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Alligators, Eagles, Owls, and Goatfish are just some of the amazing creatures you can find among these Nature images. Wildlife from the land and Underwater images from the sea can all be found in this catalog section.
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On a night dive in Cozumel, this Yellowline Arrow Crab was dancing along the sand moving away from the Sea Anemone you can see on the left. This otherworldly looking creature is one of the most frequently seen crabs in these waters and is usually calm enough around divers to allow photographs to be taken easily
Humpback whales exhibit many interesting behaviors including breaching during the mating and calving season which they spend in the shallow waters of the Pacific in the channel between the Hawaiian Islands of Maui and Lanai.
The female An-Hinga closely resembles the Double-Crested Cormorant. Distinguished from the cormorant by its long, slender, s-shaped neck and long slender spear-like beak, it also is known as the Snakebird due to its habit of swimming mostly submerged with only the head and neck above the water. Its dagger-like serrated bill is ideally suited for catching fish which it spears and flips in the air before catching and swallowing the meal. Lacking the oil glands used by most birds for preening, the An-Hinga must dry its wings in the sun after swimming.
The Sea Lions that have made Pier 39 of the San Francisco Wharf their home are no strangers to photographers. Dozens of camera troting tourists visit this pier for the sole purpose of getting close to these cute animals. This Rodin pose (The Thinker) inspired the title of the photograph.
Lunch Anyone? That is, Do you want to be My Lunch? While this image makes the alligator look threatening, more than likely the mouth is open to help regulate body temperature in the hot Florida sun. This photograph was taken near Shark Valley in Everglades National Park, Florida.
Humpback whales exhibit many interesting behaviors including breaching during the mating and calving season which they spend in the shallow waters of the Pacific in the channel between the Hawaiian Islands of Maui and Lanai. This is the same whale as in photograph 1001 above. Other photographs from this breach sequence are available (contact the artist).
The Great Blue Heron is often seen standing at the edge of ponds or streams looking for frogs and fish which are its principal food. When startled, these herons take flight showing off a folded neck and impressive wing span.
The Great Egret is a large white heron with a yellow bill and black legs. The smaller but similar Snowy Egret has a black bill and yellow feet. The Great Egret has been known by many other names including Common, Large, and White Egret but is now officially classified as the Great Egret. Like the Great Blue Heron, this impressive bird feeds on frogs, fish, snakes, and crayfish.
The brown pelican is about four feet in length. It has a brown and gray body and a white head with a light brown crown. Its neck is dark brown during breeding season. Another view of this large shore bird is available as image # 1123.
Most people I know would not want to see this fellow swimmer anytime they are in the water. Alligator is derived from the Spanish el lagarto which means the lizard which makes perfect sense after one look at their skin. This image is typical of alligator behavior as they travel from place to place.
Pacific coast Brown Pelicans can be found anywhere along the coast from Seattle to Baja California. Abundant food supplies and lots of rocky nesting sites provide the perfect habitat for these majestic birds.
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