That is quality just yesterday I was at the beach watching some SeaGulls actually do what they are meant to. Some of them performed some pretty HOT ACM. One pulled out of his diving attack with such skill and grace it was a sight to behold! 
He must have had his wings clipped Spit 16 stylee!
I recently had a "eureka!" moment watching four geese land on a small pond during a blustery day: they actually flew a landing pattern! Downwind (flaps down half), crosswind (gear down), final (flaps down full), flare and touchdown. Birdmen - even virtual ones - can indeed learn from observing birds.
