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Estuaries Collection (#2)

Estuaries are nature's hidden gems, where land and sea intertwine to create breathtaking landscapes

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Eastern mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki. Mature female eating mosquito larvae at surface

Eastern mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki. Mature female eating mosquito larvae at surface
Great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, following kayak. Increasingly, people and sharks come int Date: 12-Jan-20

Background imageEstuaries Collection: UK, England, North Lincolnshire, Barton-upon-Humber, Humber Bridge over the Humber

UK, England, North Lincolnshire, Barton-upon-Humber, Humber Bridge over the Humber Estuary from the south

Background imageEstuaries Collection: UK, England, East Yorkshire, Hull, Hessle, Humber Bridge over the Humber Estuary

UK, England, East Yorkshire, Hull, Hessle, Humber Bridge over the Humber Estuary

Background imageEstuaries Collection: UK, England, Essex, Thames Estuary, Southend, Shoeburyness

UK, England, Essex, Thames Estuary, Southend, Shoeburyness

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, near Tulcea, Romania

Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, near Tulcea, Romania
alluvial land, alluvium, architectural style, architectural styles, balkan, balkan peninsula, biosphere, biosphere reserve, biosphere reserves, biotope, biotopes, body of water, boggy, building

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Shrimpers on the Lower Scheldt (oil on canvas)

Shrimpers on the Lower Scheldt (oil on canvas)
471384 Shrimpers on the Lower Scheldt (oil on canvas) by Baseleer, Richard (1867-1951); 169x198 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Ships in an Estuary with Fishermen by a Jetty (oil on panel)

Ships in an Estuary with Fishermen by a Jetty (oil on panel)
808681 Ships in an Estuary with Fishermen by a Jetty (oil on panel) by Diest, Jeronimus van (1631-p.1675); 44.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Gloucester Docks, before 1922 (oil on canvas)

Gloucester Docks, before 1922 (oil on canvas)
2655570 Gloucester Docks, before 1922 (oil on canvas) by Collier, John (1850-1934); 111.1x146.5 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire, UK; eGloucester City Museums; English

Background imageEstuaries Collection: North Shields (ink on paper)

North Shields (ink on paper)
1213886 North Shields (ink on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 20.1x12.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Gloucester Quay, 1858 (oil on canvas)

Gloucester Quay, 1858 (oil on canvas)
2655612 Gloucester Quay, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Niemann, Edmund John (1813-76); 46.7x61.2 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire, UK; eGloucester City Museums; English

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Low Lights, North Shields (pencil & w / c on paper)

Low Lights, North Shields (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214018 Low Lights, North Shields (pencil & w/c on paper) by Jobling, Robert (1841-1923); 52.7x35.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageEstuaries Collection: King Alfred plans the capture of the Danish fleet, 892 AD

King Alfred plans the capture of the Danish fleet, 892 AD
984725 King Alfred plans the capture of the Danish fleet, 892 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Illuminated landing stage, jetty at the harbour of the fishing village Hamnoy Polar Night

Illuminated landing stage, jetty at the harbour of the fishing village Hamnoy Polar Night
atmospheric, deserted, estuaries, fiord, fishing villages, footbridges, fylkes nordland, harbors, harbour, landing, landing stage, mooring, moskenesoey, moskenesoy, nord-norge, nordic, nordland

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Rorbuer fishermens cabins on the snowy fjord, village view of the fishing village Hamnoy

Rorbuer fishermens cabins on the snowy fjord, village view of the fishing village Hamnoy
deserted, estuaries, fiord, fiords, fishing hut, fishing huts, fishing villages, hamnoya, huts, landscape, landscapes, moskenesoy, no one, nobody, nord-norge, nordic, nordland, north europe

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) roosting at high tide, Severn Estuary, Swansea

Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) roosting at high tide, Severn Estuary, Swansea, Wales, UK, September

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) moulting birds at high tide roost, Bridgewater Bay NNR

Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) moulting birds at high tide roost, Bridgewater Bay NNR, Severn estuary This is a nationally significant site for this species, Somerset, England, August 2009

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Drought TD 15 Cracked earth in the dry Huab River-mouth. Skeleton Coast Park

Drought TD 15 Cracked earth in the dry Huab River-mouth. Skeleton Coast Park
TD-15 Drought - Cracked earth in the dry Huab River-mouth. Skeleton Coast Park, Namibia, Africa Thomas Dressler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageEstuaries Collection: GRH501222

GRH501222
View of the sandy tidal estuary of the Afon Glaswyn looking towards Tremadog Bay with the building known as the Powder House in the far distance

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Boats Wooden Structure Masts Shipyard Park Harvey

Boats Wooden Structure Masts Shipyard Park Harvey
Remnants of an old wooden boat in Shipyard Park, Harvey, New Brunswick, Canada

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Payne's Creek Intertidal Zone Sand Sand Patterns

Payne's Creek Intertidal Zone Sand Sand Patterns
Sunrise over Payne's Creek estuary and tidal flats in Brewster, Cape Cod

Background imageEstuaries Collection: CWN08821106

CWN08821106
Tywi Estuary at Llansteffan

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Sunset over islands on the Shannon estuary, Coney Island, Clare, Ireland

Sunset over islands on the Shannon estuary, Coney Island, Clare, Ireland
Green fields and countryside over looking the islands on the Shannon estuary on a cloudy day at sunset; Coney Island, County Clare, Ireland

Background imageEstuaries Collection: A Ship Anchors Off The Coast Of Astoria; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Ship Anchors Off The Coast Of Astoria; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageEstuaries Collection: A Ship Anchors In The Fog On The Columbia River; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Ship Anchors In The Fog On The Columbia River; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View Of Astoria From Coxcomb Hill; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

