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Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) in breeding plumage, head and shoulders showing plumes on crown

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) in breeding plumage, head and shoulders showing plumes on crown and neck, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, New York, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male perched in pear (Pyrus sp

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male perched in pear (Pyrus sp.) blossom, eastern redbud in background, New York, USA. May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) with beetle larva in beak about to feed two chicks

Male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) with beetle larva in beak about to feed two chicks, New York, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), male flapping its wings, autumn colour reflected in water

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), male flapping its wings, autumn colour reflected in water, Ohio, USA

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Four Cedar waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) feeding on Crabapple (Malus sp) fruit, Ithaca

Four Cedar waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) feeding on Crabapple (Malus sp) fruit, Ithaca, New York, USA, February

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) adult brooding chicks, one chick stretching its

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) adult brooding chicks, one chick stretching its wings after being brooded, northern Massachusetts, USA. June. Endangered species

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) female perched amid berries and seedheads

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) female perched amid berries and seedheads with falling snow, New York, USA. November. Non-ex

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) male fluttering wings while perched on cherry (Prunus sp

Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) male fluttering wings while perched on cherry (Prunus sp.) branch in spring, New York, USA, April

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris), male flying in to feed from cardinal flowers

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris), male flying in to feed from cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) New York, USA. August

Background imageMarie Read Collection: American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter

American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter, New York, USA, December

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male, at feeding excavation in tree trunk in winter

Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male, at feeding excavation in tree trunk in winter, Freeville, New York, USA, January

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) male perched amid snow-covered branches, New York, USA

Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) male perched amid snow-covered branches, New York, USA, February

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Crested caracaras (Caracara cheriway), midair aggressive interaction between two for

Crested caracaras (Caracara cheriway), midair aggressive interaction between two for access to perch, Martin Refuge, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor) adult in breeding plumage capturing fish by half-running

Tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor) adult in breeding plumage capturing fish by half-running half-flying across waters surface and stabbing with its bill, Viera Wetlands, Brevard County, Florida

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) adult in breeding plumage preening tail feathers

Roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) adult in breeding plumage preening tail feathers, Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA, January

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Abstract interpretation of Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) at roost during spring

Abstract interpretation of Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) at roost during spring migration in March, Rowe Sanctuary, Kearney, Nebraska, USA. March. Long exposure

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca) female perched, Amherst Island, Ontario, Canada, January

Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca) female perched, Amherst Island, Ontario, Canada, January

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Huge flock of White ibis (Eudocimus albus) in breeding plumage, flying to their mangrove-covered

Huge flock of White ibis (Eudocimus albus) in breeding plumage, flying to their mangrove-covered island rookery, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), pair fighting with European Starling

Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), pair fighting with European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) that is trying to take over the woodpeckers nest hole, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Female Red bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) with acorn in beak, New York, USA, October

Female Red bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) with acorn in beak, New York, USA, October

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus), male at granary tree showing many acorns

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus), male at granary tree showing many acorns stored for winter survival, Orange County, California, USA

Background imageMarie Read Collection: American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) adult feeding chick, Long Island, New York, USA

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) adult feeding chick, Long Island, New York, USA. June

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Common loon (Gavia immer) adult in breeding plumage, preening in the last light of day

Common loon (Gavia immer) adult in breeding plumage, preening in the last light of day, Michigan, USA, June

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Canada geese (Branta canadensis) two during territorial fight in early spring, Ithaca

Canada geese (Branta canadensis) two during territorial fight in early spring, Ithaca. New York, USA

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) holding an acorn in its bill whilst perched on tree stump

Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) holding an acorn in its bill whilst perched on tree stump, with autumn foliage, New York, USA, October

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Black skimmers (Rynchops niger), three in non-breeding plumage on beach, Fort De Soto Park, St

Black skimmers (Rynchops niger), three in non-breeding plumage on beach, Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. January. Digitally altered to remove distractions

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) male in breeding plumage perched in Crabapple (Malus sp

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) male in breeding plumage perched in Crabapple (Malus sp.) blossom in spring, Ithaca, New York, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) on an ice-covered fence after an ice storm

Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) on an ice-covered fence after an ice storm, Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, USA. January

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) performing sky-pointing display with outspread wings

Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) performing sky-pointing display with outspread wings as part of courtship, Cape St. Marys Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland, Canada. June

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male excavating in search of food, New York, USA

Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male excavating in search of food, New York, USA. Digital composite

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Red-breasted Mergansers (Mergus serrator) male in foreground performing courtship

Red-breasted Mergansers (Mergus serrator) male in foreground performing courtship display to female in background (left), Aurora, New York, USA, April

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Abstract patterns of reflected sky and clouds on the ocean with a silhouetted Red-faced cormorant

Abstract patterns of reflected sky and clouds on the ocean with a silhouetted Red-faced cormorant (Phalarocorax urile) in flight, St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA, July

