Years ago when Astroflite first came out with their E Models I had one of their high wingers. In our part of the world we have what we call "Cow Birds" which are actually Egrets, but because these big white birds frequent pastures where cattle and horses graze, taking advantage of the bugs they find around livestock, we call them "Cowbirds." Each evening flocks will form up to return to the roost in wooded and marshy areas nearby. Because my Astroflite model was electic and quiet, I could come up behind the flock as they passed over our field. Now and then some would drop back to check out the new "bird" that joined the flock, but no defensive action would take place. I even had one turn away when I did and followed me through two 360 degree turns off my right wing while lookind my plane over good. When was satisfied I was no threat, he banked away to rejoined the flock. They were only up a hundred feet or so giving me a good close look at the whole event...and to me is was an event. They are beautiful birds in flight, and I got a real kick out of it. Hell a lot more satisfying than slamming into them, just to see the feathers fly. "Takes all kinds!" I've often heard it said.