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Water Bird Collection (#30)

"Captivating Water Birds: A Glimpse into their Enigmatic World" From the haunting tales of the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " where an albatross met a tragic fate

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Swan and Fuji

Swan and Fuji

Background imageWater Bird Collection: wild duck farm myanmar

wild duck farm myanmar
Group of ducks are walking, being reared outside on an organic farm near U Bein Bridge, Amarapura, Mandalay region, Myanmar

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Two Ducks On Lake Orta, Northern Italy

Two Ducks On Lake Orta, Northern Italy
Two ducks on Lake Orta, Northern Italy, Piedmont Region, Province of Novara, in the Lake District

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Pella, Lake Orta, Northern Italy, With Duck In The Foreground

Pella, Lake Orta, Northern Italy, With Duck In The Foreground
View of Pella, a small town on Lake Orta, seen from Island of San Giulio, a Unesco World Heritage Site in Northern Italy, in the Lake District, Piedmont Region, Province of Novara

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Great Crested Grebe, Podiceps cristatus), Newcastle, United Kingdom, Europe

Great Crested Grebe, Podiceps cristatus), Newcastle, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Swan (Cygnus), Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Swan (Cygnus), Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Coot (Fulica), young chick feeding, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coot (Fulica), young chick feeding, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Coot (Fulica) young chicks, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coot (Fulica) young chicks, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: N. A. USA, Washington, Olympic NP, Shishi Beach

N. A. USA, Washington, Olympic NP, Shishi Beach
N.A. USA, Washington, Olympic NP, Shishi Beach

Background imageWater Bird Collection: North America, USA, California, Point Lobos. Canada Goose

North America, USA, California, Point Lobos. Canada Goose
USA, California, Point Lobos. Canada Goose

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Gull tracks, Santa Cruz, California

Gull tracks, Santa Cruz, California

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana ) Savannah Rupununi GUYANA. South America

Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana ) Savannah Rupununi GUYANA. South America
Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana ) Savannah Rupununi, Guyana

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Pantanal, Brazil, Anhinga, Anhinga anhinga, perched on a tree

Pantanal, Brazil, Anhinga, Anhinga anhinga, perched on a tree

Background imageWater Bird Collection: USA, FL, Ft. Myers Beach, Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

USA, FL, Ft. Myers Beach, Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Snow goose (Chen caerulescens) landing, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Snow goose (Chen caerulescens) landing, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata) male landing on a frozen pond in the winter, Bosque

Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata) male landing on a frozen pond in the winter, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Northern pintail (Anas acuta) male swimming, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Northern pintail (Anas acuta) male swimming, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Two sandhill crane (Grus Canadensis) in the snow, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Two sandhill crane (Grus Canadensis) in the snow, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Kittiwakes sitting on a huge piece of glacier ice with an expedition boat in the background

Kittiwakes sitting on a huge piece of glacier ice with an expedition boat in the background, Hornsund, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Kittiwakes sitting on a huge piece of ice, Hornsund, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Kittiwakes sitting on a huge piece of ice, Hornsund, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Red-Throated Diver (Red-Throated Loon) (Gavia stellata), Iceland, Polar Regions

Red-Throated Diver (Red-Throated Loon) (Gavia stellata), Iceland, Polar Regions

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Red-Breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) with two chicks, Iceland, Polar Regions

Red-Breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) with two chicks, Iceland, Polar Regions

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) and four cygnets swimming, Iceland, Polar Regions

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) and four cygnets swimming, Iceland, Polar Regions

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) swimming, Iceland, Polar Regions

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) swimming, Iceland, Polar Regions

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Egret takeoff

Egret takeoff from water

Background imageWater Bird Collection: A Pair of Pelicans in Sync on the Water

A Pair of Pelicans in Sync on the Water

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Seabird

Seabird

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Group of adult Australian Pelicans hunting

Group of adult Australian Pelicans hunting
Pelecanus conspicillatus

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Cormorant colony (Phalacrocorax) on the beach, Monkey Mia, Shark Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Cormorant colony (Phalacrocorax) on the beach, Monkey Mia, Shark Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Waterfowl on rock

Waterfowl on rock
A seabird perched on top of a unique rock on Rottnest Island near Perth, WA, Australia

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Chilean flamingoes (Phoenicopterus chilensis) in water

Chilean flamingoes (Phoenicopterus chilensis) in water

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Side view of a Common Cormorant with its wings raised whilst it is standing on a rock

Side view of a Common Cormorant with its wings raised whilst it is standing on a rock

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Black swan (Cygnus atratus) in water

Black swan (Cygnus atratus) in water

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Close-up of a group of charadriiformes birds

Close-up of a group of charadriiformes birds
Zoology: Birds - Charadriiformes. Art work

Background imageWater Bird Collection: A white goose with orange beak

A white goose with orange beak

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Caribbean flamingoes (Phoenicopterus ruber) standing in water

Caribbean flamingoes (Phoenicopterus ruber) standing in water

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Black-necked swan (Cygnus melanocoryphus) in water

Black-necked swan (Cygnus melanocoryphus) in water

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), webbed foot, close-up

Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), webbed foot, close-up

Background imageWater Bird Collection: A Cygnet with grey-light brown coat

A Cygnet with grey-light brown coat

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Side front view of a fourteen-day-old Maned duckling with head in profile

Side front view of a fourteen-day-old Maned duckling with head in profile, down for plumage and webbed feet

Background imageWater Bird Collection: A pair of Coscoroba swans (Coscoroba coscoroba)

A pair of Coscoroba swans (Coscoroba coscoroba)

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata), side view

Magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata), side view

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Lesser flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor), side view

Lesser flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor), side view

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Peru, paracas national reserve, lagunillas fishing village, peruvian pelican (pelecanus thagus)

Peru, paracas national reserve, lagunillas fishing village, peruvian pelican (pelecanus thagus) perching on old tyre

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Lesser Flamingo, Phoeniconaias minor

Lesser Flamingo, Phoeniconaias minor

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Footprint of a duck in wet mud

Footprint of a duck in wet mud

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Emperor Goose with white head and orange feet

Emperor Goose with white head and orange feet




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"Captivating Water Birds: A Glimpse into their Enigmatic World" From the haunting tales of the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " where an albatross met a tragic fate, to the heartwarming sight of two Northern Gannets gracefully touching beaks in greeting, water birds have always held a special place in our imagination. In Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, these majestic Morus bassanus create a mesmerizing spectacle as they engage in their unique ritual. Just like the vibrant Roman mosaic depicting red mullets and ducks together, these birds remind us of nature's harmonious symphony. The enchanting painting "The Wild Swans (The Twelve Brothers Turned Into Swans)" transports us to a world where transformation and resilience intertwine. Similarly, witnessing a flock of snow geese soaring through Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge fills our hearts with awe for their collective grace. As we delve deeper into history, an unknown artist's altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville reveals Saint Hugh of Lincoln surrounded by ethereal beauty. These intricate details capture not only his devotion but also the delicate presence of waterfowl nearby. Nature's wonders continue to unfold at Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk in March when Coot Fulica atra graces us with its elegant presence. The narrowboats moored on Kennet and Avon Canal at sunset offer solace amidst this picturesque scene—a moment frozen in time. Inspired by Salomon Gessner's masterpiece "Leda and the Swan, " we are reminded that even within mythology lies an appreciation for water birds' allure. Their elegance is further exemplified by Smew Duck Waterfowl bird and Pintail Duck Waterfowl bird—symbols of tranquility floating upon serene waters. Water birds embody both mystery and serenity; they captivate our senses and remind us of the delicate balance between humanity and nature.