View Of Astoria From Coxcomb Hill; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Tidal Estuary, Scotland

Tidal Estuary, Scotland

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Low Tide, Humberside, England

Low Tide, Humberside, England

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Bunratty, County Clare, Ireland; Bunratty Castle

Bunratty, County Clare, Ireland; Bunratty Castle

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Mweelrea, County Mayo, Ireland

Mweelrea, County Mayo, Ireland

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Public hide overlooking flooded former iron ore mining area, surrounded by sea wall on outskirts

Public hide overlooking flooded former iron ore mining area, surrounded by sea wall on outskirts of Millom, Hodbarrow Lagoon RSPB Reserve, Duddon Estuary, Haverigg, Cumbria, England, November

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of wetland habitat, Lower Morass, Black River, Jamaica, December

View of wetland habitat, Lower Morass, Black River, Jamaica, December

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Spotted Redshank RV 820 Tringa erythropus © Richard Vaughan / ardea. com

Spotted Redshank RV 820 Tringa erythropus © Richard Vaughan / ardea. com
RV-820 Spotted REDSHANK - flapping wings Tringa erythropus Distribution: Europe including United Kingdom, Asia and Africa. Passage migrant to UK

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Exposed rippled sandbank on Conwy River estuary at low tide

Exposed rippled sandbank on Conwy River estuary at low tide, with Deganwy beyond, Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Jolthead Porgy, Calamus bajonado, side view

Jolthead Porgy, Calamus bajonado, side view

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Picture No. 11676350

Picture No. 11676350
Rock Goby male guarding eggs close to hatching time (note fish eyes inside eggs) Date:

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Picture No. 11676349

Picture No. 11676349
Black Goby male guarding eggs close to hatching time (note fish eyes inside eggs) Date:

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Early in the morning, Lysefjord, Norway, Europe

Early in the morning, Lysefjord, Norway, Europe

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Traditional fishing boat with foresail and spritsail in the RinkAzAŝbing fjord at Nymindegab

Traditional fishing boat with foresail and spritsail in the RinkAzAŝbing fjord at Nymindegab, West Jutland, Denmark, Europe

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Fjord landscape, panoramic view, Tunhovdfjorden, Dalen, Norway, Europe

Fjord landscape, panoramic view, Tunhovdfjorden, Dalen, Norway, Europe

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Tannic river flowing into a churning sea under storm clouds, beach at Porta Salon, County Donegal

Tannic river flowing into a churning sea under storm clouds, beach at Porta Salon, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Reflections of the sun at dusk, Rodoyfjorden, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Reflections of the sun at dusk, Rodoyfjorden, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Mountains into the fjord landscape of Norway, Soerfoldar, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Mountains into the fjord landscape of Norway, Soerfoldar, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Mountain panorama in Raftsund, Lofoten, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Mountain panorama in Raftsund, Lofoten, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Freshwater stream flowing into estuary, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N. N. R

Freshwater stream flowing into estuary, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N. N. R
Freshwater stream flowing into estuary, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N.N.R. Cumbria, England, November

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Restored cast iron lighthouse, Hodbarrow Lighthouse, Hodbarrow Point, Duddon Estuary, Haverigg

Restored cast iron lighthouse, Hodbarrow Lighthouse, Hodbarrow Point, Duddon Estuary, Haverigg, Cumbria, England, November

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of coastal headland at sunset, Haverigg Spit, Duddon Estuary, Haverigg, Cumbria, England

View of coastal headland at sunset, Haverigg Spit, Duddon Estuary, Haverigg, Cumbria, England, November

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View across wetland towards skyscrapers at sunset, with Great Cormorant

View across wetland towards skyscrapers at sunset, with Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo carbo sinensis) flock in flight, Tin Shui Wai, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, November

Background imageEstuaries Collection: European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) adult, swimming, caught on coastal marshland at high tide

European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) adult, swimming, caught on coastal marshland at high tide, Parkgate Marsh RSPB Reserve, Dee Estuary, Cheshire, England, February




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Estuaries are nature's hidden gems, where land and sea intertwine to create breathtaking landscapes. Abersoch, nestled on the Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd, Wales, is a coastal paradise blessed with an estuary that captivates all who visit. The Dart estuary at Dittisham in South Devon, England offers a tranquil haven for those seeking solace amidst picturesque surroundings. Instow in Devon boasts an estuary that beckons visitors with its serene beauty. From an aerial view of Hayle estuary in St. Ives Bay, Cornwall, one can witness the harmonious dance between river and ocean. Further along the River Dart estuary lies Dartmouth in South Hams, Devon - a place where history meets natural splendor. The Kent Estuary reveals itself from atop Arnside Knott in Cumbria as snow blankets the Lakeland fells nearby. The Estuary of River Urr at Kippford showcases Scotland's stunning coastline with its rugged charm. East Portlemouth provides a mesmerizing vista over the Kingsbridge Estuary near Salcombe, Devon - a sight that leaves visitors spellbound by its sheer magnificence. Yachts patiently await the incoming tide on Warren's River Soch estuary while Laugharne Castle stands proudly overlooking another enchanting Welsh waterway. Alnmouth village basks under a dramatic sky as it gazes out upon Aln Estuary near Alnwick in Northumberland - truly a scene straight out of a postcard. Finally, Kingsbridge Estuary enchants all who venture to this corner of Devon with its idyllic charm and undeniable allure. From Wales to England and beyond, these European treasures remind us of nature's ability to create wonders that leave us breathless. These captivating they can not just bodies of water; they are gateways into worlds filled with awe-inspiring beauty and unending exploration.