group together in Khichan, India.
Bar-headed Geese

Bar-headed geese flying on their journey over the Himalayas, Nepal.
Pushkar Camel Fair

Rock Dove flying low at the Pushkar camel fair, India.
Palace of the Winds

Rock Dove flies past the Palace of the Winds in Jaipur, India.