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Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis), juvenile plumage, Bainbridge Crater

Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis), juvenile plumage, Bainbridge Crater, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Darwins cactus finch (Geospiza scandens), feeding on Opuntia cactus flower

Darwins cactus finch (Geospiza scandens), feeding on Opuntia cactus flower, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) silhouetted in mixed beech-Douglas fir forest

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) silhouetted in mixed beech-Douglas fir forest. Freiburg, Black Forest National Park, Germany, October

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) Tenerife, Canary Islands

Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) parent bird with chicks on the back while

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) parent bird with chicks on the back while the other parent is feeding the chicks with a fish Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. May

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Common puffball fungus (Apioperdon pyriforme) emitting spores into the air

Common puffball fungus (Apioperdon pyriforme) emitting spores into the air. Spores are ejected when the fungus is disturbed, such as by falling raindrops. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Peppered moth (Biston betularia) showing a comparison of the melanistic form f

Peppered moth (Biston betularia) showing a comparison of the melanistic form f. carbonaria next to the typical paler form on dark soot-covered bark

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus), pair courting, Isabela Island

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus), pair courting, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Aerial view of southern tip of Dominica, Scotts Head. It divides Atlantic from Caribbean

Aerial view of southern tip of Dominica, Scotts Head. It divides Atlantic from Caribbean sea. Dominica, West Indies. October 2020

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult with young on the back in the first

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult with young on the back in the first morning light Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. May

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) flying to winter roost. with motion blur

Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) flying to winter roost. with motion blur, Deciduous wood near Bristol, UK. November

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) portrait, urban park, Bristol, UK. March

Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) portrait, urban park, Bristol, UK. March

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), in undergrowth in winter, Brittany, France

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

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Unidentified Planthopper insect (Euricania cf. splendida) from the family Ricaniidae

Unidentified Planthopper insect (Euricania cf. splendida) from the family Ricaniidae, Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Thorny devil stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain

Thorny devil stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Schmidts wrinkled ground frog (Cornufer schmidti / Platymantis schmidti)

Schmidts wrinkled ground frog (Cornufer schmidti / Platymantis schmidti), endemic to the Bismarck Arpichelago, Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Forested coastline of the Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Forested coastline of the Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Boulengers wrinkled ground frog (Cornufer boulengeri / Platymantis boulengeri)

Boulengers wrinkled ground frog (Cornufer boulengeri / Platymantis boulengeri). Endemic to New Britain. Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Portrait of a Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa) with fly, Willaumez Peninsula

Portrait of a Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa) with fly, Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain

Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia), male among red Sessuvium edmonstoni plants

Yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia), male among red Sessuvium edmonstoni plants, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) feeding in saline lagoon

American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) feeding in saline lagoon, with White-cheeked pintails (Anas bahamensis), Floreanan Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Red-footed booby (Sula sula), brown morph, Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands

Red-footed booby (Sula sula), brown morph, Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata), pair mutual preening in courtship

Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata), pair mutual preening in courtship, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi), comoing ashore after fishing trip

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi), comoing ashore after fishing trip, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Darwins medium ground finch (geospiza fortis), eating native tomatoes

Darwins medium ground finch (geospiza fortis), eating native tomatoes, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Darwins Green warbler finch (Certidea olivacea), highland cloud forest

Darwins Green warbler finch (Certidea olivacea), highland cloud forest, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) pair with chicks, blowhole in background, Punta Suarez

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) pair with chicks, blowhole in background, Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Brown booby (Sula leucogaster), Los Islotes, Espiritu Santo Archipelago National Park

Brown booby (Sula leucogaster), Los Islotes, Espiritu Santo Archipelago National Park, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, September

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), diving, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), diving, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Coral hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus), El Pardito Island

Coral hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus), El Pardito Island, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, September

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Blue-barred parrotfish (Scarus ghobban), El Pardito Island

Blue-barred parrotfish (Scarus ghobban), El Pardito Island, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, September

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Bumphead parrotfish (Scarus perrico), El Pardito Island

Bumphead parrotfish (Scarus perrico), El Pardito Island, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, September

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Panamic sergeant major (Abudefduf troschelii) guarding egg mass

