Moult Collection (page 4)

Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) adult, moulting into summer plumage, standing on beach, Norfolk, England, march

Javan Pond-heron (Ardeola speciosa) adult, winter plumage moulting into breeding plumage, standing on bamboo pontoon at edge of water, Thailand, february

Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) adult males and female, moulting, in flight, Shetland Islands, Scotland, april

Mountain hare moulting
Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) moulting. This species of hare is found across Northern Europe from Scandinavia to Siberia, inhabiting moorland and mountainous areas

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) moulting. This species of hare is found across Northern Europe from Scandinavia to Siberia, inhabiting moorland and mountainous areas

Dragonfly metamorphosis. Adult dragonfly on a plant stems after emerging from the nypmh stage. The discarded exoskeleton is beneath it

Damselfly nymph skin. Light micrograph of the head and thorax of a shed skin from a damselfly nymph (Coenagrion sp.). This is the ventral (underside)

Soay Sheep (Ovis aries)
Ancient breed of sheep. They are descended from the first domesticated sheep of the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age farmers. Soay sheep originated in the island of Soay in the St. Kilda Archipelago

Southern elephant seal moulting
Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) juvenile moulting. Southern elephant seals live in the open waters of the Southern Ocean around Antarctica

Female greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) in moult. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in November

African penguin chicks moulting
African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) chicks moulting their down feathers (brown). Photographed at Stoney Point, Western Cape, South Africa

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) two immatures, moulting to adult plumage, perched on twig, Northern Spain, september

Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis moulting flock in April Shetland

Gentoo penguins moulting, Fortuna Bay, South Georgia, South Atlantic

King penguin chick moulting, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia, South Atlantic

King penguins moulting, Moltke Harbour, Royal Bay, South Georgia, South Atlantic

Moulting gentoo penguins, Hannah Point, Livingstone Island, South Shetland Islands, Polar Regions

Adelie penguin moulting, Yalour Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Moulting gentoo penguins, Jougla Point near Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Moulting gentoo penguins, Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Moulting Gentoo penguin, Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Gentoo penguin moulting at Brown Bluff, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Adult rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome moseleyi) going through a catastrophic molt on Nightingale Island in
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Young King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) molting among a colony of nesting animals numbering between 70
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Adult bull Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) hauled out and in a wallow while molting on the beach at Fortuna
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Grey Seal, Halichoerus grypus, pup moulting its original lanugo coat, tufts of which are visible on grass
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Grey Seal, Halichoerus grypus, pup in lanugo coat just starting to moult on flippers
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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.