Fresh Water Collection (#7)

Great crested grebes C014 / 3034
Great crested grebes. Pair of great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) with their chicks. This bird is found on waters throughout most of Europe and Asia

Great crested grebe carrying its chicks C014 / 3035
Great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) carrying its chicks. This bird is found on waters throughout most of Europe and Asia

European eel eating an earthworm C016 / 5340
European eel (Anguilla anguilla) eating an earthworm. This fish spawns and hatches in salt water, but it spends most of its life in fresh water rivers around Europe

European eel C016 / 5341
European eel (Anguilla anguilla). This fish spawns and hatches in salt water, but it spends most of its life in fresh water rivers around Europe

European eel C016 / 5339
European eel (Anguilla anguilla). This fish spawns and hatches in salt water, but it spends most of its life in fresh water rivers around Europe

European eel C016 / 5338
European eel (Anguilla anguilla). This fish spawns and hatches in salt water, but it spends most of its life in fresh water rivers around Europe

Madagascan river scene C013 / 7033
Madagascan river scene. People on the banks of the Mandrare River, south-eastern Madagascar. The Mandrare is a key water resource in a part of Madagascar which is dry for a large part of the year

Melosira filamentous diatom alage, LM
Melosira sp. diatoms. Light micrograph of filamentous strands of the freshwater diatom alga Melosira sp.. Diatoms are single-celled algae that form cell walls made of silica

Otter Lutra lutra on River Thet Thetford Norfolk

European Otter Lutra lutra young adults around 1 year old play fighting on River Thet, Thetford Norfolk March

European Otter Lutra lutra on River Thet, Thetford Norfolk March

Water Spider (Argyroneta aquatica) adult, with abdominal air bubble, feeding on Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) nymph, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England

California Myotis (Myotis californicus) adult, in flight, hunting over waterhole at night, Amado, Arizona, U. S. A
California Myotis (Myotis californicus) adult, in flight, hunting over waterhole at night, Amado, Arizona, U.S.A. March

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) nymph, clinging to pondweed underwater, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) adult, feeding, sitting on canal bank with reflection, Matlock, Derbyshire, England, December

Small Red Damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) nymph, clinging to pondweed underwater, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England

View of lake in evening sunlight, Rydal Water, Rothay Valley, Ambleside, Lake District N. P. Cumbria, England, August
View of lake in evening sunlight, Rydal Water, Rothay Valley, Ambleside, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, August

View of stream with bridge, drystone wall with gate and pasture with grazing cattle, Malham Cove, Malhamdale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, august

View of path beside stream, drystone walls, pasture with grazing cattle and limestone cliff, Malham Cove, Malhamdale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, august

Path beside river, Ramsons (Allium ursinum) flowering and Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), Janets Foss, Gordale Beck, Malhamdale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, may

View of lake habitat with dead trees, Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, U. S. A. april
View of lake habitat with dead trees, Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, U.S.A. april

Waterfall flowing into lake, Makalia Falls, Makalia River, Lake Nakuru N. P. Great Rift Valley, Kenya, August
Waterfall flowing into lake, Makalia Falls, Makalia River, Lake Nakuru N.P. Great Rift Valley, Kenya, August

Fishermen in boat on river at sunset, River Gambia, Tendaba, Gambia, february

View of river at sunset, Chobe River, Chobe N. P. Botswana, July
View of river at sunset, Chobe River, Chobe N.P. Botswana, July

Makoro canoe silhouetted at sunset, Chobe N. P. Botswana, July
Makoro canoe silhouetted at sunset, Chobe N.P. Botswana, July

Thunderstorm with lightning and fireworks over city and lake at night, Thun, Lake Thun, Swiss Alps, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, August

Icicles hanging from wire fence over upland stream, Powys, Wales, February

Icicles hanging from branches over cascade in upland stream, Powys, Wales, February

Ice and frost around cascades in upland stream, Powys, Wales, January

Arolla Pine (Pinus cembra) roots on rock, with walkers passing by on path at edge of montane lake, Lake Morskie Oko, Tatra N.P. Tatra Mountains, Western Carpathians, Poland, June

Sea Club-rush (Scirpus maritimus) growing on edge of pond habitat, with clouds reflected at sunrise, Elmley Marshes National Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, August

Close-up of hands under tap, Maun, Botswana, July

Pride of the Zambezi tourist houseboat, moored on river, Chobe River, Chobe N. P. Botswana, July
Pride of the Zambezi tourist houseboat, moored on river, Chobe River, Chobe N.P. Botswana, July

Wildlife photographers on boat, silhouetted at sunset, Chobe River, Chobe N. P. Botswana, July
Wildlife photographers on boat, silhouetted at sunset, Chobe River, Chobe N.P. Botswana, July

Hydroelectricity and river flow regulation dam with reservoir, Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell, Colorado River, Arizona, U.S.A. may

Wildlife garden pond with boardwalk and conservatory, Norfolk, England, August

Wildlife garden pond, Norfolk, England, August

View of path beside river, with recreated meanders on former canalised section of river, River Little Ouse, Knettishall Heath Reserve, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, November

View of flooded former gravel pit habitat, Needham Lake, Needham Lake Local Nature Reserve, Needham, Suffolk, England, November

Excavator clearing canal in marshland habitat,s Albufera De Mallorca Natural Park, Muro and Sa Pobla, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, September

Peat moorland habitat with open pools and cotton-grass, Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Boardwalk and viewing platform in reedbed of river valley fen habitat at sunrise, Middle Fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, september

View of river with gravel banks, River Severn, Dolydd Hafren Nature Reserve, Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust, Powys, Wales, March

Sluice gates on river, River Aare, Interlaken, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, August

Waterfall flowing over mountain cliff, Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen, Bernese Alps, Switzerland, June

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"Exploring the Beauty and Vitality of Fresh Water: From Reservoirs to Rivers, Lakes to Marshes" Discovering a hidden gem: Boathouse and boats at the edge of a reservoir, created in 1797-1798 to supply water for West Midlands canal system. Serenity in Snowdonia: A stone bridge gracefully spans over the river Cwm Pennant, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of Gwynedd, North Wales in February. Unveiling nature's intricate artistry: Behold the stunning details of a diatom captured under an electron microscope (SEM), reminding us of fresh water's microscopic wonders. The enigmatic axolotl: An artwork that pays homage to this fascinating amphibian species thriving in fresh water habitats, captivating our imagination with its unique features. Embracing winter's charm on Elmley Marshes N. N. R. : Witness Little Grey Fergie tractor, Ferguson TE20, traversing through snow-covered grazing marshes at sunset - a picturesque scene celebrating fresh water's role in sustaining diverse ecosystems. Nature's delicate masterpiece revealed again: Another mesmerizing diatom viewed through an electron microscope (SEM), highlighting their incredible diversity and importance within freshwater environments. Graceful otter study II - Talisker: Experience the elegance and fluidity captured by an artist using watercolors on paper as they depict this enchanting creature found near freshwater sources. Tiny yet resilient warriors: Meet the extraordinary "water bears, " seen up close under SEM imaging - these microorganisms exemplify adaptability and survival skills within freshwater ecosystems. Olkhon Island - Jewel of Lake Baikal: Immerse yourself in the pristine beauty surrounding this island situated within Russia's majestic Lake Baikal - one of Earth's largest sources of fresh water. Loch Lochy calling from Inverness, Scotland.