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Southwest Usa Collection

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: The Senate Group of Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees on the Congress

The Senate Group of Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees on the Congress Trail in Sequoia National Park, California, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: RF - Grey Andalusian mare running in snow, Berthoud, Colorado, USA. January

RF - Grey Andalusian mare running in snow, Berthoud, Colorado, USA. January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: DELETE DUPLICATE - RF - Wild buckskin Mustang stallion walking towards waterhole

DELETE DUPLICATE - RF - Wild buckskin Mustang stallion walking towards waterhole on dusty dry summer day, Sand Wash Basin, Colorado, USA. August

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: American Pika (Ochotona princeps) leaping from one alpine rock to another as it heads

American Pika (Ochotona princeps) leaping from one alpine rock to another as it heads to its home carrying food for the winter months. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA. August

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Clarks Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) with yawning chick riding on back, Bear River Refuge

Clarks Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) with yawning chick riding on back, Bear River Refuge, Utah, July

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) bursts through a school of Pacific

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) bursts through a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) while hunting beneath an oil rig

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) reaching up toward the sea surface, off Santa Barbara Island

Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) reaching up toward the sea surface, off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA, Pacific Ocean

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Air bladders lifting strands of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) towards the surface

Air bladders lifting strands of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) towards the surface, off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) running in the snow as it goes from one prairie

Black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) running in the snow as it goes from one prairie dog burrow to another. Colorado, USA, Januay. January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Rocky mountain elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) bull bugling during rut

Rocky mountain elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) bull bugling during rut. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA. October

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Common collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris auriceps) male basking on rock

Common collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris auriceps) male basking on rock. Arches National Park, Utah, USA. May

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Autumn quaking aspen grove (Populus tremuloides) with trunks scarred by browsing elk

Autumn quaking aspen grove (Populus tremuloides) with trunks scarred by browsing elk (Cervus canadensis). Below Turret Ridge, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, USA. October

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Autumn quaking aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) below Turret Ridge

Autumn quaking aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) below Turret Ridge, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, USA. October

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Great horned owl (Bubo virgininus) with chicks in nest in Saguaro cactus

Great horned owl (Bubo virgininus) with chicks in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Colorado river toad (Incilius alvarius) pair mating. Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Colorado river toad (Incilius alvarius) pair mating. Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA. August

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) in flight. Gilbert Water Ranch, Arizona, USA. January

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) in flight. Gilbert Water Ranch, Arizona, USA. January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Pine tree (Pinus sp) in winter, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA, January

Pine tree (Pinus sp) in winter, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA, January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: North American beaver (Castor canadensis) on dam. Martinez, California, USA. June

North American beaver (Castor canadensis) on dam. Martinez, California, USA. June

Background imageSouthwest Usa 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 imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Clarks grebes (Aechmophorus clarkii) courting pair performing the Weed Ceremony

Clarks grebes (Aechmophorus clarkii) courting pair performing the Weed Ceremony in which they slowly circle breast to breast holding pond weed as nesting material, Lake Hodges, Escondido, California

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Cinnamon teal (Anas cyanoptera), male taking flight from water, Orange County, California

Cinnamon teal (Anas cyanoptera), male taking flight from water, Orange County, California, USA, April

Background imageSouthwest Usa 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 imageSouthwest Usa Collection: California quail (Callipepla californica), male emerging from behind snowbank in winter

California quail (Callipepla californica), male emerging from behind snowbank in winter, Mono Lake Basin, California, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa 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 imageSouthwest Usa 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 imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) adult feeding on tree sap from shallow

Red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) adult feeding on tree sap from shallow wells it has drilled in bark of Curl-leaf Mountain-mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifoius), Lee Vining Canyon, California

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) doing rain dance, spreading wings

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) doing rain dance, spreading wings and dancing while it rained, Arizona, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) rotating head, Arizona, USA

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) rotating head, Arizona, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Blacksmiths (Chromis punctipinnis) school swam through a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest

Blacksmiths (Chromis punctipinnis) school swam through a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, USA, North East Pacific Ocean

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California, USA, September 2014

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Irregular ripples on gypsum sand dunes created by high winds, White Sands National Monument