Panamic sergeant major (Abudefduf troschelii) guarding egg mass, removing seastar that was coming to close to egg mass, Punta Resbaladilla, south of El Tecolote, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Giant damselfish (Microspathodon dorsalis) guarding egg mass, Coronado Island

Giant damselfish (Microspathodon dorsalis) guarding egg mass, Coronado Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, August

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), introduced palm, Agua Verde looking towards Loreto

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), introduced palm, Agua Verde looking towards Loreto, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, August

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Panamic green moray (Gymnothorax castaneus), Puerto Escondido, Loreto Bay National Park

Panamic green moray (Gymnothorax castaneus), Puerto Escondido, Loreto Bay National Park, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, August

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Panamic cushion star (Pentaceraster cumingi), Botella Point

Panamic cushion star (Pentaceraster cumingi), Botella Point, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, August

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Californian sea lion (Zalophus californianus), Los Islotes

Californian sea lion (Zalophus californianus), Los Islotes, Espiritu Santo Archipelago National Park, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, September

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male passing fish to female, courtship behaviour, Lorraine

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male passing fish to female, courtship behaviour, Lorraine, France, March

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male perched on branch, Lorraine, France, July

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male perched on branch, Lorraine, France, July

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis) male and female perched on a root when building the nest

Kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis) male and female perched on a root when building the nest, Lorraine, France, March

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Coyote (Canis latrans) female with newborn pups. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Coyote (Canis latrans) female with newborn pups. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: American buffalo (Bison bison) herd. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

American buffalo (Bison bison) herd. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) one of largest flowers in the world

Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) one of largest flowers in the world. Blooming in Papillote Garden, Dominica, West Indies

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Conical brittlestem fungus (Psathyrella conopilus), Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium

Conical brittlestem fungus (Psathyrella conopilus), Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: American eel (Anguilla rostrata) in a spring-fed cave, Florida, USA

American eel (Anguilla rostrata) in a spring-fed cave, Florida, USA

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: School of Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) fish in a spring, Florida, USA

School of Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) fish in a spring, Florida, USA

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) migrate up river, Vancouver Island, Canada

Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) migrate up river, Vancouver Island, Canada

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Aerial view of Drying out salt lake, called Old Wives Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada

Aerial view of Drying out salt lake, called Old Wives Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) clinging to a fallen tree branch off Vancouver

Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) clinging to a fallen tree branch off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Close-up abstract of the eggs of kelp greenling fish (Hexagrammos decagrammus

Close-up abstract of the eggs of kelp greenling fish (Hexagrammos decagrammus) off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: RF - Eurasian goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) juvenile in snow, Vitbergets Nature Reserve

RF - Eurasian goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) juvenile in snow, Vitbergets Nature Reserve, Vasterbotten, Sweden (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: RF - Two Raven (Corvus corax) perched in tree, Vitbergets Nature Reserve, Vasterbotten

RF - Two Raven (Corvus corax) perched in tree, Vitbergets Nature Reserve, Vasterbotten, Sweden (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: RF - Raven (Corvus corax) landing Vitbergets Nature Reserve, Vasterbotten

RF - Raven (Corvus corax) landing Vitbergets Nature Reserve, Vasterbotten, Sweden (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: RF - Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) flying, Hornoya, Varanger, Finnmark

RF - Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) flying, Hornoya, Varanger, Finnmark, Norway (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: RF - Long-tailed duck or Old-squaw (Clangula hyemalis) male, Varanger Peninsula, Norway

RF - Long-tailed duck or Old-squaw (Clangula hyemalis) male, Varanger Peninsula, Norway, Scandinavia (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Emerald cockroach wasp (Ampulex compressa) injecting venom into cockroach

Emerald cockroach wasp (Ampulex compressa) injecting venom into cockroach, before it drags it down to its den. Buxa tiger reserve, India

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Eucharited Wasp (Eucharitedae) parasitic wasp, which attacks ants, Coochbehar, India

Eucharited Wasp (Eucharitedae) parasitic wasp, which attacks ants, Coochbehar, India

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Spider wasp (Pompilidae) with spider prey, Buxa Tiger Reserve, India

