Anatidae Collection (#8)

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Two ducklings sit on the edge of an island taking a nap

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Young duckling resting on a mud flat island while being reflected in a pond

USA, Wyoming. Jackson Hole, Flat Creek, an adult Trumpeter Swan swims on a partially ice-covered creek

USA, Sublette County, Wyoming. group of Trumpeter Swans stands and rests on an ice-covered pond

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Male ring-necked duck is reflected in the morning light on a quiet pond

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Group of five Trumpeter Swans sitting on a partially ice-covered pond in the winter

USA, Wyoming, Jackson, Flat Creek. Trumpeter Swan stretching its wings on a frosty ice shelf in the morning light

Male Falkland flightless Steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus) endemic to the Falkland Islands

Landscape of a fen at dawn withCanada goose (Branta canadensis). Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen Nature reserve, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands. April

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) on river in winter, Finland, January

Upland goose (Chloephaga picta) goslings, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, October

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus), flying at sunset, Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, November 2016

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) flock on snow, Hazerswoude, The Netherlands, February

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in misty hot springs, Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Auckland Island brown teal (Anas aucklandica) flightless and feeds and roosts in onshore kelp beds, lives predominantly on Enderby Island, Auckland Islands, Subantarctic New Zealand January

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) fighting, Finland, April

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) pair in flight in snowy landscape, Finland, November

Egytian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) rear view bathing, sings spread, Zimanga Private Game Reserves, South Africa

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing alone in snow storm, Hokkaido Japan February

Mute swan (Cygnus olar) reflection in water, UK

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) Batsfjord village harbour, Varanger Peninsula, Norway, March

King eider duck (Somateria spectabilis) male, Batsfjord village harbour, Varanger Peninsula, Norway. March

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in flight, Nemunas River Delta, Lithuania, May

Family of Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus), Iceland, February

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male swimming on water in the Beijing area, China, May

Snow geese (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) pair in habitat, with rusty orange faces from iron rich soil in which they forage forages. Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

Bewicks swan (Cygnus columbianus) in flight with rainbow, Gloucestershire, England, UK, February

RF - Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) female swimming with with young chicks following, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands June

Four Mute swans (Cygnus olor) walking over snow, Hazerswoude, The Netherlands, February

Cape Barren goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) in grass, Phillip Island Nature Park, Victoria, Australia, December

Common merganser (Mergus merganser) male taking off from water, New York, USA, April

Male Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula), Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, February

Dark-bellied brent geese (Branta bernicla) taking flight from grazing field, Wallasea Island, Essex, England, UK, February

Flock of Dark-bellied brent geese (Branta bernicla) flying over sea wall, South Swale, Kent, England, UK

Barnacle geese (Branta leucopsis) feeding on grazing marshes, with one bird wing stretching, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, December

Group of Mute swans (Cygnus olor) on a partially frozen loch, Loch Laggan, Creag Meagaidh NNR, Scotland, UK, December 2010

Pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrynchus) in flight, Norfolk, UK, January

Pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrynchus) flocks in flight leaving overnight roost at dawn, the Wash, Snettisham, Norfolk, UK, January

Flock of Dark-bellied brent geese (Branta bernicla bernicla) feeding on crops, South Swale, Kent, UK, December

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) and cygnets on water, Westhay Moor SWT reserve, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, JUne 2011

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) pair on water in winter dawn mist, Loch Insh, Cairngorms NP, Highlands, Scotland UK, December

RF- Mute swan (Cygnus olor) close up peering at camera, juvenile. Fife, Scotland, UK, November

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) juvenile on water preening, Fife, Scotland, UK, November

Large flock of Wigeon (Anas penelope) swimming and standing on flooded marshland on a foggy winter day with a small flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) in the background

Northern shoveler drake (Anas clypeata) reflected in calm water as it swims among reeds and rushes in flooded marshland on a sunny winter afternoon. Greylake RSPB reserve, Somerset Levels, UK, January

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) pair on loch, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, November

Greylag goose (Anser anser) flying, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April

Goldeneye (Clangula bucephala) pair on woodland loch at dawn on misty morning, Loch Vaa, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April

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Anatidae: A Fascinating World of Waterfowl From the elegant Cygnus atratus, also known as the black swan, to the graceful Mute swan (Cygnus olor) with its adorable cygnets gliding on water at Woodwalton Fen in Cambridgeshire, Anatidae encompasses a diverse array of avian wonders. Witnessing Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) soaring through the sky during a breathtaking sunset at Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT is an awe-inspiring sight that leaves you spellbound. But it's not just about majestic swans; Anatidae introduces us to intriguing species like Corythosaurus and their unique features. The vibrant plumage of Aix galericulata, commonly known as mandarin duck, adds a splash of color to any landscape. Meanwhile, the striking appearance of Alopochen aegyptiaca or Egyptian goose demands attention wherever it goes. In North America's Grand Teton National Park lies a small lake where Calypte anna, Annas hummingbird flits around with unmatched agility and grace. This serene location serves as a sanctuary for various Anatidae species from all corners of the globe. The Mandarin duck (Aix sponsa), originally introduced to the UK, showcases its captivating beauty in both male and female forms. As winter sets in Uitkerkse fields come alive with ducks silhouetted against stunning sunsets while flying overhead. Life isn't always tranquil for these water-loving creatures though; witness the fierce defense displayed by Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) females protecting their nests from arctic foxes—a testament to their unwavering dedication towards ensuring future generations thrive. Finally, we find ourselves in Hokkaido, Japan during February when three magnificent Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) gracefully descend for a landing.