Moult Collection (page 2)

Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) adult male, moulting into breeding plumage, swimming, Norfolk, England, March

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, moulting into breeding plumage, standing in shallow water, Salthouse, Norfolk, England, February

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) adult male, in flight, transferring Centipede (Scolopendra sp)
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) adult male, in flight, transferring Centipede (Scolopendra sp.) prey from talons to beak, Trujillo Bullring, Trujillo, Caceres Province, Extremadura, Spain, April

Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) immature male, moulting into adult plumage, perched on twig, Canopy Tower, Panama, November

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) adult pair, moulting into breeding plumage, standing on harbour wall at sunset, with 19th century stone lighthouse of pier visible in background, East Pier

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Jackass Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) immature, moulting into adult plumage, standing on rock, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, December

Dr Es Moult CBE - RAeS President (1961-1962)
Dr E.S. Moult, CBE, MIMechE, FRAeS, RAeS President 1961-1962. Date: 1961

Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) adult, moulting out of breeding plumage, in flight, Hong Kong, China, September

Green Crab Spider (Heriaeus hirtus) young, after moulting exoskeleton, Cartosio, Alessandria Province, Piedmont, Italy, April

Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) adult, with antlers in velvet, moulting coat, Torden Skjold Bukta, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, July

Cuban Oriole (Icterus melanopsis) immature, moulting into adult plumage, feeding at tree flower, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) adult female, moulting to breeding plumage, camouflaged on snow, Northern Norway, May

Moulting Chinstrap penguin standing on rock

There are many colour forms of the male Common Pheasant, ranging in colour from nearly white to almost black in some melanistic examples. This is a young male moulting in adult plumage

American Arctic Hare (Lepus arcticus) adult, moulting winter coat, feeding on tundra, Nunavut, Canada, July

Pennants Swimming Crab (Portumnus latipes) moult, on beach strandline, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, august

House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) immature male, moulting into adult plumage, perched on fallen branch, Arches N. P
House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) immature male, moulting into adult plumage, perched on fallen branch, Arches N.P. Utah, U.S.A. may

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) immature, entering first winter plumage, perched in hawthorn, Suffolk, England, July

American Bison - bull wallowing during summer mating season to increase their sex appeal - Montana - USA _E3D6625
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Northern Elephant Seal - moulting - San Benito Island - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1395 Northern Elephant Seal - molting San Benito Island - Baja California - Mexico Mirounga angustirostris Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) weaner, only three weeks old, weaned by its mother and then abandoned. Sea Lion Island, south of mainland, east Falkland Island, Falkland Islands

Golden Mayfly (Hexagenia sp. ) exuvia of winged second moult, on house window, North Dakota, U. S. A. july
Golden Mayfly (Hexagenia sp.) exuvia of winged second moult, on house window, North Dakota, U.S.A. july

Katydid (Tettigoniidae sp. ) adult, moulting skin, hanging from leaf at night, Los Amigos Biological Station
Katydid (Tettigoniidae sp.) adult, moulting skin, hanging from leaf at night, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) two immatures, moulting coats, fighting on rocks, Niederhorn, Swiss Alps, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, may

Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) adult male, moulting coat, feeding on minerals, Niederhorn, Swiss Alps, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, june

Domestic Rabbit, adult, with owner brushing fur, England, october

Japanese Reed Bunting (Emberiza yessoensis continentalis) adult male, moulting into breeding plumage, perched on reed stem, Beidaihe, Hebei, China, may

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, entering winter plumage, stretching leg, standing in water, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, september

Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) adult female, in worn plumage and heavy moult, in flight, Finland, june

Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis) adult female, in head moult, perched on branch, Costanera Sur Nature Reserve, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, august

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"Moult: Nature's Transformational Process Unveiled" Witness the stunning Arctic Fox (Alopex / Vulpes lagopus) standing proudly on a ridge, undergoing its moult from grey summer fur to winter white. A true symbol of adaptation in the harsh Arctic environment. Caught mid-yawn, an Arctic Fox (Alopex / Vulpes lagopus) reveals its transition from grey summer fur to the pristine white coat of winter. A mesmerizing transformation that ensures survival in snowy landscapes. In the tranquil Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, a Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) gracefully removes its own feathers during moulting as it prepares for a new season ahead. A captivating sight bathed in early morning light. Explore the picturesque South Sands and The Moult in Salcombe, Devon, where nature takes center stage during this enchanting period of renewal and growth. Delicate yet meticulous, watch as a juvenile Rabbit (Oryctolagus cunniculus) grooms its ears with utmost care in Wiltshire, UK during May - a testament to nature's attention to detail even at such tender ages. Captured amidst its transformation from winter to summer fur, an Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) clutches a Snow goose egg tightly within its mouth - showcasing both vulnerability and resilience during this crucial phase of change. Dive into the depths of South's waters where thousands of Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii) congregate for their moulting process - an awe-inspiring spectacle that reminds us of nature's intricate cycles. Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), majestic giants of the Indian Ocean gather together not only for shedding their skin but also engaging in social interactions and defecating - highlighting how moulting is a communal affair.