Wet Land Collection (page 17)

White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) flock, in flight, landing on snow covered grazing marsh habitat, Suffolk, England, february

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) juvenile, with fish in beak, feeding in water, Midlands, England, august

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) nestbox, covered in snow, Crossness Nature Resrve, Bexley, Kent, England, february

Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) adult, in flight, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, December

Merlin (Falco columbarius) immature, hunting, chasing Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock, in flight, Norfolk, England, march

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) adult, perched on fence post in habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes RSPB Reserve, North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, november

Comb-crested Jacana (Irediparra gallinacea) juvenile, walking on waterlily pads, Kakadu N. P
Comb-crested Jacana (Irediparra gallinacea) juvenile, walking on waterlily pads, Kakadu N.P. Northern Territory, Australia

American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) immature, in flight over water, Florida, U. S. A. august
American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) immature, in flight over water, Florida, U.S.A. august

American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) juvenile, standing in grass, Florida, U. S. A. august
American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) juvenile, standing in grass, Florida, U.S.A. august

Pied Heron (Ardea picata) immature, wading amongst vegetation in billabong, Western Australia, Australia

Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) adult, feeding, tossing up and catching freshly caught small fish into beak, Florida, U.S.A. february

Wandering Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna arcuata) four adults, swimming on river, Yellow River, Kakadu N. P
Wandering Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna arcuata) four adults, swimming on river, Yellow River, Kakadu N.P. Northern Territory, Australia

Common Teal (Anas crecca) adult male, upending, feeding in water, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Common Teal (Anas crecca) flock, in flight over coastal wetland habitat, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, february

Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis) adult, standing on branch at edge of water, Kakadu N. P
Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis) adult, standing on branch at edge of water, Kakadu N.P. Northern Territory, Australia

Camargue Horse, stallion, in flehmen, backlit at sunset, Saintes Marie de la Mer, Camargue, Bouches du Rhone, France

View of freshwater marsh, pool and woodland habitat, Ynys-hir RSPB Reserve, Ceredigion, Wales, june

Wild Chicory (Cichorium intybus) flowering, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, august

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) coppiced stool with new growth, in river valley fen, Great Fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, may

View of pond in raised bog habitat at sunset, Cors Caron National Nature Reserve, Ceredigion, Wales, november

View of misty marshland habitat at sunrise, Mai Po Nature Reserve, Hong Kong, China, december

Marsh Valerian (Valeriana dioica) flowering, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Common Hop (Humulus lupulus) close-up of leaves, Old Fen, Thelnetham Fen, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, may

View of tree and pool on grazing marsh in rime frost at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
View of tree and pool on grazing marsh in rime frost at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, march

View of melting ice on lake and snow covered mountains, Kluane Lake, Kluane N. P. Yukon, Canada, april
View of melting ice on lake and snow covered mountains, Kluane Lake, Kluane N.P. Yukon, Canada, april

Wild Chicory (Cichorium intybus) close-up of flowers, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, august

View of cut sedge and reedbed habitat, in valley fen reserve, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Suffolk, England, november

View of road bridge over river at twilight, viewed from Caldicot, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, august

Narrow Buckler Fern (Dryopteris carthusiana) fronds, growing beside tree stump at edge of reedbed, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Hinderclay Fen, Hinderclay, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England

Bog Stitchwort (Stellaria alsine) flowering, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) flowering, mass growing in upland bog pool, Ceredigion, Wales, june

Baton-rouge Lichen (Herpothallon sanguineum) growing on tree trunk, Corkscrew Swamp, Florida, U. S. A
Baton-rouge Lichen (Herpothallon sanguineum) growing on tree trunk, Corkscrew Swamp, Florida, U.S.A

Common Sallow (Salix cinerea) close-up of leaves, growing in fen, Middle Fen, Thelnetham Fen, Thelnetham, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

White Willow (Salix alba var. caerulea) Cricket Bat Willow, plantation, growing in river valley fen, Lang Fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) close-up of flowers, growing in marshy grassland, Slovenia, june

Marsh Lousewort (Pedicularis palustris) flowering, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Crack Willow (Salix fragilis) habit, split and fallen trunk with regrowth, growing in wet woodland, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Blo Norton Fen, Blo Norton, Little Ouse Valley, Norfolk, England

Crack Willow (Salix fragilis) leaves, growing at edge of reedbed in fen habitat, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Bettys Fen, Blo Norton, Little Ouse Valley, Norfolk, England, june

Common Sallow (Salix cinerea) habit, growing in fen habitat, Middle Fen, Thelnetham Fen, Thelnetham, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Truxor DM 5000 amphibious machine, controlling reedbed growth by cutting reeds back to keep water channels clear, Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, january

Path through reedbed in river valley fen habitat, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Path through reedbed in river valley fen habitat, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, may

View of fen meadow habitat in valley fen reserve, Roydon Fen, Roydon, Upper Waveney Valley, Norfolk, England, june

Wind turbine, generating power to electric anti-predator fence, Elmley Marshes RSPB Reserve, North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, august

View of urban wetland habitat, W. W. T. London Wetlands Centre, Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, may
View of urban wetland habitat, W.W.T. London Wetlands Centre, Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, may

View of sailing boats at edge of flooded former gravel pit habitat, Sailing Lake, Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve, Suffolk, England, march

View of open water in wetland habitat, Rye Meads RSPB Reserve, Hoddesdon, Lea Valley, Hertfordshire, England, october

Viewing platform at edge of fen raft spider pool, in river valley fen habitat, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Viewing platform at edge of fen raft spider pool, in river valley fen habitat, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Floating visitor centre at new nature reserve, Brockholes, Preston, Lancashire, England, january

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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.