The technique of interlacing frames isn’t just about taking stunning photos of birds in flight; it’s about mastering a skill that opens doors to a whole new realm of photographic expression.

Wendy Jehlen’s “Conference of the Birds” for her troupe Anikaya Dance Theater is based on an Iranian poem from the 12th century, but it is strikingly resonant for the present moment.

About 19.6 million birds are estimated to be in flight over the state. (All birds don't cross in a single evening.) An estimated 2.5 million birds crossed over Hinds County Tuesday night, and ...