Estuaries Collection (#3)

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

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

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

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

Tidal Estuary, Scotland

Low Tide, Humberside, England

Bunratty, County Clare, Ireland; Bunratty Castle

Mweelrea, County Mayo, Ireland

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

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

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

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

Jolthead Porgy, Calamus bajonado, side view

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Rock Goby male guarding eggs close to hatching time (note fish eyes inside eggs) Date:

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Black Goby male guarding eggs close to hatching time (note fish eyes inside eggs) Date:

Early in the morning, Lysefjord, Norway, Europe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata orientalis) adult, non-breeding plumage, with prey in beak, walking on tidal mudflat, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, September

Buff-bellied Pipit (Anthus rubescens rubescens) American Pipit nominate subspecies, adult, non-breeding plumage, vagrant standing on tidal wrack, Burton Marsh, Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB Reserve

Greater Painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) adult male and juvenile, standing together, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, October

Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) flock, in flight, landing at night roost site, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, December

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) juvenile, walking in shallow water, Hong Kong, China, October

Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) juvenile, walking on tidal mudflat, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, November

Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) juvenile, with ring on leg, perched on grass stems, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, December

Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) adult, non-breeding plumage, standing on mud, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, September

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica menzbieri) adult, non-breeding plumage, walking on tidal mudflat, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, September

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) adult, in flight, landing in wetland, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, May

Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) immature, in flight, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, December

Siberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita tristis) adult, vagrant standing on tidal wrack, Burton Marsh, Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB Reserve, Dee Estuary, Cheshire, England, December

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

View of sand dunes and estuary, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N. N. R. Cumbria, England, November
View of sand dunes and estuary, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N.N.R. Cumbria, England, November

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

Fishing huts on stilts with suspended carrelets (fishing nets), Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, Brittany, France, October

Lugworm (Arenicola marina) casts on beach, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N. N. R
Lugworm (Arenicola marina) casts on beach, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N.N.R. Cumbria, England, November

River meandering through sands of estuary at low tide, looking from Sandside, River Kent, Kent Estuary, Cumbria, England, May

View of estuary saltmarsh habitat and boats with rising tide, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, England, September

View of mudflats and saltmarsh covered with ice, with old landing stage and sailing boats in distance, Holbrook Creek, River Stour, Stour Estuary, Lower Holbrook, Shotley Peninsula, Suffolk, England

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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.