New on 500px : American Avocet by KirkB by KirkB

American Avocet female in breeding plumage. This is from a late afternoon session at my favorite pond. She is feeding in this image, they feed by sweeping their bills from side to side through the water.

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New on 500px : American Avocet by KirkB by KirkB

The beautiful American Avocet male in full breeding plumage which is the rusty colored head and neck. This is from a late afternoon session at my favorite pond. He is feeding in this image, they feed by sweeping their bills from side to side through the water.

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New on 500px : Northern Pintail Bow Wake by DanielCadieux by DanielCadieux

Pushing hard against the fast-flowing water.

Ottawa, Canada.

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New on 500px : Sky by TonyBeck by TonyBeck

An adult King Penguin looks up during courtship/bonding behaviour – South Georgia

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New on 500px : Royal Bond by TonyBeck by TonyBeck

A bonded pair of adult King Penguins embrace – Antarctica

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New on 500px : Mallard by Roland-F by Roland-F

A mallard drake in breeding plumage on the dark water of a pond, giving a nice reflection.

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