Irregular ripples on gypsum sand dunes created by high winds, White Sands National Monument, Chihuahuan Desert, New Mexico, USA, December 2012

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Two wild pinto Mustang stallions battle for dominance in Sand Wash Basin, Colorado, USA

Two wild pinto Mustang stallions battle for dominance in Sand Wash Basin, Colorado, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: RF - Head portrait of grey Andalusian mare with long mane in snow, Berthoud, Colorado, USA

RF - Head portrait of grey Andalusian mare with long mane in snow, Berthoud, Colorado, USA. January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Wild Mustang, dun horse in dust, Sand Wash Basin Herd Area, Colorado, USA

Wild Mustang, dun horse in dust, Sand Wash Basin Herd Area, Colorado, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Texas Longhorn cow on high country pasture, Santa Ynez Mountains foothills, Goleta

Texas Longhorn cow on high country pasture, Santa Ynez Mountains foothills, Goleta, California, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Wild horses, Monument valley tribal park, Navajo reserve, Utah, USA. April

Wild horses, Monument valley tribal park, Navajo reserve, Utah, USA. April

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Air filled bladders of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands

Air filled bladders of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America. North East Pacific Ocean

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) male, portrait, showing purple iridescence of head

Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) male, portrait, showing purple iridescence of head and neck feathers, Coachella Valley, California, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), adult and chick, on nest in Saguaro cactus

Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), adult and chick, on nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Sonoran desert, Arizona

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) in Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest

Kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) in Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara, California, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) adult and chick in nest in Saguaro cactus

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) adult and chick in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Swift fox (Vulpes velox) female cleans the fur of one of her kits while another tries to

Swift fox (Vulpes velox) female cleans the fur of one of her kits while another tries to nurse, Eastern Colorado, USA, May

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Swift fox (Vulpes velox) female, portrait. Eastern Colorado, USA, May

Swift fox (Vulpes velox) female, portrait. Eastern Colorado, USA, May

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree in forest at night, view towards canopy and sky

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree in forest at night, view towards canopy and sky. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California, USA. October 2013

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius), two juvenile females hunting

Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius), two juvenile females hunting. North Park, Colorado, USA. August

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis), emerging from nest in Saguaro cactus, Arizona

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis), emerging from nest in Saguaro cactus, Arizona, USA. July

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: California least terns (Sternula antillarum browni) courtship behaviour

California least terns (Sternula antillarum browni) courtship behaviour, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, California, USA June

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus) in forest of giant kelp

Garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus) in forest of giant kelp, (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Eared grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) stand erect in water during courtship, North Park

Eared grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) stand erect in water during courtship, North Park, Colorado, USA. June

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) rams on steep sandstone wall

Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) rams on steep sandstone wall. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. February

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Frost on soaptree yuccas (Yucca elata) and winter morning fog, in the gypsum sand

Frost on soaptree yuccas (Yucca elata) and winter morning fog, in the gypsum sand dunes of White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA. January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) preening two chicks in nest in Saguaro (Carnegiea

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) preening two chicks in nest in Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) close to the camera with a golden trevally fish (Gnathanodon

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) close to the camera with a golden trevally fish (Gnathanodon speciosus) and outline of another whale shark behind, in the plankton-rich green waters of La Paz bay

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Western screech owl (Megascops kennicottii) is camouflaged as it looks from a tree cavity

Western screech owl (Megascops kennicottii) is camouflaged as it looks from a tree cavity. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA, January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) at sunset. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA. January

Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) at sunset. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA. January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Sea Otter, (Enhydra lutris), young male, Elkhorn Slough, California, USA. January

Sea Otter, (Enhydra lutris), young male, Elkhorn Slough, California, USA. January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: American avocets (Recurvirostra americana) two during aggressive (territorial) encounter

American avocets (Recurvirostra americana) two during aggressive (territorial) encounter, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, USA, May

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: White pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge with

White pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge with an approaching storm in May, Utah, USA, May

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) male perched in marsh vegetation

Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) male perched in marsh vegetation (Phragmites) in foreground. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, view toward east

