Wet Land Collection (page 14)

Domestic Cattle, Highland Cattle, cow and calf, standing on frost covered grazing marsh at dawn, Oare Marshes Nature Reserve, Kent Wildlife Trust, Kent, England, january

View of coastal wetland pasture, reedbeds and pools, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, march

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, walking on snow covered grazing marsh habitat, Suffolk, England, february

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, up-ending on water, feeding underwater, Suffolk, England, february

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) cages, housing voles trapped at Crossness Nature Reserve whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to sewage treatment works, Wildwood Trust

Baikal Teal (Anas formosa) x Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) hybrid, escape from private collection, adult male, swimming on flooded former gravel pit, Rye Meads RSPB Reserve, Hoddesdon, Lea Valley

Horse, adult, standing in snow, used for conservation grazing on marshland, with Thames Water sewage sludge incinerator in background, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, february

View of wetland habitat, Pulborough Brooks RSPB Reserve, West Sussex, England, november

Boats on river beside wetland habitat, Glasson Dock, River Lune, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, march

Domestic Sheep, Suffolk mule, ewe, close-up of head, in coastal grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, february

Mercury vapour moth trap on white sheet amongst low vegetation at night, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, june

Domestic Cattle, Highland Cattle, bull, standing on frost covered grazing marsh at dawn, Oare Marshes Nature Reserve, Kent Wildlife Trust, Kent, England, january

Norfolk Hawker (Aeshna isosceles) adult male, resting on reed, being attacked by Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) adult male, in flight, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult and juvenile, standing on grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, january

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, shaking neck feathers into position after preening, standing in grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, january

Sailing boat on open water beside reedbed, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, march
Sailing boat on open water beside reedbed, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, march

Fencing silhouetted in marshland habitat at sunrise, Elmley National Nature Reserve, North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, december

Burning cut reeds in reedbed habitat, How Hill, River Ant, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, march
Burning cut reeds in reedbed habitat, How Hill, River Ant, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, march

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) flock, with ducks on open water of frozen flood, in wetland habitat at sunrise, Oare Marshes Nature Reserve, Kent Wildlife Trust, Kent, England, january

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, feeding, walking on ice of frozen lake, Duns Castle, Duns, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, february

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, feeding, grazing on grass, Suffolk, England, february

View of ecology park with wetland habitat and wind turbine, The Ecology Park, Mile End Park, Tower Hamlets, London, England, september

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) and Dunlin (Calidris alpina) mixed flock, winter plumage, in flight, Norfolk, England, march

View of walkers with dogs at sunset, with church tower in distance, Cley Marshes, Cley-next-the-sea, North Norfolk, England, october

Longhorn Moth (Nemophora degeerella) adult male, resting on nettle leaf, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, june

Domestic Sheep, Suffolk mules, two ewes, standing in coastal grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, january

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) two adult males, one chasing other rival from territory on grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, february

View of flooded wetland habitat and pull-in viewing point at sunrise, East Flood, Oare Marshes Nature Reserve, Kent Wildlife Trust, Kent, England, january

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, swimming on lake, Duns Castle, Duns, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, february

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) juvenile, close-up of head and neck, Suffolk, England, february

Boardwalk and raised hide in reedbed habitat, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, march
Boardwalk and raised hide in reedbed habitat, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, march

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) baited trap on polystyrene float in reedbed ditch, voles are trapped and taken into captivity whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) juvenile, feeding, grazing on grass in grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, february

View of shingle bank spreading inland as sea levels rise, with saltmarsh habitat developing behind it, managed retreat from rising sea levels, Porlock Bay, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, march

Domestic Sheep, Shetland ewes, on coastal wetland pasture, part of Norfolk Wildlife Trust flying flock used for conservation grazing, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, march

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) reedbed, showing low water level due to lack of rain, Norfolk, England, february

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) two adults and juvenile, in flight over snow covered grazing marsh habitat, Suffolk, England, february

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"Exploring the Beauty and Importance of Wetlands: From Boston to South Carolina" Step back in time with this vintage map of Boston, c1880, showcasing the city's expansion through landfill. Witness how wetlands played a crucial role in shaping urban landscapes. Journey down south to South Carolina, where a pathway and boardwalk invite you into the enchanting wetland habitat of Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve. Immerse yourself in its natural beauty along the Thames Estuary. A picturesque scene unfolds as a Little Grey Fergie tractor traverses a snow-covered grazing marsh at sunset in Elmley Marshes N. N. R. The tranquility is interrupted only by the courtship display of an adult pair of Great Crested Grebes on the River Thames, Henley-on-Thames. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves amidst Florida's Everglades. Gumbo limbo trees stand tall while a majestic Great Blue Heron gracefully roams these unique wetlands. Reflecting on history, we glimpse English colonists settling in Georgia during the 1700s – their lives intertwined with these vital ecosystems. Traveling further east brings us to Romania's Danube Delta, where rusting boats rest at the edge of the river. This captivating sight serves as a reminder that wetlands are not only havens for wildlife but also bear witness to human activity throughout time. Crossing oceans once more, Boundary Bay in British Columbia welcomes us with open wings as we encounter another magnificent Great Blue Heron soaring above its waters. Meanwhile, road and suspension bridges over rivers create breathtaking vistas during sunset and dawn respectively – Caldicot overlooking Severn Estuary and Beachley towards Monmouthshire Severn Bridge. These glimpses into various wetland habitats remind us of their ecological significance and undeniable allure. Let us cherish these precious landscapes that provide homes for countless species while offering respite for our souls amid nature's wonders.