The wind is quite useful sometimes, it slows them down, and if you can get in the right position you can catch them, wings outspread but almost motionless.
From what I understand from the bird photographers who have spoken at our club, timing is everything with that kind of shot- and knowing the habit of the bird. The more you're there, the better you'll be able to sense what the bird is going to do- and you'll get that shot- I'm sure of it.
