Wildfowl Collection (#5)

Common eider (Somateria mollissima), female on her nest with sea behind, Finland, May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets with head submerged while feeding underwater, with mother watching and helping, Derbyshire, England, UK. June

Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) pair amongst Devil s-thorn yellow flowers (Tribulus terrestris) Etosha National Park, Namibia, March

Black necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) adult foraging at night and catching mosquitoes. The Netherlands.March 2014. Highly commended in Asferico Awards 2017

Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) flock flying in mist, Cromarty Firth, Highlands, Scotland, UK April

Snow goose (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) brooding chicks, with rusty orange face from iron rich soil in which it forages. Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male swimming on water in the Beijing area, China, May

American wigeon (Anas / Mareca americana) nest with seven eggs, Anchorage Provincial Park, Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada, June

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) male on moorland loch, Isle of Skye, Hebrides, Scotland, December

Coscoroba swan, (Coscoroba coscoroba) family with chicks, La Pampa, Argentina

Snow goose (Anser caerulescens) two during migration with dark clouds against the sun, Quebec, Canada, October

Goosander (Mergus merganser) chick hunting mayfly, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing in snowfall, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Greylag geese (Anser anser) fighting, Antwerpen, Belgium, March

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in summer moult stealing Snow goose (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) egg, with Snow goose flapping wings cand calling, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

Black swan (Cygnus atratus) female feeding and escorting cygnets. Werribee Sewerage Park, Victoria, Australia

Wood duck (Aix sponsa) drake in breeding plumage, paddling, Orange, California, USA. Non-ex

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). Male in breeding plumage flying at sunset. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Snow goose (Anser caerulescens), in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Reserve, New Mexico, USA

Pair of adult Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in flight. Skagit County, Washington. January

Wigeon (Anas penelope) drake walking on frozen flooded marshland in winter sunshine, Greylake RSPB reserve, Somerset Levels, UK, January

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at sunrise silhouetted in waters of Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Scotland, UK, August

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) pair on loch in heart shape, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, November

Greylag goose (Anser anser) taking flight from lake. Southern Norway. March

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) close-up of an adult with two young chicks. The Netherlands. June 2014

Greylag geese (Anser anser). Cley, Norfolk, UK, March. Digital composite

Female Pintail (Anas acuta) with chicks, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA, July

Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) foraging, southwest Finland, February

Aggressive Mute swan (Cygnus olor) Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Flock of Stellers eiders (Polysticta stelleri) in flight, Batsfjord, Norway, March

Male King eider (Somateria spectabilis) displaying, Norway, February

Stellers Eider (Polysticta stelleri) male swimming, Varangerfjord, Norway, April, Vulnerable species. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) female with ducklings, Cley, Norfolk, East Anglia, England, UK, July

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) pair on misty lake, Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen Nature Reserve, near Zandvoort, The Netherlands, February

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water, England, December

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets on water, Lac de Saint Point, Franche Comte, France, May

Graylag gosling (Anser anser) resting under parent's wing, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary

Graylag gosling (Anser anser) with parent, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. April

Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Grey Plover (Squatarola helvetica), Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Grey Plover (Squatarola helvetica), Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), taking on from frozen Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) close-up showing two roosting juveniles, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), pair in geothermally heated pool, Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus), group in geothermally heated opening in Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), adult pair vocalising, Hokkaido, Japan

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Witness the beauty of wildfowl in their natural habitat, as they grace the skies and waters with their elegant presence. The Black Brant Goose FG 2342 leads a majestic V formation flock, showcasing the remarkable unity and precision of these avian creatures. In Cleveland, UK, Mute Swans engage in courtship behavior amidst the ethereal backdrop of back-lit early morning mist rising from the water, creating a captivating sight that emphasizes love's heart shape. Pink-footed Geese soar through Norfolk's skies in perfect harmony, their synchronized flight pattern reflecting nature's impeccable design. A flock of Mallard Ducks peacefully glides across tranquil waters, reminding us to appreciate simple moments of serenity. The Great Crested Grebe exhibits its nurturing side at Valkenhorst Nature Reserve in The Netherlands. This extraordinary bird feeds one of its chicks a feather - a tender gesture captured by Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 - Highly commended under Bird Behaviour category. As dusk settles over Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT, Whooper Swans take flight against a breathtaking sunset backdrop. Their graceful silhouette against vibrant hues paints an enchanting picture etched forever in our memories. A pair of Mandarin Ducks gracefully swim on a lake in Hessen, Germany - their vibrant plumage adding splashes of color to the serene landscape. Meanwhile, two Mallard Ducklings explore their watery world with curiosity and innocence. In Martin Mere W. W. T. , Lancashire England during February twilight hours, an adult Whooper Swan stands silhouetted on calm waters - an emblematic image symbolizing tranquility and resilience. Mute Swans continue to captivate as they preen themselves meticulously while basking under Cleveland's gentle sunlight. And perched upon rocks at Barnegat Light in New Jersey USA stands Harlequin Duck – resilient even amidst winter’s harshness – embodying strength and adaptability.