Water Fowl Collection

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus), flying at sunset, Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, November 2016

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KEW GARDENS, Greater London. A metal bench seat surrounded by magnolias in bloom at Kew Gardens, two ducks and a blackbird by the bench. Photograph by John Gay. Date range: Jan 1962 - May 1964

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) feeding feather to one of its chicks, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. August

Winter Plumage by Vernon Ward
A group of waterfowl on a lake in a London park including a tufted duck, Mallard, Pintail and Sheldrake

Snow goose (Chen caerulescens) flock in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Portrait of a Mandarin duck (Aix sponsa) male animal and female. UK. Introduced species

Flock of ducks silhouetted against sunset flying over field in winter in the Uitkerkse Polder nature reserve near Blankenberge, West Flanders, Belgium. February 2020

Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) female defending her nest from arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus). Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen. June

Australasian crested grebe pair (Podiceps cristatus australis) in courtship display. Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury, New Zealand. August

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) performing their weed dance during courtship. Den Oever, The Netherlands. July

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) in landscape of Landmannalaugar, Iceland, June

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) three coming into land, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) carrying chick on back, The Netherlands, May

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Swans on the River Trent beside Andresey Bridge and the Malthouses of the Bass Old Brewery, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. Date range: 1960-1974. Photographed by Eileen Deste

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SHAKESPEARE ROYAL THEATRE, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. A view of the Shakespeare Royal Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon looking across the river, with swans in the foreground

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CHISWICK HOUSE AND GARDENS, London. View of an obelisk with a swan in the foreground

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RIVER AVON, Stratford upon Avon. View of river with swans & moored narrowboats and Holy Trinity Church visible in the background

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in early morning light removing its own feathers, during moulting, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, Europe. August

RF- Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water in winter dawn mist. Loch Insh, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland UK, December

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) two in flight, during snowfall, Lake Kussharo, Japan, February

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STOKESAY CASTLE, Shropshire. A 13th century fortified manor house. View of the castle from the south west with swans and pond in the foreground

Gadwall (Anas strepera) male standing on a frozen pond in the winter, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Domestic Duck, Indian Runner Duck, duckling, close-up of head, calling

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) parents and cygnets on a misty lake at sunrise. London, UK. May

Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) flock, in flight over coastal marshland habitat with hides, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, january

Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) adult male, breeding plumage, with head raised in courtship display, swimming in arctic lake, Varanger, Norway, june

White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) three adults, in flight, landing to join flock containing Brent Goose (Branta bernicla), on snow covered grazing marsh habitat, Suffolk, England, february

Smew (Mergellus albellus) adult male, swimming, Martin Mere W. W. T. (captive)
Smew (Mergellus albellus) adult male, swimming, Martin Mere W.W.T. (captive)

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult with young on the back in the first morning light Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. May

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male female pair, Yuyuantan Park, Beijing, China

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) in flight. Gilbert Water Ranch, Arizona, USA. January

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) pair mating on lake. Shanghai Zoo, China

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male female pair, Reddish Vale Country Park, Greater Manchester, UK. December

Canada geese (Branta canadensis) in flight at Abbotsbury Swannery, Abbotsbury, Dorset, England, UK. August 2014

Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) male drake, Valkenhorst Nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult with young on its back, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, June

Mute swan (cygnus olor) family, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, June

Mandarin duck drake (Aix galericulata) on the water, showing orange sail feathers which are used when displaying, Southwest London, UK, March

Clarks grebes (Aechmophorus clarkii) courting pair performing the Weed Ceremony in which they slowly circle breast to breast holding pond weed as nesting material, Lake Hodges, Escondido, California

Cinnamon teal (Anas cyanoptera), male taking flight from water, Orange County, California, USA, April

Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) on the edge of the Upper Yellowstone River. Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. January

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), males in flight, Finland, April

South Georgia pintail (Anas georgica georgica) swimming in front of Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), male. Gold Harbour, South Georgia. October

RF - Mute swan (Cygnus olor) taking off from a pond Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands June

RF - Coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) pair with chicks on water La Pampa, Argentina

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on a misty morning, with wings raised up in aggressive stance, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. December

Canada goose (Branta canadensis) adult swimming leading five goslings, Ithaca, New York, USA

RF- Small group of Pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dawn, The Wash Estuary, Norfolk, England, UK, October 2011

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"Captivating Water Fowl: A Glimpse into the World of Graceful Birds" Witnessing a tender moment, a Great crested grebe delicately feeds a feather to one of its adorable chicks at Valkenhorst nature reserve in The Netherlands. This heartwarming scene earned recognition in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 - Bird Behaviour category. As the sun sets, majestic Whooper swans take flight, creating an enchanting spectacle at Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT. Their graceful silhouette against the vibrant sky leaves spectators in awe. Amidst Kew Gardens' tranquil ambiance, a bench serves as an inviting spot for contemplation while observing water fowl gracefully gliding across serene waters. Vernon Ward's masterpiece "Winter Plumage" captures the ethereal beauty adorned with snowy feathers, showcasing their remarkable adaptation to colder seasons. In perfect harmony, a mesmerizing flock of Snow geese soars through Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge during migration season, painting the sky with their synchronized flight patterns. Introducing themselves to UK's wildlife landscape, Mandarin ducks proudly display their vibrant plumage as both males and females make their mark as introduced species. Against a backdrop of winter hues, silhouettes of ducks take flight over Uitkerkse fields during sunset—a breathtaking sight that showcases nature's artistry even in colder months. The River Avon flows peacefully through Stratford-upon-Avon as water fowl find solace along its banks—creating picturesque scenes that capture both tranquility and natural beauty. Fearlessly defending her nest from an arctic fox intrusion, a female Common eider duck exhibits unwavering determination—an inspiring testament to maternal instinct within this resilient species.