A head of a water bird (zoomed) in Audubon Zoo. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 17, 2005.
Common moorhen water bird from Elm Lake Loop Trail in Brazos Bend State Park. Needville, Texas, March 12, 2020
American coot(?) water bird from Elm Lake Loop Trail in Brazos Bend State Park. Needville, Texas, March 12, 2020
Water bird common moorhen on 40-Acre Lake in Brazos Bend State Park. Needville, Texas, March 12, 2020
Expansive view looking north-northwest from the southern end of the Sestroretsk coastline towards the Sestroretsk Resort (Kurort) and, further in the distance, the settlement of Solnechnoe (Sunny). The coastline curves gently inward. This specific geography near Sestroretsk causes the eastward littoral drift (sand movement) to weaken, resulting in a very wide, accretional beach (up to 140 meters wide) known for its fine sand and extensive dunes. The foreground shows a sandy spit or sandbar created by the outflow of water. The shallow water here creates the wide, calm pools seen in the foreground, which are popular with birds. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
This broader aerial shot, taken from an aircraft heading north towards Helsinki, captures the expansive geography of Tallinn s coastline. The large landmass stretching into the sea on the left is the Kopli Peninsula. Once an industrial zone, it is now a rapidly developing area with trendy neighborhoods like Kalamaja (closer to the center) and burgeoning cultural hubs. The calm, blue waters of Tallinn Bay dominate the background, illustrating the city s intimate connection with the Baltic Sea. Further in the distance, beyond Kopli, one can see the tip of the Paljassaare Peninsula, known for its bird conservation area and beaches. The area in the foreground, characterized by a regular grid of streets and lower-rise buildings (many of them historic wooden houses), is the Kalamaja district. On the coastline to the right, the massive concrete hangars of the Seaplane Harbour museum are visible, a key maritime landmark. Near the Seaplane Harbour, the curved, defensive walls of the Patarei Sea Fortress (a former prison) stand on the water s edge, marking a grim but significant historical site. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Estonia, October 17, 2025
White Ibis (juvenile) water bird (Eudocimus albus) from Spillway Trail. As this bird matures over the next year or so, it will molt these brown feathers and become the all-white adult bird commonly seen probing for crayfish in the park s shallow waters. Brazos Bend State Park, Needville, Texas, December 25, 2025
Wading water bird juvenile White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) from Spillway Trail in Brazos Bend State Park. Needville, Texas, December 25, 2025
Anhinga (often called "Snakebird" or "Water Turkey") water bird (Anhinga anhinga) from 40 Acre Lake Trail Brazos Bend State Park. Needville, Texas, December 25, 2025
Anhinga (often called "Snakebird" or "Water Turkey") water bird (Anhinga anhinga) from 40 Acre Lake Trail. The bird is standing with its wings spread out in a classic pose known as wing-drying or sunning. in Brazos Bend State Park, Needville, Texas, December 25, 2025
Anhinga (Snakebird) water bird in 40 Acre Lake. After diving, they must perch in the sun with their wings spread to dry their feathers so they can fly efficiently again. Brazos Bend State Park, Needville, Texas, December 25, 2025
Anhinga (Snakebird) water bird in 40 Acre Lake. This pose helps them warm up, as they lose body heat quickly in the water. Brazos Bend State Park, Needville, Texas, December 25, 2025
Mud flats and various water birds on a shore near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, February 28, 2026
