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Marie Read Collection

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Background imageMarie Read Collection: Red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) adult feeding on tree sap from shallow

Red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) adult feeding on tree sap from shallow wells it has drilled in bark of Curl-leaf Mountain-mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifoius), Lee Vining Canyon, California

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) in breeding plumage, head and shoulders showing plumes on crown

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) in breeding plumage, head and shoulders showing plumes on crown and neck, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, New York, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male perched in pear (Pyrus sp

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male perched in pear (Pyrus sp.) blossom, eastern redbud in background, New York, USA. May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) with beetle larva in beak about to feed two chicks

Male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) with beetle larva in beak about to feed two chicks, New York, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea), two in flight over nesting colony in field of buttercups

Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea), two in flight over nesting colony in field of buttercups (Ranunculus sp.), Keflavik, Iceland. Digital canvas expansion

Background imageMarie Read Collection: American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), adult in breeding plumage foraging by sweeping

American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), adult in breeding plumage foraging by sweeping its bill from side to side through shallow water, Orange County, California, USA, April

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Clarks grebes (Aechmophorus clarkii) courting pair performing the Weed Ceremony

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

Background imageMarie Read Collection: California Gull (Larus californicus), foraging for alkali flies (Ephydra hians) by

California Gull (Larus californicus), foraging for alkali flies (Ephydra hians) by running through swarm snapping its bill, on the shore at Mono Lake, California, USA. Digital frame expansion

Background imageMarie Read Collection: California quail (Callipepla californica), male emerging from behind snowbank in winter

California quail (Callipepla californica), male emerging from behind snowbank in winter, Mono Lake Basin, California, USA

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) pair performing post-copulatory display

Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) pair performing post-copulatory display (as copulation ends, the male slides off the female leaving his wings draped over her)

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), foraging in water, with reflection, Bear

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), foraging in water, with reflection, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Black terns (Chlidonias niger), pair on a perch, vocalizing during courtship (termed

Black terns (Chlidonias niger), pair on a perch, vocalizing during courtship (termed Erect Posture display), Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, New York, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) male fluttering wings while perched on cherry (Prunus sp

Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) male fluttering wings while perched on cherry (Prunus sp.) branch in spring, New York, USA, April

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Avian feeding frenzy with a flock of White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) swimming

Avian feeding frenzy with a flock of White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) swimming along a channel chasing school of fish

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Royal tern (Sterna maxima) perching on a sand castle on a beach, Fort De Soto Park, St

Royal tern (Sterna maxima) perching on a sand castle on a beach, Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), adult in breeding plumage flying in to land on a perch

Roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), adult in breeding plumage flying in to land on a perch, Orlando, Florida, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) adult in breeding plumage taking flight, Viera Wetlands

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) adult in breeding plumage taking flight, Viera Wetlands, Florida, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Crested auklets (Aethia cristatella) pair interacting while perched on rock, St Paul Island

Crested auklets (Aethia cristatella) pair interacting while perched on rock, St Paul Island, Pribilofs, Alaska, USA, July

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Huge flock of White ibis (Eudocimus albus) in breeding plumage, flying to their mangrove-covered

Huge flock of White ibis (Eudocimus albus) in breeding plumage, flying to their mangrove-covered island rookery, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus), male perched in flowering Eastern redbud tree

Rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus), male perched in flowering Eastern redbud tree, New York, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus), male at granary tree showing many acorns

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus), male at granary tree showing many acorns stored for winter survival, Orange County, California, USA

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), male flapping its wings, autumn colour reflected in water

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), male flapping its wings, autumn colour reflected in water, Ohio, USA

Background imageMarie Read Collection: American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter

American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter, New York, USA, December

Background imageMarie Read Collection: American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) adult feeding chick, Long Island, New York, USA

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) adult feeding chick, Long Island, New York, USA. June

Background imageMarie Read Collection: American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), closeup of individual feeding by using

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), closeup of individual feeding by using its chisel-shaped bill to pry open shellfish, Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: American avocets (Recurvirostra americana) two during aggressive (territorial) encounter

American avocets (Recurvirostra americana) two during aggressive (territorial) encounter, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Common loon (Gavia immer) adult in breeding plumage, preening in the last light of day

Common loon (Gavia immer) adult in breeding plumage, preening in the last light of day, Michigan, USA, June

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Cinnamon teal (Anas cyanoptera), male taking flight from water, Orange County, California

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

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Canada geese (Branta canadensis) two during territorial fight in early spring, Ithaca

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

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) holding an acorn in its bill whilst perched on tree stump

Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) holding an acorn in its bill whilst perched on tree stump, with autumn foliage, New York, USA, October

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Black skimmers (Rynchops niger), three in non-breeding plumage on beach, Fort De Soto Park, St

Black skimmers (Rynchops niger), three in non-breeding plumage on beach, Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. January. Digitally altered to remove distractions

Background imageMarie Read Collection: White pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge with

White pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge with an approaching storm in May, Utah, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) male perched in marsh vegetation

Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) male perched in marsh vegetation (Phragmites) in foreground. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, view toward east

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) male in breeding plumage perched in Crabapple (Malus sp

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) male in breeding plumage perched in Crabapple (Malus sp.) blossom in spring, Ithaca, New York, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) on an ice-covered fence after an ice storm

Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) on an ice-covered fence after an ice storm, Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, USA. January

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male, at feeding excavation in tree trunk in winter

Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male, at feeding excavation in tree trunk in winter, Freeville, New York, USA, January

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) male perched amid snow-covered branches, New York, USA

Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) male perched amid snow-covered branches, New York, USA, February

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) performing sky-pointing display with outspread wings

Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) performing sky-pointing display with outspread wings as part of courtship, Cape St. Marys Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland, Canada. June

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male excavating in search of food, New York, USA

Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male excavating in search of food, New York, USA. Digital composite

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Red-breasted Mergansers (Mergus serrator) male in foreground performing courtship

Red-breasted Mergansers (Mergus serrator) male in foreground performing courtship display to female in background (left), Aurora, New York, USA, April

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Abstract patterns of reflected sky and clouds on the ocean with a silhouetted Red-faced cormorant

Abstract patterns of reflected sky and clouds on the ocean with a silhouetted Red-faced cormorant (Phalarocorax urile) in flight, St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA, July

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Common loons (Gavia immer), two adults and chick swimming on a misty lake in early morning

Common loons (Gavia immer), two adults and chick swimming on a misty lake in early morning, Michigan, USA. June

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea), male perched in alder (Alnus rugosa) during a

Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea), male perched in alder (Alnus rugosa) during a snowstorm in winter, New York, USA, January

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Crested caracaras (Caracara cheriway), midair aggressive interaction between two for

Crested caracaras (Caracara cheriway), midair aggressive interaction between two for access to perch, Martin Refuge, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), adult in breeding plumage, swimming amidst Water

Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), adult in breeding plumage, swimming amidst Water crowfoot flowers, (Ranunculus aquatilis) flowers, Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, USA, July

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Eared Grebes (Podiceps nigricollis), adult feeds a damselfly nymph to one of two chicks

Eared Grebes (Podiceps nigricollis), adult feeds a damselfly nymph to one of two chicks riding on its back, Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, USA, June

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Great crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), female alighting at nest cavity entrance

Great crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), female alighting at nest cavity entrance carrying pine needles as nest material, wide angle captured with remote camera to show habitat, New York, USA

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Eastern screech-owl (Megascops asio) grey morph, roosting in tree cavity in winter

Eastern screech-owl (Megascops asio) grey morph, roosting in tree cavity in winter, Lansing, New York, USA, January



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