Birdwatching Collection (#7)

Young boy looking through binoculars Norfolk summer

Oystercatcher - on post - in breeding season, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
ROG-13706 Oystercatcher - on post - in breeding season South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK Haematopus ostralegus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mixed flock of Ross's Geese Chen rossii and Snow Geese Chen caerulescens, at Sacramento National Wildlife Reserve
ROG-13861 Mixed flock of Ross's Geese and Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens), at Sacramento National Wildlife Reserve California

Western Grebe - evening light - California, United States
ROG-13849 Western Grebe - evening light California, United States Aechmophorus occidentalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

American White Pelicans - feeding collectively at sunset; Bodega Bay, California, United States
ROG-13848 American White Pelicans - feeding collectively at sunset Bodega Bay, California, United States Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Snowy Egrets, Willets, Marbled Godwits and Black-necked Stilts at high tide roost
ROG-13850 Snowy Egrets, Willets, Marbled Godwits and Black-necked Stilts at high tide roost Arrowhead Marsh, East Bay, Oakland; California

Marbled Godwits - coming in to feed, at sunset, California, United States
ROG-13843 Marbled Godwits - coming in to feed, at sunset California, United States Limosa fedoa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red-winged Blackbirds - flock in flight over lake, at Sacramento National Wildlife Reserve, California, United States
ROG-13860 Red-winged Blackbirds - flock in flight over lake, at Sacramento National Wildlife Reserve California, United States Agelaius phoeniceus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal

Long-billed Dowitchers - flock in flight - California, United States
ROG-13863 Long-billed Dowitchers - flock in flight California, United States Limnodromus scolopaceus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Double-crested Cormorants - in flight - California - United States
ROG-13867 Double-crested Cormorants - in flight California, United States Phalacrocorax auritus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Terns - pair sitting on post - Martham Broad - Norfolk - UK
ROG-13713 Common Terns - pair sitting on post Martham Broad, Norfolk, UK Sterna hirundo Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great-crested Grebe - on the nest among water-lilies, Martham Broad, Norfolk Broads, Norfolk
ROG-13711 Great-crested Grebe - on the nest among water-lilies Martham Broad, Norfolk Broads, Norfolk, UK Podiceps cristatus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mixed flock in flight - Ross's Geese and Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) - at Sacramento National Wildlife Reserve
ROG-13858 Mixed flock in flight - Ross's Geese and Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) at Sacramento National Wildlife Reserve, Black Butte mountains/ Mendocino Forest beyond; California

Long-billed Curlew - feeding in saltmarsh and mudflats - California - United States
ROG-13865 Long-billed Curlew - feeding in saltmarsh and mudflats California, United States Numenius americanus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mixed flock in flight - Ross's Geese (Chen rossii) and Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens)
ROG-13857 Mixed flock in flight - Ross's Geese (Chen rossii) and Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) at Sacramento National Wildlife Reserve

Common Tern - sitting on Nature Reserve "No Entry" sign - Martham Broad - Norfolk - UK
ROG-13712 Common Tern - sitting on Nature Reserve "No Entry" sign Martham Broad, Norfolk, UK Sterna hirundo Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Double-crested Cormorant - perched by the sea - California - United States
ROG-13866 Double-crested Cormorant - perched by the sea California, United States Phalacrocorax auritus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Egret / Great White Egret / Common Egret / Great White Heron - fishing on lake shore at sunset
ROG-13870 Great Egret / Great White Egret / Common Egret / Great White Heron - fishing on lake shore at sunset California

Northern Pintail - flock in flight, California, United States
ROG-13859 Northern Pintail - flock in flight California, United States Anas acuta Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Californian Clapper Rail - San Francisco Bay - California, United States
ROG-13853 Californian Clapper Rail San Francisco Bay - California, United States Rallus longirostris obsoletus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pyrrhuloxia - male, on ground; Sonoran desert, Arizona
ROG-13481 Pyrrhuloxia - male, on ground Sonoran desert, Arizona. USA Cardinalis sinuatus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hartlaub's Gull / King Gull, (Larus hartlaubii) Postberg, West Coast National Park, Western Cape, South Africa
ROG-13012 Hartlaub's Gull / King Gull Postberg, West Coast National Park, Western Cape, South Africa Larus hartlaubii Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Flock of Cape Gulls, a form of Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus vetula) on the beach, West Coast, Cape, South Africa
ROG-13011 Flock of Cape Gulls, a form of Kelp Gull on the beach West Coast, Cape, South Africa Larus dominicanus vetula Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Atlantic Puffin In-flight Inner Farne Island, Northumberland. England. UK
ROY-3 Atlantic Puffin - In flight Inner Farne Island, Northumberland. England. UK Fratercula arctica Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Atlantic Puffin Wing flapping Inner Farne Island, Northumberland. England. UK
ROY-14 Atlantic Puffin - Wing flapping Inner Farne Island, Northumberland. England. UK Fratercula arctica Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Birdwatcher on path, and red rock cliff towering above the Brins Mesa Trail. Sedona, Arizona, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

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"Birdwatching: A Journey into Nature's Symphony" As the sun gently rises over Snettisham RSPB Reserve in Norfolk, UK, avid birdwatchers eagerly gather their binoculars and cameras. The tranquil dawn unveils a world of avian wonders, where every fluttering wing tells a unique story. In the New Forest of Hampshire, UK, Siskins and Redpolls gracefully flock to Niger bird seed feeders. Their vibrant colors create a mesmerizing spectacle against the backdrop of nature's lush canvas. Across the Atlantic in California's Central Valley, as dusk approaches, Lesser Sandhill Cranes take flight towards their roost with Mount Diablo majestically framing their journey, and is an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of nature's grandeur. A twitch at Cley North Norfolk introduces us to the enchanting White-crowned Sparrow. Delicate yet resilient, it captivates our hearts with its melodic song amidst January's frosty embrace. Venturing further north to Ingolfshofdi in southern Iceland reveals a bustling colony of Atlantic puffins. These charismatic seabirds steal our attention with their comical antics and colorful beaks that seem painted by an artist’s brushstroke. The mighty Griffon vulture soars high above mountain peaks and valleys; its wingspan evoking both power and grace. This magnificent creature reminds us of nature’s delicate balance between predator and prey. Amidst dense forests stands the Red Crossbill - a masterful acrobat navigating through coniferous branches with precision. Its curved bill perfectly adapted for extracting seeds from pine cones showcases evolution's brilliance. Meet Ms Queen – regal feathers shimmering under golden sunlight – she reigns supreme among her feathered companions. Her elegance embodies royalty within this diverse aviary kingdom. Witnessing birds meticulously preening themselves brings forth admiration for their meticulous self-care rituals; they remind us of the importance of nurturing our own well-being.