Anatidae Collection (page 3)

White-cheeked pintails (Anas bahamensis) with Western Santa Cruz tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) at pond, Santa Cruz, Galapagos

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

Common merganser (Mergus merganser) female with young on back and around her, Germany, April

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus), adult with young ones, Finland, August

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets. London, UK. April

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

Mute swan (Cygnus olor), two cygnets sheltering under parent's wing. Richmond Park, London, England, UK. April

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming with cygnets in misty lake in morning light. Richmond Park, London, England, UK. May. Cropped image

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnet swimming, cocking head. Barnes, London, England, UK. April

Coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) at nest with eggs. La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina. February

Brent geese (Branta bernicla) flying with moon, Titchwell, Norfolk, UK, December

Flock of Pink footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dusk, Norfolk, England, UK, October

Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) in flight over Rutland Water, Rutland, UK, August

Mandarin duck drake (Aix galericulata) floating on colourful water, Southwest London, UK, January

White-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) and Taiga bean goose (Anser fabalis rossicus) flocks in flight and on water. Latvia. April

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

Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa), females behave aggressively toward a male (second from right) that is trying to join them on a floating log, autumn, New York, USA, October

Common mergansers (Mergus merganser) family, female swimming with seventeen ducklings, some of which are riding on her back, Lansing, New York, USA, June

Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) large flock in pool at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge with setting full moon at sunrise in December, New Mexico, USA. December

Black-bellied whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna autumnalis), group perched amid Spanish moss on bald cypress tree, Lakeland, Florida, USA, January

Group of Swan geese (Anser cygnoides) on grassland, Inner Mongolia, China

Flock of Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) taking off, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. December

Common eider (Somateria mollissima), female on her nest with sea behind, Finland, May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets with head submerged while feeding underwater, with mother watching and helping, Derbyshire, England, UK. June

Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) pair amongst Devil s-thorn yellow flowers (Tribulus terrestris) Etosha National Park, Namibia, March

Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) flock flying in mist, Cromarty Firth, Highlands, Scotland, UK April

Snow goose (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) brooding chicks, with rusty orange face from iron rich soil in which it forages. Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male swimming on water in the Beijing area, China, May

American wigeon (Anas / Mareca americana) nest with seven eggs, Anchorage Provincial Park, Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada, June

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) male on moorland loch, Isle of Skye, Hebrides, Scotland, December

Coscoroba swan, (Coscoroba coscoroba) family with chicks, La Pampa, Argentina

Snow goose (Anser caerulescens) two during migration with dark clouds against the sun, Quebec, Canada, October

Goosander (Mergus merganser) chick hunting mayfly, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing in snowfall, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Greylag geese (Anser anser) fighting, Antwerpen, Belgium, March

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in summer moult stealing Snow goose (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) egg, with Snow goose flapping wings cand calling, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

Black swan (Cygnus atratus) female feeding and escorting cygnets. Werribee Sewerage Park, Victoria, Australia

Wood duck (Aix sponsa) drake in breeding plumage, paddling, Orange, California, USA. Non-ex

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). Male in breeding plumage flying at sunset. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Snow goose (Anser caerulescens), in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Reserve, New Mexico, USA

Pair of adult Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in flight. Skagit County, Washington. January

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) stretching its wings on water. Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January

Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis) in flight at sunset, Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) in flight. Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January

Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) on snow, Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January

Wigeon (Anas Penelope) on estuary mud stretching wings, Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January. Did you know? The oldest known wigeon lived to 34 years old

Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus), ducks and wigeon feeding in the estuary, Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) in flight, Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January

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Anatidae: A Fascinating World of Waterfowl From the elegant Cygnus atratus, also known as the black swan, to the graceful Mute swan (Cygnus olor) with its adorable cygnets gliding on water at Woodwalton Fen in Cambridgeshire, Anatidae encompasses a diverse array of avian wonders. Witnessing Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) soaring through the sky during a breathtaking sunset at Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT is an awe-inspiring sight that leaves you spellbound. But it's not just about majestic swans; Anatidae introduces us to intriguing species like Corythosaurus and their unique features. The vibrant plumage of Aix galericulata, commonly known as mandarin duck, adds a splash of color to any landscape. Meanwhile, the striking appearance of Alopochen aegyptiaca or Egyptian goose demands attention wherever it goes. In North America's Grand Teton National Park lies a small lake where Calypte anna, Annas hummingbird flits around with unmatched agility and grace. This serene location serves as a sanctuary for various Anatidae species from all corners of the globe. The Mandarin duck (Aix sponsa), originally introduced to the UK, showcases its captivating beauty in both male and female forms. As winter sets in Uitkerkse fields come alive with ducks silhouetted against stunning sunsets while flying overhead. Life isn't always tranquil for these water-loving creatures though; witness the fierce defense displayed by Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) females protecting their nests from arctic foxes—a testament to their unwavering dedication towards ensuring future generations thrive. Finally, we find ourselves in Hokkaido, Japan during February when three magnificent Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) gracefully descend for a landing.