Ringed Collection (page 5)

Little ringed Plover with prey item

Common Ringed Plover on pebble beach. Isle of Jura Scotland

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) adult, with leg rings, standing in water, Racconigi, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, February

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) adult, with rings on legs, in flight, taking off from loch with trout prey in talons, Aviemore, Cairngorms N.P. Grampian Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, July

Impala, Aepyceros melampus, two grazing, necks bending down to feed, slender legs, long ringed horns, tan coloured fur, dark eye, side view, open grassland in background

Topi, Damaliscus lunatus, side view walking, brown fur, white insides of slender legs, lyrical shaped ringed horns, tail hanging down, open grassland and blue horizon in background

Topi, Damaliscus lunatus, standing, reddish brown body, lyrical shaped ringed horns, tail curling under body, side view, animal looking directly at camera

Waterbuck, Kobus ellipsiprymnus, rear view chewing grass, long brown fur, long curved ringed horns, white ring around rump, white beard, short tail curling up, open grassland in background

Ring-tailed Lemur, Lemur catta, sitting on branch, ringed tail hanging down, black and white face, bright eyes, toes gripping, side view

Uranus and Earth, artwork C017 / 7369
Uranus and Earth. Computer artwork comparing the size of the planet Uranus (large) with the Earth (small). Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. Its mass is roughly 14.5 times that of the Earth

Saturns interior, artwork
Saturns interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Saturn. Usually, Saturn and Jupiter are known as gas giants, but they are not made entirely of gas

Saturn and Earth, artwork C017 / 7357
Saturn and Earth. Computer artwork comparing the size of the planet Saturn (large) with the Earth (small). Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in the Solar System

Saturn, artwork C017 / 0777
Saturn. Computer artwork of Saturn showing its characteristic rings. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest in the solar system

Saturn from space, artwork C017 / 7355
Saturn from space. Computer artwork of the planet Saturn, showing its characteristic rings. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in the Solar System

Saturn from space, artwork C017 / 7359
Saturn from space. Computer artwork of the planet Saturn, showing its characteristic rings. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in the Solar System

Saturn and Earth, artwork C017 / 7356
Saturn and Earth. Computer artwork comparing the size of the planet Saturn (large) with the Earth (small). Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in the Solar System

Alien landscape and planet, artwork C016 / 6343
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of an ringed gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Uranus from space, artwork C017 / 7371
Uranus from space. Computer artwork of the planet Uranus. Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun and the least massive of the gas giants. Its mass is roughly 14.5 times that of the Earth

Uranus from space, artwork C017 / 7372
Uranus from space. Computer artwork of the planet Uranus. Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun and the least massive of the gas giants. Its mass is roughly 14.5 times that of the Earth

Solar system planetary orbits, artwork. The Sun is at centre, with planetary orbits marked by blue ellipses. The four rocky planets of the inner solar system, moving outwards from the Sun

Von Neumann probe at planet, artwork C015 / 0805
Von Neumann probe at planet. Artwork of a self-replicating spacecraft (upper left) exploring a distant alien world. This type of self-replicating spacecraft

Solar system planets, artwork C013 / 9499
Solar system planets, artwork. The eight planets and Pluto (not longer a planet) are shown here in their order from the Sun from top to bottom

Salmon scales, SEM
Salmon scales. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of salmon (Salmo salar) scales. Fish scales are are classified by shape. Salmon scales are known as cycloid (curve edged)

Salmon scale, SEM
Salmon scale. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a salmon (Salmo salar) scale. Fish scales are are classified by shape. Salmon scales are known as cycloid (curve edged)

Rainbow trout scale, SEM
Rainbow trout scale. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) scale. Fish scales are are classified by shape

Agate
A polished slice of agate from Uraguay. Agate (silicon dioxide) is a cryptocrystalline quartz

Agate
A polished slice of agate or chalcedony from Uraguay. Agate (silicon dioxide) is a cryptocrystalline quartz

Pomacanthus imperator, emperor angel fish

Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) immature, being ringed by bird ringer, Norfolk, England, July

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) leg being fitted with metal ring by bird ringer, during annual goose roundup, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England, June

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) and Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) adults and young, mixed flock being rounded up and driven towards holding pens on shore by kayakers on main lake during annual goose

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) immature, being ringed by bird ringer, Norfolk, England, July

Ringed Plover from the race tundrae from northern Scandinavia and Russia

Stitchbird (Notiomystis cincta) adult male, wearing leg rings, perched on twig, New Zealand, november

Black Stilt (Himantopus novaezelandiae) juvenile, wearing leg rings, walking in wetland, New Zealand, november

Bewick's Swan (Cygnus bewickii) adult, with leg ring, taking off from water, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England, march

North Island Robin (Petroica longipes) adult, wearing leg rings, Tiritiri Matangi Island, Hauraki Gulf, North Island, New Zealand, november

North Island Kokako (Callaeas cinerea wilsoni) adult, wearing leg rings, walking along branch, Tiritiri Matangi Island, Hauraki Gulf, North Island, New Zealand, november

Brown Teal (Anas chlorotis) adult, ringed and with radio telemetry aerial visible, standing on submerged log, New Zealand, november

Shore Plover (Thinornis novaeseelandiae) adult, wearing leg rings, foraging on beach, New Zealand, november

White-spotted Wall Gecko (Tarentola annularis) adult, standing on rock in habitat, Pic de Sindou, Sindou, Leraba Province, Burkina Faso

Planets and Sun with scale
Planets and the Sun next to a scale, artwork. The planets of our solar system have been drawn to scale and placed next to each other on a grid

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"Ringed Wonders: From Planets to Lemurs, Unveiling the Beauty of Circles" Discover the mesmerizing allure of rings as we journey through the wonders of our solar system and beyond. 🌍🪐✨ In the vast expanse of our Solar System, planets like Saturn and Uranus captivate us with their magnificent ring systems. The Cassini image reveals Saturn's majestic rings in all their glory, a breathtaking sight that has fascinated astronomers for centuries. Meanwhile, Uranus surprises us with its unique sideways ring formation, adding an enigmatic touch to this distant ice giant. But it's not just celestial bodies that boast these captivating circles; nature too showcases its own versions. Picture a Ring-tailed Lemur gracefully perched on a branch, its tail elegantly wrapped around its body like a living ring—a testament to nature's creativity and adaptability. As we delve deeper into space exploration, the Cassini-Huygens probe provides us with stunning artwork depicting its mission at Saturn—humanity's endeavor to unravel the secrets hidden within those iconic rings. This interstellar voyage reminds us of our insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our home planet. Back on Earth, witness another marvelous spectacle—the Great Bustard spreading its wings wide against an open sky. With feathers resembling concentric circles adorning this vulnerable species' plumage, it serves as a reminder of both nature's beauty and fragility. While contemplating these natural wonders and cosmic marvels might leave you feeling starstruck (or perhaps doughnut-struck), let your imagination wander further still. Imagine Mary’s Heart constellation twinkling above—a celestial symbol forever encircled by love and devotion. Finally, find solace in Cornwall's rugged landscape where Choughs soar freely above Cudden Point—an avian ballet choreographed by Mother Nature herself. These agile birds display elegance as they swoop through the air, their wings creating circular patterns against the backdrop of the stunning coastline.