Water Fowl Collection (#3)

Group of Swan geese (Anser cygnoides) on grassland, Inner Mongolia, China

Flock of Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) taking off, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. December

Common eider (Somateria mollissima), female on her nest with sea behind, Finland, May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets with head submerged while feeding underwater, with mother watching and helping, Derbyshire, England, UK. June

Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) pair amongst Devil s-thorn yellow flowers (Tribulus terrestris) Etosha National Park, Namibia, March

Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult foraging at night and catching mosquitoes. The Netherlands.March 2014. Highly commended in Asferico Awards 2017

Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) flock flying in mist, Cromarty Firth, Highlands, Scotland, UK April

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) fighting, Finland, April

Snow goose (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) brooding chicks, with rusty orange face from iron rich soil in which it forages. Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

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

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) male on moorland loch, Isle of Skye, Hebrides, Scotland, December

Coscoroba swan, (Coscoroba coscoroba) family with chicks, La Pampa, Argentina

Snow goose (Anser caerulescens) two during migration with dark clouds against the sun, Quebec, Canada, October

Goosander (Mergus merganser) chick hunting mayfly, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing in snowfall, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Greylag geese (Anser anser) fighting, Antwerpen, Belgium, March

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in summer moult stealing Snow goose (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) egg, with Snow goose flapping wings cand calling, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

Black swan (Cygnus atratus) female feeding and escorting cygnets. Werribee Sewerage Park, Victoria, Australia

Wood duck (Aix sponsa) drake in breeding plumage, paddling, Orange, California, USA. Non-ex

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). Male in breeding plumage flying at sunset. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Snow goose (Anser caerulescens), in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Reserve, New Mexico, USA

Pair of adult Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in flight. Skagit County, Washington. January

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at sunrise silhouetted in waters of Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Scotland, UK, August

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

Greylag goose (Anser anser) taking flight from lake. Southern Norway. March

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) close-up of an adult with two young chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014

Greylag geese (Anser anser). Cley, Norfolk, UK, March. Digital composite

Female Pintail (Anas acuta) with chicks, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA, July

Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) foraging, southwest Finland, February

Aggressive Mute swan (Cygnus olor) Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Flock of Stellers eiders (Polysticta stelleri) in flight, Batsfjord, Norway, March

Male King eider (Somateria spectabilis) displaying, Norway, February

Stellers Eider (Polysticta stelleri) male swimming, Varangerfjord, Norway, April, Vulnerable species. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) female with ducklings, Cley, Norfolk, East Anglia, England, UK, July

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) pair on misty lake, Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen Nature Reserve, near Zandvoort, The Netherlands, February

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water, England, December

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets on water, Lac de Saint Point, Franche Comte, France, May

Graylag gosling (Anser anser) resting under parent's wing, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary

Graylag gosling (Anser anser) with parent, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. April

Brown Pelicans, Diving For Food, Tampa Bay, Saint Peterburg, Florida

Great Blue Heron, Hunting For Fish, Tampa Bay, Saint Petersburg, Florida

Wood Storks, Feeding, Tampa Bay, Saint Petersburg, Florida

Brown Pelicans, Scanning For Fish, Tampa Bay, Saint Peterburg, Florida

Brown Pelicans, Coffe Pot Park, Saint Petersburg, Florida

Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) on water on a misty morning, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. June

Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) male on loch on misty morning, Loch Vaa, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) group of three, camouflaged on frozen lake, Kussharo, Hokkaido Japan

Waterfowl at dawn with mist, including Great blue heron (Ardea herodias herodias), American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata), Xochimilco wetlands, Mexico City

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"Captivating Water Fowl: A Glimpse into the World of Graceful Birds" Witnessing a tender moment, a Great crested grebe delicately feeds a feather to one of its adorable chicks at Valkenhorst nature reserve in The Netherlands. This heartwarming scene earned recognition in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 - Bird Behaviour category. As the sun sets, majestic Whooper swans take flight, creating an enchanting spectacle at Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT. Their graceful silhouette against the vibrant sky leaves spectators in awe. Amidst Kew Gardens' tranquil ambiance, a bench serves as an inviting spot for contemplation while observing water fowl gracefully gliding across serene waters. Vernon Ward's masterpiece "Winter Plumage" captures the ethereal beauty adorned with snowy feathers, showcasing their remarkable adaptation to colder seasons. In perfect harmony, a mesmerizing flock of Snow geese soars through Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge during migration season, painting the sky with their synchronized flight patterns. Introducing themselves to UK's wildlife landscape, Mandarin ducks proudly display their vibrant plumage as both males and females make their mark as introduced species. Against a backdrop of winter hues, silhouettes of ducks take flight over Uitkerkse fields during sunset—a breathtaking sight that showcases nature's artistry even in colder months. The River Avon flows peacefully through Stratford-upon-Avon as water fowl find solace along its banks—creating picturesque scenes that capture both tranquility and natural beauty. Fearlessly defending her nest from an arctic fox intrusion, a female Common eider duck exhibits unwavering determination—an inspiring testament to maternal instinct within this resilient species.