Breeding Season Collection

Ruddy Turnstone -Arenaria interpres- in breeding plumage standing on a moss-covered stone on the beach, Neuwerk Island near Cuxhaven, Hamburg Wadden Sea, Germany, Europe

Young Little Owl (Athene noctua) forms itself into a round shape, feeling at ease, The Netherlands, Gelderland

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Mute swan - cygnet on a nest - Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - female with cygnets - Norfolk, UK Date:

Great Egret (Ardea alba), adult bird in breeding plumage, preening, Kiskunsag National Park, Southeastern Hungary
adult animal, adult bird, ardeinae, aves, behavior, bird photography, breeding season, courtship season, exterior views, in water, kiskunsag national park, magyarorszag, mating season

Pintail or Northern Pintail (Anas acuta), drake in breeding plumage, Kiskunsag National Park, Southeastern Hungary
anas acuta, breeding season, exterior views, kiskunsag national park, magyarorszag, male, natural preserve, nuptial plumage, pintail, reserve, Bernd Zoller, 999562104

Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla), male in mating plumage, standing on a branch of a grey birch (Betula populifolia)
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Mute swan - male, sitting in grass - Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - female with cygnets- Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - new born cygnets - Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - female and male, male protecting Date:

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Mute swan - female, on a nest - Norfolk, UK Date:

The Handsome Guy
Anchor Lee

White-throated Thrush with food item about to enter his nest in Costa Rica

Tody Motmot (Hylomanes momotula) resting on perch, Panama

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Mute swan - male, sitting grass - Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - male, swimming in a lake - Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - female, resting - Norfolk, UK Date:

Male Black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) resting on a fence, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Bull moose and cow moose courting in the frosted willows, YNP, Wyoming, USA
A bull moose (Alces alces) courting a cow moose walking through the frosted willows in the forest; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Portrait of male sage grouse displaying feathers in mating ritual, Harney Country, Oregon, USA
Portrait of a male, sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) displaying feathers during mating ritual; Harney County, Oregon, United States of America

Rookery of king penguins with snowy sheathbills on the shores of South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Colony of king penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus, on South Georgia Island

Rookery of hundreds of king penguins during breeding season, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Rookery of hundreds of king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) on the rocky landscape and beach of South Georgia Island during breeding season; South Georgia, Antarctica

Common toads breeding C017 / 7176
Common toads (Bufo bufo) breeding. This mating position is called amplexus. The male has climbed onto the females back. He will grasp the female for several days until she is ready to ovulate

Young bull moose in fall tundra, Alaska
Young bull moose (Alces alces) walking in tundra during fall rut, Denali National Park, Alaska

Puffin just outside its burrow, Farne islands, England

Puffin, Inner Farne, Farne islands, England

Puffin, Farne islands, England

Valentinnis sharpnose puffer face to face in territorial behavior, Bali
Valentinnis sharpnose puffer, also known as black-saddled toby (Canthigaster valentini), face to face in territorial behavior, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Gigantic Quetzalcoatlus pterosaurs gathering at their traditional breeding grounds during Earths Cretaceous Period of time

Black-tailed Godwit -Limosa limosa-, male in breeding plumage foraging for food, Waal en Burg nature reserve, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, Netherlands

White rhinos fighting C014 / 5002
White rhinos fighting. Male white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) sparring during the breeding season. Photographed in Imfolozi Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Giant cuttlefish
Male giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) competing for an egg-laying female (bottom right). Photographed in Spencer Gulf, Whyalla, Australia

Male pharaoh cuttlefish fighting
Male pharaoh cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) fighting during breeding season. This cuttlefish feeds on crustaceans. It changes its colour according to its surroundings by dilating or contracting pigment

Eurasian oystercatcher nest (Haematopus ostralegus) containing three eggs close to Het Noorden windmill. The Eurasian oystercatcher breeds in western Europe, central Eurasia

Common terns (Sterna hirundo). Male tern (right) offering the female (left) a sand eel as part of a courtship display at a nesting site. This seabird feeds by plunge-diving for fish

Common frogs spawning
Common frogs (Rana temporaria) spawning in a moorland pond. The common frog is found throughout Europe. The breeding season begins in March and it hibernates during the winter

Grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). Male (left) and female (right) about to mate. The grey seal gives birth to a single pup after a gestation of just under a year

Common blenny on a rock (Lipophrys pholis). This marine fish can reach up to 16 centimetres in length. It lives in shallow water and rock pools and feeds on barnacles

Common guillemots breeding

Grey seal pup
Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup lying beside driftwood on a rocky beach. The grey seal gives birth to a single pup after a gestation of just under a year

Galapagos brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis urinator) nesting in red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle). This bird eats mainly fish and amphibians as well as crustaceans

Flightless cormorant male and female
Flightless cormorant (Nannopterum harrisi) male (right) that has brought a seaweed offering to a female. This seabird is endemic to the Galapagos Islands

Australasian gannets (Morus serrator). Pair of gannets performing a courtship ritual. These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Pairs remain together over several seasons

Australasian gannet colony (Morus serrator). These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Photographed in New Zealand

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As the breeding season unfolds, nature's wonders come to life in captivating ways. In this enchanting realm, a young Little Owl gracefully transforms itself into a round shape, finding solace and comfort amidst the anticipation of new beginnings. Meanwhile, a Ruddy Turnstone dons its vibrant breeding plumage as it stands proudly on a moss-covered stone along the shores of Neuwerk Island near Cuxhaven in Hamburg Wadden Sea, Germany. Captured through lenses that freeze moments in time forever, these images (Picture No. 12479561) (Picture No. 12479560) (Picture No. 12479559) (Picture No. 12479557) (Picture No. 12479556) (Picture No. 12479555) (Picture No. 12479554), reveal the intricate dance of life during this remarkable period. Amidst this symphony of creation, we encounter "The Handsome Guy, " an exquisite White-throated Thrush adorned with colors that rival even the most breathtaking works of art. Its melodious song fills the air as it seeks out a suitable partner to embark on the journey of parenthood. And then there is the Tody Motmot - Hylomanes momotula - an avian marvel whose iridescent feathers shimmer like precious gems under sunlight's gentle caress; truly a sight to behold during this magical time. Breeding season brings forth not only beauty but also purpose and determination as creatures big and small engage in courtship rituals and nest-building endeavors that will ensure their species' survival for generations to come. In every corner of our world, from forests to coastlines and beyond, nature orchestrates its grand spectacle during this cherished season – reminding us all that life is both fragile and resilient at once. So let us immerse ourselves in these glimpses into nature's intimate moments captured by talented photographers who share with us the awe-inspiring wonders of breeding season.