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Estuaries Collection (#6)

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

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) cub, feeding on sedges

Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) cub, feeding on sedges, sitting on rock in temperate coastal rainforest, Inside Passage, Coast Mountains, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada, July

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) two subadults, standing at edge of estuary in temperate

Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) two subadults, standing at edge of estuary in temperate coastal rainforest habitat, Inside Passage, Coast Mountains, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis) adult, breeding plumage, walking on mud

Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis) adult, breeding plumage, walking on mud, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, Deep Bay, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, May

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa melanuroides), Great Knot (Calidris teniurostris)

Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa melanuroides), Great Knot (Calidris teniurostris), Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) and Eurasian Avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta) mixed flock

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Great White Egret (Ardea alba modesta) Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea)

Great White Egret (Ardea alba modesta) Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) and Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis) mixed flock, standing in wetland habitat, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, Deep Bay

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Reserve entrance sign and path in estuary marshland, reclaimed saltmarsh in managed retreat scheme

Reserve entrance sign and path in estuary marshland, reclaimed saltmarsh in managed retreat scheme, Wallasea Island RSPB Reserve, Wallasea Island, Essex, England, February

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View over estuary marshland from coastal embankment, reclaimed saltmarsh in managed retreat scheme

View over estuary marshland from coastal embankment, reclaimed saltmarsh in managed retreat scheme, Wallasea Island RSPB Reserve, Wallasea Island, Essex, England, January

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river at sunset, viewed from Black Rock near Portskewett

View of road bridge over river at sunset, viewed from Black Rock near Portskewett, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, September

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river at sunset, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook

View of road bridge over river at sunset, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, September

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river shrouded in mist at sunrise, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook

View of road bridge over river shrouded in mist at sunrise, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, November

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook, Second Severn Crossing

View of road bridge over river, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, September

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river at dawn, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook

View of road bridge over river at dawn, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, June

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river at twilight with full moon, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook

View of road bridge over river at twilight with full moon, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, June

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river at sunrise, viewed from Black Rock near Portskewett

View of road bridge over river at sunrise, viewed from Black Rock near Portskewett, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, June

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river at sunrise, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook

View of road bridge over river at sunrise, viewed from Divers Rock at Sudbrook, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, May

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river at sunrise, viewed from Caldicot, Second Severn Crossing

View of road bridge over river at sunrise, viewed from Caldicot, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, October

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river at sunset, viewed from Severn Beach, Second Severn Crossing

View of road bridge over river at sunset, viewed from Severn Beach, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Gloucestershire, England, August

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge over river at sunset, viewed from Aust, Severn Bridge (First Severn Crossing)

View of road bridge over river at sunset, viewed from Aust, Severn Bridge (First Severn Crossing), River Severn, Severn Estuary, Gloucestershire, England, September

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View across bay with channels in sand, at low tide in evening light, Humphrey Head, Morecambe Bay

View across bay with channels in sand, at low tide in evening light, Humphrey Head, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria, England, December

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of saltmarsh habitat and bay at low tide in evening light, Humphrey Head, Morecambe Bay

View of saltmarsh habitat and bay at low tide in evening light, Humphrey Head, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria, England, December

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of spit projecting into bay at dusk, Humphrey Head, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria, England, December

View of spit projecting into bay at dusk, Humphrey Head, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria, England, December

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View across bay with offshore windfarm in distance at sunset, Humphrey Head, Morecambe Bay

View across bay with offshore windfarm in distance at sunset, Humphrey Head, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria, England, December

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Boats on mud in coastal creek during low tide at sunset, Leigh-on-Sea, Thames Estuary, Essex

Boats on mud in coastal creek during low tide at sunset, Leigh-on-Sea, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, December

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Birdwatching observatory and pond, Sir Peter Scott Observatory, Caerlaverock W. W. T

Birdwatching observatory and pond, Sir Peter Scott Observatory, Caerlaverock W. W. T
Birdwatching observatory and pond, Sir Peter Scott Observatory, Caerlaverock W.W.T. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, February

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of wetland habitat, Caerlaverock W. W. T. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, February

View of wetland habitat, Caerlaverock W. W. T. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, February
View of wetland habitat, Caerlaverock W.W.T. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, February

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Interior of birdwatching observatory, overlooking Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)

Interior of birdwatching observatory, overlooking Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) and Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) mixed flock, Sir Peter Scott Observatory, Caerlaverock W.W.T

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of jetty, harbour wall and road bridge during very high tide

View of jetty, harbour wall and road bridge during very high tide and stormy conditions at sunrise, Sudbrook Jetty, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, January

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of jetty at sunrise, Sudbrook Jetty, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales

View of jetty at sunrise, Sudbrook Jetty, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, January

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of jetty and road bridge at sunrise, Sudbrook Jetty, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn

View of jetty and road bridge at sunrise, Sudbrook Jetty, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, July

Background imageEstuaries Collection: View of road bridge and full moon rising, Severn Bridge (First Severn Crossing), River Severn

View of road bridge and full moon rising, Severn Bridge (First Severn Crossing), River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, July

Background imageEstuaries Collection: Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, non-breeding plumage, feeding on mudflats

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, non-breeding plumage, feeding on mudflats, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, The Wash, Norfolk, England, October




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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.