Spider wasp (Pompilidae) with spider prey, Buxa Tiger Reserve, India

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Globular springtail (Dicyrtomina saundersi) on dew-covered dead leaf. Derbyshire, UK

Globular springtail (Dicyrtomina saundersi) on dew-covered dead leaf. Derbyshire, UK. October

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Bog cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK

Bog cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Trails left on sand-covered rock from Edible periwinkle (Littorina littorea

Trails left on sand-covered rock from Edible periwinkle (Littorina littorea) grazing on algae. Cornwall, UK. May

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint

Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint. The rows of chitinous, recurved teeth (the cuticula, part of the radula) leave a distinctive zigzag pattern

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Close up of snowflakes surrounded by frost on a car window early in the morning

Close up of snowflakes surrounded by frost on a car window early in the morning. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. Febauary

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Broad-leaved pondweed (Potamogeton natans) growing in moorland pool

Broad-leaved pondweed (Potamogeton natans) growing in moorland pool, with raindrops beading on the hydrophobic surface of the leaves. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. December

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) growing on dead branches floating in an

Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) growing on dead branches floating in an area of flooded woodland. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. February

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Velvet Shank / Winter Fungus (Flammulina velutipes), growing on moss-covered dead tree

Velvet Shank / Winter Fungus (Flammulina velutipes), growing on moss-covered dead tree. Park District National Park, UK. December. Focus stacked image

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Green elfcup fungus (Chlorociboria aeruginascens) fruiting bodies on decaying wood

Green elfcup fungus (Chlorociboria aeruginascens) fruiting bodies on decaying wood. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Collared earthstar (Geastrum triplex) fungus growing on forest floor

Collared earthstar (Geastrum triplex) fungus growing on forest floor. Spores are ejected when the fungus is disturbed, such as by falling raindrops. Peak District National park, Derbyshire. UK

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Commuity of mosses predominately red Sphagnum Moss (Sphagnum sp

Commuity of mosses predominately red Sphagnum Moss (Sphagnum sp.), with Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia sp.) growing alongside, in blanket bog. Glen Affric, Scotland, UK. October. Focus stacked image

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Common Orb Weaver (Metellina sp. ) male. With the camera at a very precise angle to

Common Orb Weaver (Metellina sp. ) male. With the camera at a very precise angle to
Common Orb Weaver (Metellina sp.) male. With the camera at a very precise angle to the sun, the silk of the web refracted the light into a rainbow of coloured bands

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Sallow kitten moth (Furcula furcula), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Sallow kitten moth (Furcula furcula), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus stacke image

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Violet Ground Beetle (Carabus violaceu) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. July

Violet Ground Beetle (Carabus violaceu) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. July

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Beautiful hook-tip moth (Laspeyria flexula). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK

Beautiful hook-tip moth (Laspeyria flexula). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. June. Focus stacked image

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Elephant hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor), close up of head, showing detail of compound eye

Elephant hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor), close up of head, showing detail of compound eye. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May. Focus stacked image

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Close-up of scales on underside of Red admiral butterfly wing (Vanessa atalanta)

Close-up of scales on underside of Red admiral butterfly wing (Vanessa atalanta). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus stacked image

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: New Forest Pony (Equus caballus) New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK. May

New Forest Pony (Equus caballus) New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK. May

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) grooming her cubs North London, England, UK. April

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) grooming her cubs North London, England, UK. April

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing or spouting and fluking

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing or spouting and fluking, Southeast Alaska, USA

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Elegant conch (Lentigo pipus) close up of eye stalks, Philippines

Elegant conch (Lentigo pipus) close up of eye stalks, Philippines

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Sri Lankan elephants (Elephas maximus) Indian elephant subspecies, Pinnawala village

Sri Lankan elephants (Elephas maximus) Indian elephant subspecies, Pinnawala village, Sri Lanka. Endangered species

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: The Chocolate Hills are a geological formation in Bohol province in the Philippines

The Chocolate Hills are a geological formation in Bohol province in the Philippines. More than a thousand of these hills occur in a 50 square kilometre area

Background imageAugust 2021 Highlights Collection: Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) Philippines

Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) Philippines



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