Breeding Season Collection (page 2)

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.