Rookery Collection (page 6)

arctic fox, Alopex lagopus, in winter colors on the 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic
Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) pair landing at sunset, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, Socorro, New Mexico, winter

Brown Pelican on rookery, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Brown Pelican on rookery, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Usa

Gentoo penguins and chicks (Pygoscelis papua) at rookery in Paradise Harbor, Antarctica

Antarctica, Pleneau Island. Gentoo penguin rookery. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Female Antarctic fur seal pup and king penguin side by side on beach
Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) and king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), autumn, Elsehul, South Georgia

Southern elephant seals molting on beach in king penguin rookery
Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) and king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), autumn morning, Allardyce Range in background, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia

King penguin rookery (focus on two chicks in foreground)
The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) chick to the right of the image is molting, St. Andrews Bay with Allardyce Range in background, South Georgia

Antarctic fur seal pup in king penguin rookery (focus on seal pup)
Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) and king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) rookery along shoreline
autumn, Allardyce Range, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) standing along shoreline
autumn, Allardyce Range, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia

Female Antarctic fur seals passing through king penguin rookery
Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) and king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), Right Whale Bay, South Georgia

Southern elephant seal pup in king penguin rookery
Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) and king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), Right Whale Bay, South Georgia

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) rookery
The chick in the foreground is molting, Right Whale Bay, South Georgia

Rookery Building
Antique illustration of a Rookery Building

The American Fisheries Question, Fur Seal Rookery in the Pribylov Islands, Us, USA
The American Fisheries Question, Fur Seal Rookery in the Pribylov Islands, Us, Usa, America, United States, Engraving 1890

The Old Hare and Hounds, Buckridge Street, St Giles in1818 (drawing)
XJF3038369 The Old Hare and Hounds, Buckridge Street, St Giles in1818 (drawing) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annotated by the artist (George Scharf)

Church Lane, St Giless, c. 1840 (engraving)
XJF3038174 Church Lane, St Giles s, c.1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Rookery on Newcastle Exchange Spire UK

VIEWS IN THE ROOKERY, ST. GILES S, London, UK, 19th century engraving

THE ROOKERY, ST. GILES S, 1850. London, UK, 19th century engraving
THE " ROOKERY, " ST. GILES S, 1850. London, UK, 19th century engraving

WA, Redmond, Great Blue Herons (Ardea herodias), on nest at rookery

USA, Alligator Farm Zoological Park, St. Augustine, Florida. Great Egret chicks in the nest

North America, USA, Florida, Venice, Audubon Sanctuary, Common Egret with Nesting Material at Nest

USA; Florida; St. Augustine; Roseate spoombill in the rookery at the Alligator Farm

Northern Elephant Seals fighting, ( Mirounga angustirostris), Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, Pacific Coast Highway, near San Simeon, Central Coast, California, USA

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Rookeries: From Alligators to Penguins" Located in St. Augustine, Florida, the rookery at the Alligator Farm offers a unique glimpse into the wild courtship rituals of alligators. This captivating scene takes us back to 1855 with an engraving titled "Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, " showcasing the bustling activity within a rookery nook. Venturing further north in North America, we find ourselves in Alaska where the endangered Northern Fur Seal seeks refuge and protection within its own rookery. These majestic creatures remind us of the importance of preserving their habitat for future generations. Traveling across continents to South Georgia Island in the Polar Regions, we witness a heartwarming sight as a King Penguin diligently feeds its chick amidst a vast colony at St. Andrews Bay's rookery. The serene beauty of this natural spectacle is truly awe-inspiring. Closer to home, nestled within Lake District lies another enchanting rookery that serves as a sanctuary for various bird species. Here, birds gather together to nest and raise their young ones while enjoying nature's tranquility. A journey through Seychelles' Aldabra and Cosmoledo Atoll brings us face-to-face with an important bird nesting colony situated in Indian Ocean waters. This thriving ecosystem showcases how these remote islands provide vital breeding grounds for numerous avian species. Intriguingly enough, it is not just birds that seek solace within these communal havens; Great Egrets also display their elegance and gracefulness while claiming territory or attracting mates during mating season. Heading south towards Southern Ocean's South Georgia Island once again reveals breathtaking scenes from different years - molting adults huddled together on one occasion while adorable king penguin chicks stand alongside adults on another date captured by photographers lucky enough to witness such wonders firsthand. Rookeries serve as more than just a gathering place for animals.