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Great Egret (Ardea alba), about to land in water, backlit, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Great Egret (Ardea alba), about to land in water, backlit, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, California, USA, October

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), male perched on aspen branch in spring, Mono Lake Basin

Western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), male perched on aspen branch in spring, Mono Lake Basin, California, USA, May

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Western Grebe (Aechmorphus occidentalis), pair during rushing courtship

Western Grebe (Aechmorphus occidentalis), pair during rushing courtship display in which they run across waters surface in synchrony, near Escondido, California, USA, January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Wilsons Phalaropes (Phalaropus tricolor) flock flying over tufa formations at

Wilsons Phalaropes (Phalaropus tricolor) flock flying over tufa formations at Mono Lake in late summer, with reflection, California, USA. July 2013

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) shaking after preening while perched on fencepost

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) shaking after preening while perched on fencepost, Boxelder County, Utah, USA, May

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) large flock in pool at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife

Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) large flock in pool at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge with setting full moon at sunrise in December, New Mexico, USA. December

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) adult with begging chick riding on its back

Western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) adult with begging chick riding on its back, peeking out from behind adults neck, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, USA, May

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Southern Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother holding young pup (less than one week in age)

Southern Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother holding young pup (less than one week in age), Monterey Bay, California, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in green turbid waters, Gunnison River, Colorado, USA, April

Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in green turbid waters, Gunnison River, Colorado, USA, April

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Wild Salt River stallion grazing in water, living wild in Tonto National Forest, Arizona, USA

Wild Salt River stallion grazing in water, living wild in Tonto National Forest, Arizona, USA. October

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Grand Canyon at dusk, abstract hazy landscape, Arizona, USA, July

Grand Canyon at dusk, abstract hazy landscape, Arizona, USA, July

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Milky Way rising over the south wall of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. November 1 2015

Milky Way rising over the south wall of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. November 1 2015. Composite image

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother and sleeping newborn pup (aged 3 days) Monterey, California, USA

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother and sleeping newborn pup (aged 3 days) Monterey, California, USA. *Digitally darkened scar on mothers nose

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: The Witch Head Nebula, IC 2118. If you reverse the image 180 degrees, you can readily

The Witch Head Nebula, IC 2118. If you reverse the image 180 degrees, you can readily see the profile of the witch, not so recognizable upside down

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Purple-striped jellyfish (Chrysaora colorata) captive, USA, January

Purple-striped jellyfish (Chrysaora colorata) captive, USA, January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: View up into canopy of Aspen (Populus) trees against blue sky in autumn, Grand Staircase-Escalante

View up into canopy of Aspen (Populus) trees against blue sky in autumn, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA. October

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Head portrait of grey almost white Andalusian mare running in snow, Berthoud, Colorado, USA

Head portrait of grey almost white Andalusian mare running in snow, Berthoud, Colorado, USA. January

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Head portrait of wild dun roan Mustang mare in Sand Wash Basin, Colorado, USA

Head portrait of wild dun roan Mustang mare in Sand Wash Basin, Colorado, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Formation caused by erosion in sandstone, Devils Garden, Grand Staircase-Escalante

Formation caused by erosion in sandstone, Devils Garden, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA. April 2014

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Panoramic of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur Coast, California, USA, September 2014

Panoramic of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur Coast, California, USA, September 2014

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon formed of Navajo sandstone and shaped by water erosion, Arizona, USA

Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon formed of Navajo sandstone and shaped by water erosion, Arizona, USA

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) cub grooming mother, San Francisco Zoo, California, USA. Captive

Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) cub grooming mother, San Francisco Zoo, California, USA. Captive

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Colorado River and canyon views from the south rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

Colorado River and canyon views from the south rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA. June, 2009

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Herd of wild Onaqui horses (Equus ferus) trotting in dust. Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area

Herd of wild Onaqui horses (Equus ferus) trotting in dust. Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area, Utah, USA. September

Background imageSouthwest Usa Collection: Two wild Onaqui stallions (Equus ferus) fighting for dominance in between their respective herd

Two wild Onaqui stallions (Equus ferus) fighting for dominance in between their respective herd. Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area, Utah, USA. September



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