Anatidae Collection (page 9)

Goldeneye (Clangula bucephala) pair on woodland loch at dawn on misty morning, Loch Vaa, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) with snowy mountains behind, Loch Etive, Agyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, March. Small repro only

Male Long tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) on water, Batsfjord, Norway, March

Male King eider duck (Somateria spectabilis) on water, Batsfjord, Norway, March

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) walking on ice, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA, April

Graylag gosling (Anser anser) resting under parents wing, Pusztaszer, Hungary

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) male and female facing in opposite directions, central Finland, April

Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) large group feeding, motion blur image, Southern Norway. January

Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) male on a large boulder in the fast flowing and turbulent waters of the Laxa River, Iceland, May. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Canada goose (Branta canadensis) silhouetted on lake at dawn, Stockport, Cheshire, England, UK, December. Did you know? Canada geese mate for life

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) on water with cygnets. Iceland, June

Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) drake swimming through reflection of house, Bude canal, Cornwall, UK. April 2015

Male Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), Batsfjord, Norway, March

Group of male Common eiders (Somateria mollissima) in flight, Iceland, June

Common Teal (Anas crecca) female with ducklings, Finland June

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) in flight in snowfall, Lake Kussharo, Japan, February

Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) on snow, Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) in flight, Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January

White-cheeked pintail (Anas bahamensis galapagensis) resting, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Female Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) taking off from the surface of a lake, Catcott Lows, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, July

Bewicks swans (Cygnus columbianus) small flock in flight, Gloucestershire, UK February

Two Mute swans (Cygnus olor) on River Spey at dawn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on River Spey at dawn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, May

Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) in flight over reeds, Norfolk, UK, May

Mute swans (Cygnus olor) on water at sunrise on foggy morning, Norfolk, England, UK. November

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Northern Shoveler - male on marsh - Castile la Mancha, Spain.. Date:

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Northern Shoveler - male preening the plumage on marsh - Castile la Mancha, Spain.. Date:

Stellers eider duck (Polysticta stelleri) Batsfjord village harbour with red reflections on the water, Varanger Peninsula, Norway, March

Two Mute swans (Cygnus olor) sleeping on snow, Hazerswoude, The Netherlands, February

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) stretching its wings backlit at dawn, Poynton, Cheshire, UK, December

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) in snowfall. Martin Mere Wetlands Trust, Lancashire, UK, January. Animal Portraits category, British Wildlife Photographer Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

Mute swans (Cygnus olor) newly hatched cygnets on pond, Yetholm Loch Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve, Roxburghshire, Scotland, May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water, Wheatfen, Norfolk, UK, November

Black swan (Cygnus atratus) captive

Hand reared Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) in flight. Birds imprinted and trained by Lloyd and Rose Buck for filming purposes. Somerset, UK, January 2011

Two male Mute swans (Cygnus olor) displaying on water in territorial dispute, UK

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on River Spey at dawn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, May

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) group in flight at dusk, Lancashire, UK December

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in flight at dusk, Lancashire, UK

Mute swan {Cygnus olor} on water with reflection, Shapwick Heath (Somerset Wildlife Trust) Nature Reserve, Somerset Levels, Somerset, UK. March

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in late evening light, Fife, Scotland, UK, November. Photographer quote: The last rays of winter sunshine caught this mute swan as it emerged from a reedbed

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on the River Ant at sunset, How Hill, Norfolk, UK, Winter

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, a newly hatched Cinnamon Teal duckling stands on a small mud island in a pond

Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) portrait, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Balgzandpolder

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser americanus) male, New York, USA

Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) female, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Blue Duck Whio & New Zealand Scaup Papango
Blue Duck or Whio, Hymenolaimus malocohynchos, and New Zealand Scaup or Papango, Aythya novaeseelandiae. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand

Tufted Duck, Aythya fuligula, diving underwater whilst Mallard Duck, Anas platyrhynchos, dabbles

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Anatidae: A Fascinating World of Waterfowl From the elegant Cygnus atratus, also known as the black swan, to the graceful Mute swan (Cygnus olor) with its adorable cygnets gliding on water at Woodwalton Fen in Cambridgeshire, Anatidae encompasses a diverse array of avian wonders. Witnessing Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) soaring through the sky during a breathtaking sunset at Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT is an awe-inspiring sight that leaves you spellbound. But it's not just about majestic swans; Anatidae introduces us to intriguing species like Corythosaurus and their unique features. The vibrant plumage of Aix galericulata, commonly known as mandarin duck, adds a splash of color to any landscape. Meanwhile, the striking appearance of Alopochen aegyptiaca or Egyptian goose demands attention wherever it goes. In North America's Grand Teton National Park lies a small lake where Calypte anna, Annas hummingbird flits around with unmatched agility and grace. This serene location serves as a sanctuary for various Anatidae species from all corners of the globe. The Mandarin duck (Aix sponsa), originally introduced to the UK, showcases its captivating beauty in both male and female forms. As winter sets in Uitkerkse fields come alive with ducks silhouetted against stunning sunsets while flying overhead. Life isn't always tranquil for these water-loving creatures though; witness the fierce defense displayed by Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) females protecting their nests from arctic foxes—a testament to their unwavering dedication towards ensuring future generations thrive. Finally, we find ourselves in Hokkaido, Japan during February when three magnificent Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) gracefully descend for a landing.