Lesser White-fronted Geese prepare to land next to French pilot and migratory bird protector Christian Moulec on an ultralight flight during the 40th Icare Cup paragliding festival in Saint Hilaire du Touvet, in the French Alps, on September 21, 2013. The “Coupe Icare”, dedicated to free flight, orchestrates all the various types of flying such as hang gliding, paragliding and acrobatic sailplaning. (Francois Mori/Associated Press)
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