Mud Flat Collection (page 2)

Small tidal inlet in the Wadden Sea, North Sea, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Bow net in the North Sea, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Old wooden groyne in the Wadden Sea, North Sea, Spieka-Neufeld, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

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Sunset behind the mountains of the Isfjorden with reflections in the tidal flats, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Europe

Border for land reclamation in the Wadden, Wremer Tief, Wremen, Lower Saxony, Germany

Wadden Sea, North Sea, Wremer Tief, Wremen, Lower Saxony, Germany - IMPORTANT Non exclusive usage, retail calendar, 2015, territory Germany, Austria, Switzerland -

Ripple patterns in front of a tidal creek on the western beach of Spiekeroog, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Rocks overgrown with algae in the intertidal mudflats, Department Cotes dArmor, Brittany, France

Common Cockle -Cerastoderma edule- and Common Razor Shell -Ensis ensis-, shells in the tidal flats, Vlieland, North Holland, The Netherlands

Common Cockle -Cerastoderma edule-, shells in the tidal flats, Vlieland, North Holland, The Netherlands

Beach, North Sea, Rantum, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Aerial view, Ostheller outland, salt marshes with tidal creeks, Norderney, island in the North Sea, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aerial view, Ostheller outland, salt marshes with tidal creeks, Norderney, island in the North Sea, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aerial view, Ostheller outland, salt marshes with tidal creeks, Norderney, island in the North Sea, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aerial view, Ostheller outland, salt marshes with tidal creeks, Norderney, island in the North Sea, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aerial view, Rattendune dune, eastern landmark, Wadden Sea, Norderney, island in the North Sea, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aerial view, groynes protection against land being washed away, Wadden Sea, Baltrum, island in the North Sea, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aerial view, groynes protection against land being washed away, Wadden Sea, Baltrum, island in the North Sea, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aerial view, Baltrum, island in the North Sea, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aerial view, Wadden Sea, Baltrum, island in the North Sea, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aerial view, Wadden Sea, the Kalfamer, eastern side of Juist, island in the North Sea, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Coastal protection wall made of stones on the western beach, Spiekeroog, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

View of the Waddensea from the dyke in Vlieland
Vlieland, one of the Frisian islands of the Netherlands. The view towards the Waddensea

Tidal stream in muddy flats of the Waddenzee
Low tide at the edge of the Wadden sea looking south towards the coastline of the north of the Netherlands

An adult male mudskipper, subfamily Oxudercinae, displaying to other males on the Hunter River, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Wildflowers after winter rain, Pulchera Waterhole, drying out, Ethabuka Reserve, northern Simpson Desert/Channel Country, southwest Queensland, Australia

Three-dimensional model of coastline showing cliffs, caves, grass, headland, estuary and mud flats

Snail, SEM
Snail. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a laver spire snail (Hydrobia ulvae). The snail can seal itself inside its shell by pulling a plug (brown) over its operculum (lower right)

Snail opening, SEM
Snail opening. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the closed operculum (opening) of a laver spire snail (Hydrobia ulvae)

Lesser flamingos (Phoenicopterus minor) walking on a mud flat. These birds are found mainly in the area surrounding the Great Rift Valley in Africa

Knot (Calidris canutus) three adults, winter plumage, foraging on mudflats at low tide, Yorkshire, England, February

Aerial image of East Anglia, England, UK: Mouth of River Great Ouse entering The Wash, King's Lynn, Norfolk
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Baby southern leopard frog, Rana sphenocephala, Welder flats, Texas

Licensed cockle pickers unloading bags after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Licensed cockle pickers unloading from boat after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Licensed cockle picker unloading and weighing cockles after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) adult, foraging, wading on mudflats, North Norfolk, England, winter

View of saltmarsh and tidal mudflats habitat at sunrise, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, North Norfolk, England, september

View of intertidal mudflats habitat at sunset, looking towards Grange-over-sands in Cumbria from Morecambe, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, England, september

View of mudflats at low tide, The Wash, Snettisham, Norfolk, England, november

View over mudflats at low tide during sunrise, Lindisfarne N. N. R. Northumberland, England, winter
View over mudflats at low tide during sunrise, Lindisfarne N.N.R. Northumberland, England, winter

View of boats on intertidal mudflats habitat during low tide at night, looking towards Grange-over-sands in Cumbria from Morecambe, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, England, september

Creek running through saltmarsh and tidal mudflats, viewed on full moon prior to sunrise, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, North Norfolk, England, september

View of track and coastal estuary mudflats, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, The Wash, Norfolk, England, winter

View of coastal estuary mudflats at sunset, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, The Wash, Norfolk, England, winter

Seaweed covered rocks on mudflats at low tide, between North Uist and Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Estuary at low tide revealing mudflats and breakwaters, with paper mill in distance, Swale Estuary, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, august

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The Maldon and Blackwater Estuary mudflats in Essex, England, are a sight to behold. These coastal sea defences provide protection against the relentless power of the ocean while creating a unique habitat for various species. In Vansittart Bay, Kimberley, Western Australia, adult mudskippers of the Oxudercinae subfamily can be found burrowing into the rich mud flats. These fascinating creatures have adapted to their environment by developing lungs that allow them to breathe air when out of water. Meanwhile, another adult mudskipper from the same subfamily gracefully navigates across the vast expanse of Vansittart Bay's mud flats. Its ability to move effortlessly between land and water is truly remarkable. Over at The Wash in Norfolk, England, a flock of Knots takes flight in mesmerizing patterns above their beloved mudflat habitat. Their synchronized movements create an awe-inspiring spectacle against the backdrop of swirling tides. At Morston Quay in Norfolk, rowing boats and sailing dinghies rest on dry land during low tide. The exposed muddy terrain reveals itself as a temporary pause before these vessels once again set sail on open waters. Australia's iconic Brolga Crane stands tall amidst its natural surroundings. This elegant bird finds solace on muddy landscapes where it can display its majestic dance moves and grace us with its presence. A pair of American flamingos engage in courtship rituals while feeding together on a picturesque mudflat scene. Their vibrant plumage adds splashes of color to this serene setting. In perfect formation, three Crab-plovers march along a muddy path with food clutched tightly in their beaks. These birds showcase both unity and resourcefulness as they navigate their way through life on the mudflats. The Brolga Crane continues to captivate Australians with its beauty and grace as it roams freely across expansive muddy terrains throughout the country. Its presence is a testament to the rich biodiversity found in these unique habitats.