Migratory Collection (page 14)

Bramblings, 19th century artwork C013 / 6360
Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla) pair. Plate 150 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

European bee-eaters, 19th century artwork C013 / 6354
European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) pair. Plate 144 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Common cuckoo brood parasite, artwork C013 / 6350
Common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) chick being fed by a meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis). Common cuckoos are brood parasites. That is, they lay their eggs in the nest of other birds

Common cuckoo, 19th century artwork C013 / 6349
Common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Plate 139 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Common tern, 19th century artwork C013 / 6348
Common tern (Sterna hirundo). Plate 137 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Common tern, 19th century artwork C013 / 6347
Common tern (Sterna hirundo). Plate 137 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Common gull, 19th century artwork C013 / 6346
Common gull (Larus canus). Plate 136 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Great grey shrikes, 19th centiry artwork C013 / 6345
Great grey shrike (Lanius excubitor) pair. Plate 135 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Meadow pipits, 19th century artwork C013 / 6344
Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis) pair. Plate 134 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Northern gannet, 19th century artwork C013 / 6289
Northern gannet (Morus bassanus). Plate 1 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Male American Wigeon in Boise, Idaho, USA

Snow geese in flight from Freezeout Lake NWR in Montana at dawn with Rocky Mountain Front in background

Tundra Swans prepare for flight at Freezeout Lake NWR in Montana

Canada Geese and fall reflections in Upper Mill Pond at the Ewell Reservation in Rowley, Massachusetts

Massive flock of snow geese taking off from Freezeout Lake NWR in Montana at dawn

USA, Texas, East Texas. Tricolored heron perched in trees

Northern Shoveler feeding, Anas clypeata, Welder flats, Texas

USA, Texas, Hill Country. Male yellow-rumped warbler perched on limb

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Wild male scarlet tanager perched in lantana wildflowers

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Wild female scarlet tanager perched on limb

Female Gadwall bathing, Anas strepera, Welder flats, Texas

Snow geese (Chen caerulescens) and sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) become active in a pond at sunrise, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Wild male red-eyed vireo perched in green shrub

White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) adult on ground foraging for seeds, south Texas, USA

short-billed dowitcher, Limnodromus griseus, on tundra, National Petroleum Reserves, outside Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska

caribou, Rangifer tarandus, bull resting in fall colors with Mount McKinley in the background, Denali National Park, interior Alaska

pacific loon, Gavia pacifica, on a freshwater lake in the National Petroleum Reserves, off Point Barrow, Arctic Alaska

caribou, Rangifer tarandus, bull feeding on fall vegetation in Denali National Park, interior Alaska

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"Migratory Wonders: A Journey Across the Globe" Green turtles gracefully glide through crystal-clear waters, embarking on their epic migratory journey to nesting grounds. Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of wildebeest crossing Mara River during their annual migration in Masai Mara, Kenya. Against a backdrop of vibrant fall colors and majestic Mount McKinley, a caribou bull navigates its way through vast landscapes during migration. Swifts soar across the skies with remarkable agility, as they embark on their long-distance migratory flights to warmer regions. European Starlings gather in mesmerizing murmurations, showcasing their incredible migratory instincts and synchronized movements. Seized dead birds serve as a haunting reminder of the illegal trapping operations that threaten migratory species protected by the Game Fund. Oystercatchers strut along sandy shores or wade into shallow waters during their migrations, bringing life and energy to coastal ecosystems. The striking sight of large male Common Scoter sea ducks gliding effortlessly over ocean waves highlights their remarkable migratory journeys. Woodcocks stealthily navigate dense forests under cover of darkness during migration season, captivating with their elusive beauty and behavior. Moorhens elegantly paddle through wetlands while undertaking seasonal migrations, adding charm and grace to these precious habitats. Gray Herons take flight with wings outstretched majestically against blue skies—a symbol of freedom for these magnificent wading birds on their migratory routes. Yellowhammers proudly display vibrant plumage as they traverse vast distances during migration—nature's golden messengers gracing our fields and hedgerows. Embark on an extraordinary adventure around the globe alongside these incredible creatures who embody resilience, instinctual navigation skills, and an unwavering determination to reach distant destinations throughout each passing season.