Anatidae Collection (page 7)

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) chicks on nest, female in background. Jyvaskyla, Finland. June

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus), at nest with cygnets, Finland, June

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) shaking its wings, Martin Mere WWT Reserve, Lancashire, England, UK

Widgeon (Mareca penelope) pair amongst reeds. Tervatehdas, Finland. April

Canada goose (Branta canadensis) flock taking off from a lake at sunrise. London, UK. November

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) group of young swimming in a drainage channel with a parent in the background, Tealham Moor, Somerset Levels, UK, September

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

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

Sitting duck on Yorkshire roof
A Muscovy duck sits on the ridge of a tiled roof of an old barn in the Yorkshire Dales, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Greylag geese (Anser anser) flock in flight and single white plumage bird, Norfolk, UK

Two Mute swans (Cygnus olor) on water with a backdrop of autumn trees, Loch Insh, Cairngorms NP, Highlands, Scotland, October 2011

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

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) portrait, Slimbridge, 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

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Female Cinnamon Teal stretches its wing on a small island in a pond

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Cinnamon Teal stretches its wings on a pond

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Two ducklings sit on the edge of an island taking a nap

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Young duckling resting on a mud flat island while being reflected in a pond

USA, Wyoming. Jackson Hole, Flat Creek, an adult Trumpeter Swan swims on a partially ice-covered creek

USA, Sublette County, Wyoming. group of Trumpeter Swans stands and rests on an ice-covered pond

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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.