Rookery Collection (#9)

Picture No. 10869429
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Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) and sea spray, the Neck, Saunders Island, Falkland Islands, South America

Teeming with life, Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) on the beach, the Neck, Saunders Island, Falkland Islands, South America

The American Fisheries Question, Fur Seal Rookery in the Pribylov Islands, Us, USA
The American Fisheries Question, Fur Seal Rookery in the Pribylov Islands, Us, Usa, America, United States, Engraving 1890

Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) adult with two chicks, begging in rookery, Paulet Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, January

Hundreds, if not thousands, of Cape Fur Seals crowded together on a section of beach at Cape Cross Seal Reserve, the breeding area for the seals, Namibia. May 4th, 1998

Adelie penguin with egg F008 / 3620
Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) with egg. This penguin inhabits the islands and waters of the Antarctic and subantarctic regions. It feeds primarily on krill and small fish

Adelie penguins C016 / 6177
Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on their nests, Cape Adare, Antarctica. Photographs taken during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

King penguin chick C016 / 8089
King penguin chick. The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest penguin in the world, reaching a height of around 1 metre

King penguin colony, South Georgia C016 / 8070
King penguin colony. The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest penguin in the world, reaching a height of around 1 metre

King penguin chicks C016 / 8071
King penguin chicks. The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest penguin in the world, reaching a height of around 1 metre

Adelie penguins C016 / 6172
Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on their nests, Cape Adare, Antarctica. Photographs taken during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) rookery, Saunders Island, Falkland Islands, South America

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) rookery, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

Gentoo penguin rookery (Pygoscelis papua), Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctica, Polar Regions

Adeliee Penguin group
Adeliee penguin photographs taken during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition, by expedition surgeon Murray Levick

Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) two adults, breeding plumage, in territorial dispute at rookery, High Island, Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston County, Texas, U.S.A. april

Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) adult pair, breeding plumage, greeting display on nestsite at rookery, High Island, Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston County, Texas, U.S.A. april

Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) adult male, breeding plumage, displaying at rookery, High Island, Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston County, Texas, U.S.A. april

Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) and egret nesting colony in wetland habitat, High Island Rookery, Smith Oaks Nature Reserve, Texas, U.S.A. april

Durham, NH. A Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, in a rookery on the Nature Conservancy s
Durham, NH. A Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, in a rookery on the Nature Conservancys Lubberland Creek Preserve near Great Bay in Durham, NH

Horned Puffin - Rookery - Katmai National Park - Alaska
SE-1011 Horned Puffin - Rookery Katmai National Park - Alaska Fratercula corniculata Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Rookery - early spring
SG-8843 ROOKERY - early spring Corvus faugilegus Ardea London contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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SE-1006 Black-legged Kittiwake - rookery at waterfall near Whittier Prince William Sound - AK Rissa tridactyla Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Elephant seal pups at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery near Cambria, California

Elephant seals spar at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery near Cambria, California

USA, Venice, Florida, Great Blue Herons on Nest passing stick to build nest

USA, Texas, High Island. Great egret in breeding plumage at High Island Rookery

South Atlantic, Falkland Islands, New Island. Black-browed albatross parent preening chick in nest

gentoo penguin, Pygoscelis papua, parent with chick, Beaver Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

gentoo penguins, Pygoscelis papua, on Beaver Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

macaroni penguins, Eudyptes chrysolophus, on New Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

Macaroni penguins, black-browed albatross, and cormorants or blue-eyed shag, sharing a colony on New Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

Black-browed albatross with chicks on the Falkland Islands
black-browed albatross, Diomedea melanophris, with chicks on their nests, New Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

cormorants, Phalacrocorax atriceps, or blue-eyed shags, with chick on nest, New Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

Wood stork with nestlings, Mycteria americana, Alligator Farm rookery, St. Augustine

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Rookeries: From Alligators to Penguins" Located in St. Augustine, Florida, the rookery at the Alligator Farm offers a unique glimpse into the wild courtship rituals of alligators. This captivating scene takes us back to 1855 with an engraving titled "Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, " showcasing the bustling activity within a rookery nook. Venturing further north in North America, we find ourselves in Alaska where the endangered Northern Fur Seal seeks refuge and protection within its own rookery. These majestic creatures remind us of the importance of preserving their habitat for future generations. Traveling across continents to South Georgia Island in the Polar Regions, we witness a heartwarming sight as a King Penguin diligently feeds its chick amidst a vast colony at St. Andrews Bay's rookery. The serene beauty of this natural spectacle is truly awe-inspiring. Closer to home, nestled within Lake District lies another enchanting rookery that serves as a sanctuary for various bird species. Here, birds gather together to nest and raise their young ones while enjoying nature's tranquility. A journey through Seychelles' Aldabra and Cosmoledo Atoll brings us face-to-face with an important bird nesting colony situated in Indian Ocean waters. This thriving ecosystem showcases how these remote islands provide vital breeding grounds for numerous avian species. Intriguingly enough, it is not just birds that seek solace within these communal havens; Great Egrets also display their elegance and gracefulness while claiming territory or attracting mates during mating season. Heading south towards Southern Ocean's South Georgia Island once again reveals breathtaking scenes from different years - molting adults huddled together on one occasion while adorable king penguin chicks stand alongside adults on another date captured by photographers lucky enough to witness such wonders firsthand. Rookeries serve as more than just a gathering place for animals.