Charadriiformes Collection (page 3)

Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) in breeding plumage. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Alaska, USA. June

Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) amongst flowering Sea campion (Silene uniflora), Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. May

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) in flight over water, Hampstead Heath, London, UK, August

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) with wings out stretched with a beak full of sand eels. Close-up portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) alighting on water at dawn, Cheshire, UK, November. Highly Commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2013

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) chicks in the nest, seen from overhead, Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA June

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, coming into land with beak full of sand eels (Ammodytes tobianus). Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight with fish in beak for feeding chick, Machias Seal Island, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, July

Waterfowl at dawn with mist, including Great blue heron (Ardea herodias herodias), American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata), Xochimilco wetlands, Mexico City

Crested terns (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a coastal rock shelf in the early morning with waves breaking in the background. Long exposure. Skenes Creek, Victoria, Australia. July 2016

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) amongst flowering Sea campion (Silene uniflora), Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. May

RF - Puffins (Fratercula arctica) pair, resting on cliffside among flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima), Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. May

Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) in flight over wildflowers, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. May

Adult Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovering / foraging. Northern Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic Norway

Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), in undergrowth in winter, Brittany, France

Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) adult parent and chick together. Suffolk, UK. June

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) flying low over water. Hjalstaviken, Uppland, Sweden

Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), Ronge Island, Antarctica

RF - Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) flying on to the cliff top and gathering around burrows. Isle of Lunga, Treshnish Isles, Isle of Mull, Scotland

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) taking off, Machias Seal Island, Maine, USA, June

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) close up in flight, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Little Tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) North Uist, Scotland, UK, July

Crab-plover (Dromas ardeola) three walking in a row on mudflat, two with food in beaks. Oman, June

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) swimming on the ocean surface, Svalbard, Norway, June

Brunnichs guillemot (Uria lomvia) colony in mist, many birds in flight and nesting on cliffs. Svalbard, Norway, July 2018

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, UK. November

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) in flight, Plazas Islands, Galapagos

Two Little terns (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) with newly hatched chick, Gronant dunes, Denbighshire, Wales, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) nest with three eggs in shingle ridge. County Wicklow, Ireland, June

Pectoral sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) juvenile feeding around edge of shallow flood, Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, West Wales, UK, September

Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) and Purple sandpipers (Calidris maritima) over wintering on the beaches of the Orkney Isles, Scotland, UK, April

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) in flight, Norfolk, UK, August

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea), two fighting in mid-air. Machias Seal Island, New Brunswick / Maine, Canada / USA. July

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) portrait. Vardo, Finnmark, Norway. May

Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) in summer plumage, on Norfolk shoreline in breaking wave, England, UK, May

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

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

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

Tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata), adult in breeding plumage flying in preparing to land, St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA, July

Wilsons Phalaropes (Phalaropus tricolor) flock flying over tufa formations at Mono Lake in late summer, with reflection, California, USA. July 2013

Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) flying over a pattern of kelp and sea foam, photographed from above, St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA. July

Spotted sandpiper (Actitis macularius), with head submerged as it jabs at underwater prey, Caroline, New York, USA, May

American oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) courting pair performing Piping Display, calling as they walk along together, Fort DeSoto Park, Florida, USA, March

Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) flock flying over a frozen lake in falling snow, Wiltshire, UK, March

Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight over Newcastle city centre in a blizzard. Newcastle, UK. March

Little Tern (Sterna albifrons) feeding chick, Sado Estuary, Portugal. June

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Charadriiformes, also known as shorebirds or waders, encompass a diverse group of birds that inhabit various coastal and wetland habitats around the world. From the charming Atlantic puffin with its wings outstretched while landing on Machias Seal Island to the bill rubbing behavior of these adorable creatures on Skomer Island in Wales, UK during April, Charadriiformes never cease to amaze us. Amongst this avian order, we find other fascinating species like the vibrant Yellow Hammer bird and the fierce Sparrow Hawk bird of prey. The elegant Black grouse game bird showcases its beauty through intricate displays in mating rituals. Meanwhile, the Belted kingfisher bird demonstrates its remarkable hunting skills by diving into water bodies to catch fish. The Atlantic puffin captures our attention once again with a close-up shot of its head on Fair Isle in Shetland, Scotland. Its distinctive features are highlighted against a backdrop of stunning scenery. Another captivating image shows a Nuthatch bird perched gracefully amidst nature's wonders. A Puffin (Fratercula arctica) stands proudly on flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima), creating an enchanting portrait that celebrates both wildlife and flora. This harmonious coexistence is truly mesmerizing. While some species have sadly become extinct over time - such as Pinguinus impennis or great auk - others like Hobby small falcon continue to thrive as efficient predators within their ecosystems. Charadriiformes remind us of the incredible diversity found within our natural world and inspire us to appreciate and protect these magnificent creatures for generations to come.