Behaviors Collection

Monarch (Danaus plexippus), butterfly emerging from chrysalis on Tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) wings unfolding, series, Hill Country, Texas, USA

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), female feeding young, Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, Texas, USA

Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus), adult eating Agarita (Berberis trifoliolata) berries, South Texas, USA

Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), adult females feeding on blooming Fuchsia, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Queen (Danaus gilippus), adult feeding on blooming Greggs Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii), Hill Country, Texas, USA

Western Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica), adult calling on icy branch of Possum Haw Holly (Ilex decidua) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), female in flight feeding on Petunia flowers, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla), adult bathing in pond, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura), adult drinking, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Leafcutter bee, solitary bees (Megachile sp. ), adult feeding on Indian Blanket, Fire Wheel
Leafcutter bee, solitary bees (Megachile sp.), adult feeding on Indian Blanket, Fire Wheel (Gaillardia pulchella), Texas, USA

Bronzed Cowbird (Molothrus aeneus), adult landing on Agarita (Berberis trifoliolata) with berries, Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, Texas, USA

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger), adult with young, Port Isabel, Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Atlantic Bottlenose and Spotted Dolphin, Bahamas
Mr. Fleetham spent an afternoon photographing these Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella plagiodon). During the several hours in the water a group of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncates)

Shingleback Skink, Tiliqua rugosa, threatening with open mouth and blue tongue, western Australia

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Nature's Behaviors: A Glimpse into the Fascinating World of Wildlife" Witness the majestic Monarch butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, a symbol of transformation and resilience, as it takes flight on Tropical milkweed. The nurturing House Sparrow female diligently feeds her young in Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, showcasing the selfless behavior of motherhood in the avian world. Watch as an Eastern Cottontail indulges in delicious Agarita berries, displaying its resourcefulness and adaptability to survive in its natural habitat. Delicate yet fierce, the Black-chinned Hummingbird gracefully hovers while feeding on blooming Fuchsia flowers – a testament to their unique feeding behaviors and vibrant presence. Marvel at the Queen butterfly delicately sipping nectar from blooming Greggs Mistflower; this elegant creature exemplifies nature's intricate relationships between pollinators and plants. Perched on an icy branch of Possum Haw Holly, a Western Scrub-Jay proudly calls out – a reminder that even amidst harsh conditions, life persists with unwavering determination. Capture the fleeting beauty of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird mid-flight as it skillfully feeds on Petunia flowers; these tiny creatures exhibit remarkable agility and precision. Join a Nashville Warbler bathing joyously in a pond within Hill Country, Texas – witnessing such playful behavior reminds us that wildlife also seeks moments of pure bliss. Quenching its thirst in Hill Country's serene landscape is an adult Mourning Dove; their simple act serves as a gentle reminder to appreciate life's simplest pleasures. Observe Leafcutter bees diligently collecting pollen from Indian Blanket flowers - solitary yet industrious beings contributing to our ecosystem through effective pollination practices.