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December 2021 Highlights Collection (page 2)

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Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Male Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) in snow, showing red crown

Male Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) in snow, showing red crown. Kuusamo Finland December. Overall winner of the Swiss Vogelwarte photo competition 2021

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) and Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) fighting in snow, Poland

Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) and Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) fighting in snow, Poland. February

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Willow Tit (Parus montanus) in snow, Mainua, Kajaani, Finland, March

Willow Tit (Parus montanus) in snow, Mainua, Kajaani, Finland, March

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Black-headed gull (chroicocephalus ridibundus) diving into water

Black-headed gull (chroicocephalus ridibundus) diving into water, hunting fish / shellfish at sunrise. Baltic Sea, Poland. Sequence 1 of 2

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Pair of Mute swans (Cygnus olor) at sunrise on misty lake. Poland, March

Pair of Mute swans (Cygnus olor) at sunrise on misty lake. Poland, March

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Golden-tailed sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) in flight. Pilcopata, Cuzco, Peru. May

Golden-tailed sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) in flight. Pilcopata, Cuzco, Peru. May

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest at dusk, Bavaria

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany. July

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) male displaying on lek

Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) male displaying on lek. Fort Pierre National Grassland, South Dakota, USA. When displaying

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Snow covered trees in the Sotos del Alfaro Natural Reserve, Alfaro, La Rioja province, Spain

Snow covered trees in the Sotos del Alfaro Natural Reserve, Alfaro, La Rioja province, Spain. January

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Coots (Fulica Atra) fighting in early morning light. Valkenhorst nature reserve

Coots (Fulica Atra) fighting in early morning light. Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. April

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Mute swans (Cygnus olor) in early morning light. Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard

Mute swans (Cygnus olor) in early morning light. Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. May

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in early morning light. Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in early morning light. Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. May

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) in defensive posture

Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) in defensive posture, Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado, USA

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Mexican Fiddler Crab (Leptuca crenulata) male displaying, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point

Mexican Fiddler Crab (Leptuca crenulata) male displaying, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point, Gulf of California, Mexico, June

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Fallow deer (Dama Dama) stags in velvet standing in a shady woodland spot, Knepp Estate

Fallow deer (Dama Dama) stags in velvet standing in a shady woodland spot, Knepp Estate, Sussex, UK, June

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) in river habitat, with waterfalls

Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) in river habitat, with waterfalls. Sierra de Grazalema Natural park, Spain, March

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: White stork (Ciconia ciconia) pair displaying on their nest built on the chimneys of

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) pair displaying on their nest built on the chimneys of Knepp Castle, Sussex, UK, June

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: White stork (Ciconia ciconia) flying back to its nest in Oak (Quercus robur

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) flying back to its nest in Oak (Quercus robur) tree to feed its three large chicks, Knepp Estate, Sussex, UK, June

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Common redpolls (Acanthis flammea) flock in flight during snowstorm, New York, USA

Common redpolls (Acanthis flammea) flock in flight during snowstorm, New York, USA

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Adult White stork (Ciconia ciconia) standing beside three large chicks on their nest

Adult White stork (Ciconia ciconia) standing beside three large chicks on their nest, Knepp Estate, Sussex, UK, June

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Male Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) perched on snow-covered dead stem of Evening

Male Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) perched on snow-covered dead stem of Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), from which it will eat seeds, New York, USA

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) clinging to the side of a snow covered tree

Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) clinging to the side of a snow covered tree stump in winter, near New York, USA

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) perched on snow-covered

Black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) perched on snow-covered, sunflower seed head in winter, New York, USA

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Two adult Tufted titmice (Baeolophus bicolor) surrounded by snow, winter, New York, USA

Two adult Tufted titmice (Baeolophus bicolor) surrounded by snow, winter, New York, USA

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Male Pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) perched on branch among Crabapple (Malus sp

Male Pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) perched on branch among Crabapple (Malus sp) fruits, near Scenectady, New York, USA

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) two whales with heads touching, Dominica

Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) two whales with heads touching, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable (IUCN). Photo taken under permit

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) underwater shot of tail fluke of surfacing whale

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) underwater shot of tail fluke of surfacing whale, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable (IUCN). Photo taken under permit

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) pod socialising viewed from above, Dominica

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) pod socialising viewed from above, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable (IUCN). Photo taken under permit

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Looking down on Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) soaring above choppy sea, Orkney, Scotland

Looking down on Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) soaring above choppy sea, Orkney, Scotland, UK, May

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) in flight against sky, Orkney, Scotland, UK, May

Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) in flight against sky, Orkney, Scotland, UK, May

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Flower-rich grassland with Red clover (Trifolium pratense) beside Jurassic Coast path

Flower-rich grassland with Red clover (Trifolium pratense) beside Jurassic Coast path, near Swanage, Dorset, UK, July 2021

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Seabird cliffs, Marwick Head RSPB and Kitchener Memorial tower, Orkney, Scotland, UK

Seabird cliffs, Marwick Head RSPB and Kitchener Memorial tower, Orkney, Scotland, UK, May 2021

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Magpie (Pica pica) perched on a public footpath sign, Essex, UK, April

Magpie (Pica pica) perched on a public footpath sign, Essex, UK, April

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a bulrush, Devpm, UK, November

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a bulrush, Devpm, UK, November

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Gaggle of Canada goose (Branta canadensis) goslings, following adulton a lake, Devon, UK

Gaggle of Canada goose (Branta canadensis) goslings, following adulton a lake, Devon, UK, May

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Close up of skin and dorsal fin of a Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii

Close up of skin and dorsal fin of a Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) at night on coral reef, Fiji

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: An Elegant starfish (Fromia elegans) on hard coral, Fiji

An Elegant starfish (Fromia elegans) on hard coral, Fiji

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: A Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at surface to breathe, over shallow reef

A Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at surface to breathe, over shallow reef, Hawaii USA

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: A massive school of millions of sardines (Sardina pilchardus), Moalboal, Cebu

A massive school of millions of sardines (Sardina pilchardus), Moalboal, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Royal penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) colony, Macquarie Island, Australian Territory

Royal penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) colony, Macquarie Island, Australian Territory

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Two Yellow-eyed penguins (Megadyptes antipodes) emerging from the grasses, Enderby Island

Two Yellow-eyed penguins (Megadyptes antipodes) emerging from the grasses, Enderby Island, Auckland Islands archipelago, New Zealand

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Greater crested tern (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a breaking waves on a stormy day

Greater crested tern (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a breaking waves on a stormy day, with a rainbow in the background, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Fagradalsfjall Volcano erupting with lava overflowing to lava fields

Fagradalsfjall Volcano erupting with lava overflowing to lava fields. The volcano had been dormant for 6, 000 years. Iceland. 5 June 2021

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Herd of domestic Water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) in dust at dusk, Lake Kerkini area, Greece

Herd of domestic Water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) in dust at dusk, Lake Kerkini area, Greece, July

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: African blue tit (Cyanistes teneriffae) Tenerife, Canary Islands

African blue tit (Cyanistes teneriffae) Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide bugloss / Towers of jewels (Echium wildpretii

Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide bugloss / Towers of jewels (Echium wildpretii) close up of flowers, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageDecember 2021 Highlights Collection: Hercules club / Canary Island Spurge (Euphorbia canariensis) in montane habitat

Hercules club / Canary Island Spurge (Euphorbia canariensis) in montane habitat, with flat topped mountain ridge in background, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands



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