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Common loons (Gavia immer), two adults and chick swimming on a misty lake in early morning

Common loons (Gavia immer), two adults and chick swimming on a misty lake in early morning, Michigan, USA. June

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea), male perched in alder (Alnus rugosa) during a

Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea), male perched in alder (Alnus rugosa) during a snowstorm in winter, New York, USA, January

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), adult in breeding plumage, swimming amidst Water

Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), adult in breeding plumage, swimming amidst Water crowfoot flowers, (Ranunculus aquatilis) flowers, Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, USA, July

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Eared Grebes (Podiceps nigricollis), adult feeds a damselfly nymph to one of two chicks

Eared Grebes (Podiceps nigricollis), adult feeds a damselfly nymph to one of two chicks riding on its back, Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, USA, June

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Great crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), female alighting at nest cavity entrance

Great crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), female alighting at nest cavity entrance carrying pine needles as nest material, wide angle captured with remote camera to show habitat, New York, USA

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Eastern screech-owl (Megascops asio) grey morph, roosting in tree cavity in winter

Eastern screech-owl (Megascops asio) grey morph, roosting in tree cavity in winter, Lansing, New York, USA, January

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) (Florida race), adult with two small chicks crossing highway

Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) (Florida race), adult with two small chicks crossing highway, Kissimmee, Florida, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Golden-fronted woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons), male, Cozad Ranch, Rio Grande Valley

Golden-fronted woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons), male, Cozad Ranch, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata), adult in breeding plumage flying in preparing to land, St

Tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata), adult in breeding plumage flying in preparing to land, St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA, July

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus) male in snowstorm, Freeville, New York, USA, February

Hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus) male in snowstorm, Freeville, New York, USA, February

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Viera Wetlands at sunrise with Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) in the foreground

Viera Wetlands at sunrise with Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) in the foreground. This man-made wetland forms part of Brevard Countys water treatment system in central Florida, USA. March

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa), females behave aggressively toward a male (second from right)

Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa), females behave aggressively toward a male (second from right) that is trying to join them on a floating log, autumn, New York, USA, October

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius), male drumming, long exposure, New York, USA, April

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius), male drumming, long exposure, New York, USA, April

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Avian feeding frenzy with a flock of White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) swimming

Avian feeding frenzy with a flock of White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) swimming along a channel chasing school of fish

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) flying over a pattern of kelp and sea foam

Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) flying over a pattern of kelp and sea foam, photographed from above, St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA. July

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Common mergansers (Mergus merganser) family, female swimming with seventeen ducklings

Common mergansers (Mergus merganser) family, female swimming with seventeen ducklings, some of which are riding on her back, Lansing, New York, USA, June

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), adult in breeding plumage flying in to land on a perch

Roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), adult in breeding plumage flying in to land on a perch, Orlando, Florida, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male displaying in cattail marsh, Viera Wetlands

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male displaying in cattail marsh, Viera Wetlands, Brevard County, Florida, USA, January

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Mixed Blackbird flock, mostly Red-winged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus), in flight

Mixed Blackbird flock, mostly Red-winged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus), in flight against backdrop of autumn foliage in November, Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Snow buntings (Plectrophenax nivalis) flock in flight during a snowstorm, New York, USA, January

Snow buntings (Plectrophenax nivalis) flock in flight during a snowstorm, New York, USA, January

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) adult in breeding plumage taking flight, Viera Wetlands

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) adult in breeding plumage taking flight, Viera Wetlands, Florida, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Spotted sandpiper (Actitis macularius), with head submerged as it jabs at underwater prey

Spotted sandpiper (Actitis macularius), with head submerged as it jabs at underwater prey, Caroline, New York, USA, May

Background imageMarie Read 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 imageMarie Read Collection: Black-bellied whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna autumnalis), group perched amid Spanish

Black-bellied whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna autumnalis), group perched amid Spanish moss on bald cypress tree, Lakeland, Florida, USA, January

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) bringing nest material to its nest on the forest floor

Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) bringing nest material to its nest on the forest floor, Ithacs, NY, USA

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Blue jays (Cyanocitta cristata) two fledglings beg by fluttering wings at adult (center bird)

Blue jays (Cyanocitta cristata) two fledglings beg by fluttering wings at adult (center bird), New York, USA

Background imageMarie Read Collection: American oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) courting pair performing Piping Display

American oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) courting pair performing Piping Display, calling as they walk along together, Fort DeSoto Park, Florida, USA, March

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Female Snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca) backlit surrounded by blowing snow, near Georgian Bay

Female Snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca) backlit surrounded by blowing snow, near Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada

Background imageMarie Read Collection: Male Red winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) taking off, New York, USA, May

Male Red winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) taking off, New York, USA, May



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