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Charadriiformes Collection

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) landing, wings outstretched. Machias Seal Island

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) landing, wings outstretched. Machias Seal Island, off the coast of Maine, USA. July

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) close up of head, Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) close up of head, Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) bill rubbing, Skomer Island, Wales, UK, April

Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) bill rubbing, Skomer Island, Wales, UK, April

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima). Portrait

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima). Portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) Plazas Island, Galapagos

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) Plazas Island, Galapagos

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) feeding in shallow water at dawn, Etosha National Park

Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) feeding in shallow water at dawn, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) pair bill rubbing, part of ritual courtship

Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) pair bill rubbing, part of ritual courtship, Skomer Island, Wales, UK, May

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovering above the ocean, Svalbard, Norway June

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovering above the ocean, Svalbard, Norway June

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) brooding three chicks with a fourth approaching

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) brooding three chicks with a fourth approaching, northern Massachusetts, USA.June. Endangered species

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on a cliff edge with flowering sea thrift (Armeria maritima)

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on a cliff edge with flowering sea thrift (Armeria maritima) Great Saltee, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) by the coast, Island of Runde, Norway July

Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) by the coast, Island of Runde, Norway July

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) flying near cliff top, Isle of Lunga, Isle of Mull

Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) flying near cliff top, Isle of Lunga, Isle of Mull, Treshnish Isles, Scotland, UK, June

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) in flight, artistically blurred photograph

Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) in flight, artistically blurred photograph, Cheshire, UK, February. Highly Commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2013

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: The River Thames and Houses of Parliament at Westminster at sunset with gull, UK

The River Thames and Houses of Parliament at Westminster at sunset with gull, UK, November 2005

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) one landing among resting group, Sule Skerry

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) one landing among resting group, Sule Skerry, Scotland, UK, July

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Sanderling (Calidris alba) flock foraging at sunset, Britanny, France, October

Sanderling (Calidris alba) flock foraging at sunset, Britanny, France, October

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) chick camouflaged in ground nest, Norway June

Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) chick camouflaged in ground nest, Norway June

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) in flight, diving for prey. Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury, South Island

Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) in flight, diving for prey. Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Puffins (Fratercula arctica) swimming underwater. Puffins spend most of their lives at sea

Puffins (Fratercula arctica) swimming underwater. Puffins spend most of their lives at sea and are excellent underwater swimmers, which is how they catch small fish, their main food

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) males displaying and fighting each other at a lek, Finland

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) males displaying and fighting each other at a lek, Finland. May

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Small flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) flying in to rest after migration. Cresswell Pond

Small flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) flying in to rest after migration. Cresswell Pond, Druridge Bay, Northumberland, England, UK, September

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Puffins (Fratercula arctica) Shaint Isles, Scotland, UK, June

Puffins (Fratercula arctica) Shaint Isles, Scotland, UK, June

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) with small worm it has caught in shallow freshwater lake

Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) with small worm it has caught in shallow freshwater lake, Gloucestershire, UK, August

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea), two in flight over nesting colony in field of buttercups

Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea), two in flight over nesting colony in field of buttercups (Ranunculus sp.), Keflavik, Iceland. Digital canvas expansion

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), adult in breeding plumage foraging by sweeping

American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), adult in breeding plumage foraging by sweeping its bill from side to side through shallow water, Orange County, California, USA, April

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: California Gull (Larus californicus), foraging for alkali flies (Ephydra hians) by

California Gull (Larus californicus), foraging for alkali flies (Ephydra hians) by running through swarm snapping its bill, on the shore at Mono Lake, California, USA. Digital frame expansion

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) pair performing post-copulatory display

Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) pair performing post-copulatory display (as copulation ends, the male slides off the female leaving his wings draped over her)

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), foraging in water, with reflection, Bear

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), foraging in water, with reflection, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, USA, May

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Black terns (Chlidonias niger), pair on a perch, vocalizing during courtship (termed

Black terns (Chlidonias niger), pair on a perch, vocalizing during courtship (termed Erect Posture display), Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, New York, USA, May

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Royal tern (Sterna maxima) perching on a sand castle on a beach, Fort De Soto Park, St

Royal tern (Sterna maxima) perching on a sand castle on a beach, Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, March

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Crested auklets (Aethia cristatella) pair interacting while perched on rock, St Paul Island

Crested auklets (Aethia cristatella) pair interacting while perched on rock, St Paul Island, Pribilofs, Alaska, USA, July

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Horned puffins (Fratercula corniculata), one landing with outspread wings, to join

Horned puffins (Fratercula corniculata), one landing with outspread wings, to join its mate on cliff ledge, St. Paul Island, Pribilofs, Alaska, USA, July

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Puffins (Fratercula arctica) and Razorbills (Alca torda) with Eilean Mhuire behind

Puffins (Fratercula arctica) and Razorbills (Alca torda) with Eilean Mhuire behind, Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. June, 2018

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) portrait in upland hay meadow, Upper Teesdale, CO Durham

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) portrait in upland hay meadow, Upper Teesdale, CO Durham, England, UK, June

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) autumn courtship display, Germany, August

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) autumn courtship display, Germany, August

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) portrait with beak open / calling. Shetland Islands

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) portrait with beak open / calling. Shetland Islands
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) portrait with beak open/calling. Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Razorbill (Alca torda) landing, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Razorbill (Alca torda) landing, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Ireland, June

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Puffin (Fratercula arctica) wings spread backlit, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) wings spread backlit, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, June

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) flock in flight over water, Johnsons Mills Reserve

Semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) flock in flight over water, Johnsons Mills Reserve, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, July

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) calling, Genovesa Island, Galapagos

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) calling, Genovesa Island, Galapagos

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, Machias Seal Island off the coast of Maine

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, Machias Seal Island off the coast of Maine, USA, July

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) in breeding plumage. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge

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

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) amongst flowering Sea campion (Silene uniflora)

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

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

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

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) with wings

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

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) alighting on water at dawn, Cheshire, UK, November

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

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) chicks in the nest, seen from overhead

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

Background imageCharadriiformes Collection: Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, coming into land with beak full of sand eels

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



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