Migratory Collection (#17)

Burchells zebra (Equus burchelli) large herbivore living in open plains. Linyanti and Savuti areas. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa

Migratory children living in Ramblers Park. They have lived on the road for three years. Nine children in the family. Yakima Valley, Washington. Date 1939 Aug

Migratory laborers wife with three children (not in photo). Near Childress, Texas. Date 1938 June

Migratory agricultural worker from Florida waiting to leave Belcross, North Carolina to another job at Onley, Virginia. It is Sunday and she is wearing her best clothes. Date 1940 July

Drought refugees from Abilene, Texas, following the crops of California as migratory workers. The finest people in this world live in Texas but I just can t seem to accomplish nothin there

The family of a migratory fruit worker from Tennessee now camped in a field near the packinghouse at Winter Haven, Florida. Date 1937 Jan

Opposition to government migratory labor camps. Portland, Oregon. Date 1939

Children of Oklahoma drought refugee in migratory camp in California. Date 1936 Nov

Ruff, historical artwork
Ruff. Historical artwork of a male ruff (Philomachus pugnax), a wading bird. Only the male has the prominent collar of display feathers that gives this bird its name

Pied flycatcher, historical artwork
Pied flycatcher. Historical artwork of a pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca). This small bird is a migrant, spending the winter in northern Africa and breeding throughout Europe

Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight. Photographed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in October

Birds perched on a snowman. Migratory redwing (Turdus iliacus) feeding on a snowmans eye made of a piece of apple, next to a perching starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

Eurasian oystercatcher nest (Haematopus ostralegus) containing three eggs close to Het Noorden windmill. The Eurasian oystercatcher breeds in western Europe, central Eurasia

Sandwich terns and swift terns
Sandwich terns (Sterna sandvicensis) and swift terns (Sterna bergii) taking off from a beach. Sandwich terns are seabirds that breed in dense colonies on the Atlantic

Arctic skua, historical artwork
Arctic skua. Historical artwork of an Arctic skua (Stercorarius parasiticus). This aggressive bird is found throughout the world

Corncrake, historical artwork
Corncrake. Historical artwork of a corncrake, or landrail (Crex crex). This bird differs from its relatives the coot, moorhen and rail in that it does not live in water

Territorial pied avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) threatening a feeding common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) Pied avocets are large wader and migratory birds whose breeding habitat is in shallow

Grey phalarope, historical artwork
Grey phalarope. Historical artwork of a grey phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius). This migratory wading bird breeds in coastal areas in sub-Arctic Eurasia

Tree pipit, historical artwork
Tree pipit. Historical artwork of a tree pipit (Anthus trivialis). This small bird is a migrant, spending the breeding season in Europe and northern Eurasia

Common terns (Sterna hirundo). Male tern (right) offering the female (left) a sand eel as part of a courtship display at a nesting site. This seabird feeds by plunge-diving for fish

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus). The whooper swan is monogamous for life. It breeds in wetland areas of sub-Arctic Europe and Asia and occasionally in Scotland

Sand martin, historical artwork
Sand martin. Historical artwork of a sand martin (Riparia riparia). This small bird spends most of its time catching insects in flight, usually over rivers and lakes

Wheatear, historical artwork
Wheatear. Historical artwork of a wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), a small, ground-dwelling bird. It feeds on insects and other small invertebrates

Flock of common teal (Anas crecca) in flight. This species of dabbling duck breeds in sheltered wetlands in northern Eurasia. It feeds by dabbling for plant food

Little stint, historical artwork
Little stint. Historical artwork of a little stint (Calidris minuta). This small wading shorebird is a migrant, breeding in the sub-Arctic tundra and islands

Redwing, historical artwork
Redwing. Historical artwork of a redwing (Turdus iliacus), a type of thrush. This bird inhabits fields and open country in northern parts of Europe in the breeding season

Sandpiper, historical artwork
Common sandpiper. Historical artwork of a common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos). This is a migratory wading bird that feeds around water

Beluga whale bull
Beluga whale (or white whale, Delphinapterus leucas) bull. In summer, belugas migrate into river estuaries, where they moult

Beluga whales (or white whales, Delphinapterus leucas). In summer, belugas migrate into river estuaries, where they moult

Beluga whales moulting

Migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) on a branch. This insect is widespread throughout Africa, Asia and Australia. It migrates in large swarms that devastate all types of vegetation

Brent geese in flight. These are pale-bellied Brent geese (Branta bernicla hrota), flying over a frozen salt marsh. This goose, which has several subspecies, is native to the Arctic

Pink-footed geese on an ice floe
Pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) alighting on a coastal ice floe. These are migratory birds found in eastern Greenland, Iceland and Svalbard. They fly south to winter in north-western Europe

Brent goose flock in flight. These are pale-bellied Brent geese (Branta bernicla hrota), flying over a frozen salt marsh. This goose, which has several subspecies, is native to the Arctic

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight. This bird is native to Arctic Europe, Asia and America. Its wingspan measures up to 85 centimetres and it can weigh up to 127 grams

Eel life-cycle, artwork. Eels (Anguilla sp.) spend most of their lives in freshwater, but adults (top right) migrate to the sea to spawn. After spawning the adults die

Chromodoris annulata nudibranch
Chromodoris annulata is a large smooth pale-bodied nudibranch with many vivid yellow spots, though these may be absent in some individuals

Tyrannosaurus rex model
Linnet (Carduelis cannabina), artwork. This small songbird is found in Europe, western Asia and northern Africa, migrating south for the winter. The male has the red head patch seen here

Statue of Liberty and birds, 19th century
Statue of Liberty and birds. Birds becoming fatally disorientated by the original torch used on the Statue of Liberty, New York, USA

Greylag geese in flight
Greylag geese (Anser anser) in flight. The greylag goose is a migrant bird, spending the winter in southern Europe and Eurasia, as far south as Thailand and southern China

Bee Colony collapse disorder, artwork
Bee colony collapse disorder, conceptual artwork. Skull and crossbones made out of honeycomb on a yellow and black background

Mute swan sitting on a nest in the snow
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) sitting on a nest in the snow. Mute swans are found in temperate areas of Europe, western Asia and the Russian maritimes

Male common eider duck (Somateria mollissima). This duck is found over the northern coasts of Europe, North America and eastern Siberia

James flamingos (Phoenicoparrus jamesi), Bolivia, South America

USA, Texas, Rio Grande Valley. Male blue grosbeak bathing

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Close-up of male summer tanager perched on tree limb

snow geese, Chen caerulescens, pair on a frozen pond along the coast of the central Arctic, Alaska

Barren ground caribou, Porcupine herd on calving grounds, 1002 coastal plain Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

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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.