Migratory Collection (#11)

White pelicans (pelecanus erythrorynchos) on the shore of the toxic and salty Salton Sea in California

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), Iceland, Europe

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Cranes fly at dawn over the Der artificial lake in eastern France, where thousands of migratory birds stopover while heading back to Spain

Baltimore Oriole at waterhole, Icterus galbula, Coastal Texas

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Female northern parula or wood warbler perches in a bottlebrush tree. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Female rose-breasted grosbeak eating lantana berries. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Texas, Hill Country. Close-up of monarch butterfly caterpillar crawling on flower stalk. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

A migratory sandhill crane, grus canadensis, comes in for a landing in a pond at sunset in wintertime, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Colorful male and female Mallard, Anas platyrhnchas, ducks wintering in New Mexico, forage for grains and bugs in fresh cut farm fields, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

A pair of sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) wintering in New Mexico in wintertime
Courting pair of Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) in pond, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

A group of migratory sandhill cranes, grus canadensis, wintering in New Mexico, come in for a landing in a pond at sunset, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Sandhill cranes, Grus canadensis, wintering in New Mexico, take refuge from predators like coyotes in a farm pond at sunset, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

A pair of migratory sandhill cranes, grus canadensis, come in for a landing in a pond at sunset in wintertime, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Snow geese, Chen caerulescens, wintering in New Mexico, take refuge from predators like coyotes in a farm pond, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Sandhill cranes, Grus canadensis, and snow geese, Chen caerulescens, take refuge in a farm pond, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Thousands of migrating snow geese, Chen caerulescens, take flight from a pond in Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico. Upwards of 40, 000 geese were wintering in the area

Migrating snow geese, Chen caerulescens, wintering in New Mexico, take refuge from predators at night in the farm ponds of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Migrating snow geese, Chen caerulescens, in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico. Upwards of 40, 000 geese were wintering in the area

Thousands of migratory snow geese, Chen caerulescens, wintering in New Mexico, take flight from a farm pond at sunrise; Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, in wintertime

A group of migratory snow geese, Grus canadensis, wintering in New Mexico, fly in front of a full moon at sunset, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Long-billed Dowitcher, Limnodromus scolopaceus, Welder Flats, Texas

common murre, Uria aalge, and thick-billed murre, Uria lomvia, flocks on ice floes during spring breakup along the Arctic coast, Alaska

snow geese, Chen caerulescens, adults with their goslings during summer molt, near the Colville River delta, along the Beaufort Sea, Arctic Alaska

greater white-fronted geese, Anser albifrons, and snow geese, Chen caerulescens, flocks near the Colville River delta, along the Beaufort Sea, Arctic Alaska

king eider, Somateria spectabilis, on jumbled ice over the frozen Chuckchi Sea, off Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska

sandhill crane, Grus canadensis, chick in the grass, 1002 area of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Brooks Range, North Slope, Alaska

caribou, Rangifer tarandus, resting in fall tundra colors, Denali National Park, Alaska

caribou, Rangifer tarandus, bull resting in Denali National Park, interior Alaska

caribou, Rangifer tarandus, bull in Denali National Park, interior Alaska

caribou, Rangifer tarandus, in Denali National Park, interior of Alaska

caribou, Rangifer tarandus, bull walking in fall colors, Denali National Park, interior of Alaska

greater white-fronted goose, Anser albifrons, walking on the frozen 1002 Coastal
Greater white-fronted goose on 1002 Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

sandhill crane, Grus canadensis, adult with chick, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Sandhill crane adult with chick, 1002 area, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Brooks Range, North Slope, Alaska

caribou in velvet, Rangifer tarandus, bull in Denali National Park, interior Alaska

sandhill crane chick, Grus canadensis, chick in the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

caribou, Rangifer tarandus, with newborn calves, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Caribou with newborn calves, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Brooks Range, Alaska

caribou, Ranfiger tarandus, bull in Denali National Park, interior of Alaska

Northern Shoveler, Anas clypeata, Welder flats, Texas

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"Migratory Wonders: A Journey Across the Globe" Green turtles gracefully glide through crystal-clear waters, embarking on their epic migratory journey to nesting grounds. Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of wildebeest crossing Mara River during their annual migration in Masai Mara, Kenya. Against a backdrop of vibrant fall colors and majestic Mount McKinley, a caribou bull navigates its way through vast landscapes during migration. Swifts soar across the skies with remarkable agility, as they embark on their long-distance migratory flights to warmer regions. European Starlings gather in mesmerizing murmurations, showcasing their incredible migratory instincts and synchronized movements. Seized dead birds serve as a haunting reminder of the illegal trapping operations that threaten migratory species protected by the Game Fund. Oystercatchers strut along sandy shores or wade into shallow waters during their migrations, bringing life and energy to coastal ecosystems. The striking sight of large male Common Scoter sea ducks gliding effortlessly over ocean waves highlights their remarkable migratory journeys. Woodcocks stealthily navigate dense forests under cover of darkness during migration season, captivating with their elusive beauty and behavior. Moorhens elegantly paddle through wetlands while undertaking seasonal migrations, adding charm and grace to these precious habitats. Gray Herons take flight with wings outstretched majestically against blue skies—a symbol of freedom for these magnificent wading birds on their migratory routes. Yellowhammers proudly display vibrant plumage as they traverse vast distances during migration—nature's golden messengers gracing our fields and hedgerows. Embark on an extraordinary adventure around the globe alongside these incredible creatures who embody resilience, instinctual navigation skills, and an unwavering determination to reach distant destinations throughout each passing season.