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Water Bird Collection (page 5)

"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: Portrait of Great Egret

Portrait of Great Egret

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Closeup of a Glossy Ibis, nonbreeding adult

Closeup of a Glossy Ibis, nonbreeding adult

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Pink plastic flamingo

Pink plastic flamingo

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing on edge of partially frozen lake, Finland, Europe

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing on edge of partially frozen lake, Finland, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) swimming in lake, Finland, Europe

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) swimming in lake, Finland, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) group in partially frozen lake, Finland, Europe

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) group in partially frozen lake, Finland, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: White swans in the frozen water of Spaarne river canal, Haarlem, Amsterdam district

White swans in the frozen water of Spaarne river canal, Haarlem, Amsterdam district, North Holland, The Netherlands, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Green-winged Teal Duck Waterfowl bird

Green-winged Teal Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageWater Bird Collection: King eider Duck Waterfowl bird

King eider Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Blue-winged Teal Duck Waterfowl bird

Blue-winged Teal Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Eider Duck Waterfowl bird

Eider Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Ancient egyptian farmers herding a flock of geese

Ancient egyptian farmers herding a flock of geese
Vintage engraving of Ancient egyptian farmers herding a flock of geese

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Red-breasted merganser diving Duck Waterfowl bird

Red-breasted merganser diving Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Ancient, Antique, Beak, Bird, Bird Watching, Damaged, Distressed, Drake, Duck, Feather

Ancient, Antique, Beak, Bird, Bird Watching, Damaged, Distressed, Drake, Duck, Feather, Flying, Freshwater Bird, Grass, Greater Scaup Duck, Harlequin Duck, Illustration and Painting, Lithograph

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Japanese Art, Crane or Heron by Shunboku

Japanese Art, Crane or Heron by Shunboku
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Crane or Heron by Shunboku

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Japanese Art, Sketch of a Crane or Heron

Japanese Art, Sketch of a Crane or Heron
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Sketch of a Crane or Heron

Background imageWater Bird Collection: The Demon Omatsu Kills Shirosaburo in the Ford, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Demon Omatsu Kills Shirosaburo in the Ford, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Demon Omatsu Kills Shirosaburo in the Ford, 1886. Series: A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Leda and the Swan, 1912. Creator: Kai Nielsen

Leda and the Swan, 1912. Creator: Kai Nielsen
Leda and the Swan, 1912

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Noah Leaving the Ark, 1649-1685. Creator: Adam Colonia

Noah Leaving the Ark, 1649-1685. Creator: Adam Colonia
Noah Leaving the Ark, 1649-1685

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Group of public school children looking at pelicans and swan in the Nation...Washington DC, (1899?)

Group of public school children looking at pelicans and swan in the Nation...Washington DC, (1899?)
Group of public school children looking at pelicans and swan in the National Zoo(?), Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Background imageWater Bird Collection: 'Thornedale, ' Oakleigh Thorne house, Millbrook, New York. 1919. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

"Thornedale, " Oakleigh Thorne house, Millbrook, New York. 1919. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
"Thornedale, " Oakleigh Thorne house, Millbrook, New York. 1919. Two swans on water in foreground

Background imageWater Bird Collection: The Palace of Alexandre at Tzarskoé-sélo, c. 1820. Creator: C. Schultz

The Palace of Alexandre at Tzarskoé-sélo, c. 1820. Creator: C. Schultz
The Palace of Alexandre at Tzarskoe-selo, c. 1820

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Gadwall (Anas strepera) in flight over Lodmoor RSPB reserve, Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK

Gadwall (Anas strepera) in flight over Lodmoor RSPB reserve, Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Great crested grebe pair at courtship (Podiceps cristatus

Great crested grebe pair at courtship (Podiceps cristatus) near Sipplingen on Lake Constance, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Green-backed Heron or Striated Heron (Butorides striatus atricapillus) eating frog

Green-backed Heron or Striated Heron (Butorides striatus atricapillus) eating frog, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Background imageWater Bird Collection: African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus), in flight, Chobe River, Chobe National Park

African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus), in flight, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Background imageWater Bird Collection: African Darter (Anhinga rufa) in flight, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana

African Darter (Anhinga rufa) in flight, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Background imageWater Bird Collection: African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus), juvenile walking on lilypads, Chobe River

African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus), juvenile walking on lilypads, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Bird sanctuary with australasian gannets - New Zealand, North Island, Auckland

Bird sanctuary with australasian gannets - New Zealand, North Island, Auckland, Muriwai Beach

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Reedland with mute swan - Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen, Biberach

Reedland with mute swan - Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen, Biberach, Federsee - Upper Swabia

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Bar-headed goose - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Bar-headed goose - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Graylag goose flapping wings - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher

Graylag goose flapping wings - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Mute swan flapping wings - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Mute swan flapping wings - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Mute swan resting - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Mute swan resting - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Mute swan attacking - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Mute swan attacking - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Breeding colony northern gannets at Muriwai Beach - New Zealand, North Island, Auckland

Breeding colony northern gannets at Muriwai Beach - New Zealand, North Island, Auckland, Muriwai Beach

Background imageWater Bird Collection: King penguin rookery Gold Harbour with elephant seals - South Georgia, Gold Harbour

King penguin rookery Gold Harbour with elephant seals - South Georgia, Gold Harbour

Background imageWater Bird Collection: King penguin group going into sea - South Georgia, Gold Harbour

King penguin group going into sea - South Georgia, Gold Harbour

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Gentoo penguin - South Georgia, Cooper Bay

Gentoo penguin - South Georgia, Cooper Bay

Background imageWater Bird Collection: King penguin group going on land - South Georgia, Gold Harbour

King penguin group going on land - South Georgia, Gold Harbour

Background imageWater Bird Collection: King penguin going on land - South Georgia, Gold Harbour

King penguin going on land - South Georgia, Gold Harbour

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Emperor penguin rookery with iceberg - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Emperor penguin rookery with iceberg - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Emperor penguin group with chicks in front of iceberg - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula

Emperor penguin group with chicks in front of iceberg - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Emperor penguin group with chicksn - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Emperor penguin group with chicksn - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Emperor penguin group with chicks on way to rookery - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula

Emperor penguin group with chicks on way to rookery - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Emperor penguin group on way to rookery - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula

Emperor penguin group on way to rookery - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Emperor penguin playing chicks - Antarctica, Weddell Sea, Riiser Larsen Ice Shelf

Emperor penguin playing chicks - Antarctica, Weddell Sea, Riiser Larsen Ice Shelf

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Emperor penguin Parent with chicks - Antarctica, Weddell Sea, Riiser Larsen Ice Shelf

Emperor penguin Parent with chicks - Antarctica, Weddell Sea, Riiser Larsen Ice Shelf




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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.