Water Fowl Collection (page 6)

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) backlit on a misty morning. Valkenhorst Nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) with cygnets on water. Reddish Vale Country Park, Greater Manchester, England, UK. May

Slavonian grebe (Podiceps auritus) Kyrkbosjon, Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) shaking its wings with slow shutter speed to reveal movement, Martin Mere WWT Reserve, Lancashire, UK

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnet swimming. Richmond Park, London, UK. May

Harlequin drakes (Histrionicus laxa) Myvatn, Iceland, June

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) on lilypad, Yuyuantan Park, Beijing, China

Mute swan (cygnus olor) in the first light in the mist Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, June

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in a threathening territorial pose and attacking a rival Lake Geneva, near Geneva, Switzerland, March

Greylag goose (Anser anser) landing with its wings and head raised to chase off another from its territory in a marshland pool, Gloucestershire, UK, January

Bewicks swan (Cygnus columbianus bewickii) adults swimming on a marshland pool, Gloucestershire, UK, November

Dense flock of Common teal (Anas crecca) with a few Wigeon (Anas penelope) and Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata) in flight over others resting on partly frozen flooded marshes

Common shelduck pair (Tadorna tadorna) standing and drinking in the margins of a shallow lake, Gloucestershire, UK, November

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) pair preening in unison, Gloucestershire, UK, December

White-cheeked pintail (Anas bahamensis) flock on water, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Canada goose (Branta canadensis) with gosling, a few days old. Massachusetts, USA. April

Wood duck (Aix sponsa) male in breeding plumage. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. April

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) female with ducklings, in threat posture at the approach of a second female, Lansing, New York, USA

Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) in snow. Japan, February

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) pair at sunrise. London, UK. December

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets and parents swimming. London, UK. May

Canada goose (Branta canadensis) goose reflected in drain canal, in mist at dawn. Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium. May 2010

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) reflected in water. Richmond Park, London, England, UK

Bar headed geese (Anser indicus), four in flight, one calling. Coming in to land at breeding site, Qinghai Lake, Qinghai Province, China

Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) bathing, Zimanga Private Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) Norfolk, England, UK, January

Mineral lake with White-cheeked pintails (Anas bahamensis) during quiet volcanic period, on volcanic caldera, Fernandina, Galapagos, Ecuador

Flock of Mute swans (Cygnus olor), Abbotsbury Swannery, Dorset, England, UK, September

Greylag goose pair (Anser anser) in flight over flooded pastureland with many grazing wildfowl, Gloucestershire, UK, September

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

European pochard (Aythya ferina) drake male on a misty morning, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

RF - Mute swans (Cygnus olor) flock of non breeding adults, Fleet lagoon Dorset, England, UK, June

Canada geese (Branta canadensis) two during territorial fight in early spring, Ithaca. New York, USA

Landscape of a fen at dawn withCanada goose (Branta canadensis). Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen Nature reserve, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands. April

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) on river in winter, Finland, January

Upland goose (Chloephaga picta) goslings, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, October

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

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) flock on snow, Hazerswoude, The Netherlands, February

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in misty hot springs, Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Auckland Island brown teal (Anas aucklandica) flightless and feeds and roosts in onshore kelp beds, lives predominantly on Enderby Island, Auckland Islands, Subantarctic New Zealand January

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) fighting, Finland, April

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) pair in flight in snowy landscape, Finland, November

Egytian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) rear view bathing, sings spread, Zimanga Private Game Reserves, South Africa

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing alone in snow storm, Hokkaido Japan February

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) Batsfjord village harbour, Varanger Peninsula, Norway, March

King eider duck (Somateria spectabilis) male, Batsfjord village harbour, Varanger Peninsula, Norway. March

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in flight, Nemunas River Delta, Lithuania, May

Family of Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus), Iceland, February

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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.