Livres - The Living Bird (149) Images supplémentaires...
The Living Bird, published by Mountaineers Books, celebrates 100 years of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Illustrated with remarkable photographs by Gerrit Vyn, the book is an intimate exploration of North America's bird species and of the complex relationship between people and birds. Separate sections of the book contain fascinating essays covering bird behaviour, habitats and conservation.
Tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) in breeding plumage. St. Paul Island, Alaska. July.
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Gerrit Vyn / Tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) in breeding plumage. St. Paul Island, Alaska. July.
Close-up of adult Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) vocalizing. King County, Washington. April.
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Gerrit Vyn / Close-up of adult Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) vocalizing. King County, Washington. April.
Subadult male Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) in alternate (breeding) plumage. Hidalgo County, Texas. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Subadult male Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) in alternate (breeding) plumage. Hidalgo County, Texas. March.
Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) portrait, British Columbia, Canada. December.
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Gerrit Vyn / Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) portrait, British Columbia, Canada. December.
Strutting male Gunnison Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus minimus). Gunnison County, Colorado, USA, April.
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Gerrit Vyn / Strutting male Gunnison Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus minimus). Gunnison County, Colorado, USA, April.
Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus) roosting in an abandoned barn. Idaho, USA. February.
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Gerrit Vyn / Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus) roosting in an abandoned barn. Idaho, USA. February.
Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) in defensive posture. Alberta, Canada. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) in defensive posture. Alberta, Canada. May.
Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) fluffing feathers, this image was taken during a massive increase in the range and population of snowy owls. Boundary Bay, Canada. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) fluffing feathers, this image was taken during a massive increase in the range and population of snowy owls. Boundary Bay, Canada. March.
Sooty Grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosus) portrait of male displaying on snow covered ground, Pierce County, Rainer NP, Washington, USA, June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Sooty Grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosus) portrait of male displaying on snow covered ground, Pierce County, Rainer NP, Washington, USA, June.
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) feeding on salmon along the partially frozen Chilkat River. Alaska, USA. November.
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Gerrit Vyn / Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) feeding on salmon along the partially frozen Chilkat River. Alaska, USA. November.
American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) taking off from water, Celestun Biosphere Reserve, Mexico. February.
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Gerrit Vyn / American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) taking off from water, Celestun Biosphere Reserve, Mexico. February.
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) in flight. Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida, USA, June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) in flight. Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida, USA, June.
Pair of adult Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in flight. Skagit County, Washington. January.
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Gerrit Vyn / Pair of adult Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in flight. Skagit County, Washington. January.
Barrow's Goldeneye duck pair (Bucephala islandica) male infront of female, Okanogan County, Washington, USA April
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Gerrit Vyn / Barrow's Goldeneye duck pair (Bucephala islandica) male infront of female, Okanogan County, Washington, USA April
Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) male in breeding plumage performing a "bubbling display"which is used in both courtship and aggressive territorial encounters. The male holds its head and tail and 2 ro...
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Gerrit Vyn / Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) male in breeding plumage performing a "bubbling display"which is used in both courtship and aggressive territorial encounters. The male holds its head and tail and 2 ro...
Tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) in breeding plumage. St. Paul Island, Alaska. July.
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Gerrit Vyn / Tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) in breeding plumage. St. Paul Island, Alaska. July.
Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) calling. Pierce County, Washington, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) calling. Pierce County, Washington, USA. May.
Adult male Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) displaying. Dry Tortugas NP, Florida, USA
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Gerrit Vyn / Adult male Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) displaying. Dry Tortugas NP, Florida, USA
Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) adult pair on a nesting lake, Central Alaska, USA September
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Gerrit Vyn / Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) adult pair on a nesting lake, Central Alaska, USA September
Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) perching on a flowering cactus plant, Hidalgo County, Texas.
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Gerrit Vyn / Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) perching on a flowering cactus plant, Hidalgo County, Texas.
American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) male in breeding plumage, perched on branch, Tompkins County, New York, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) male in breeding plumage, perched on branch, Tompkins County, New York, USA. May.
Flock of ^Greater^ Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) departing an agricultural field during migration. Montezuma NWR, New York, USA March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Flock of ^Greater^ Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) departing an agricultural field during migration. Montezuma NWR, New York, USA March.
Aerial view of large flock of molting Brant. These geese have found refuge on a shallow lake.  During their summer moult the geese are flightless. The Teshekpuk Lake area is the most important goose m...
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Gerrit Vyn / Aerial view of large flock of molting Brant. These geese have found refuge on a shallow lake. During their summer moult the geese are flightless. The Teshekpuk Lake area is the most important goose m...
Greater snow geese (Chen caerulescens) taking flight at sunset during migration. Montezuma National Wildlife Rescue, New York, USA. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Greater snow geese (Chen caerulescens) taking flight at sunset during migration. Montezuma National Wildlife Rescue, New York, USA. March.
Red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) in flight. Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, Siskiyou County, California, USA. December.
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Gerrit Vyn / Red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) in flight. Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, Siskiyou County, California, USA. December.
Cape may warbler (Dendroica tigrina) in breeding plumage. Alberta, Canada. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Cape may warbler (Dendroica tigrina) in breeding plumage. Alberta, Canada. June.
Yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia) male, Seward peninsula, Alaska, USA. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia) male, Seward peninsula, Alaska, USA. June.
Black-throated blue warber (Dendroica caerulescens) male in breeding (alternate) plumage. Tompkins County, New York. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Black-throated blue warber (Dendroica caerulescens) male in breeding (alternate) plumage. Tompkins County, New York. May.
Golden-winged warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) adult male foraging. St. Lawrence County, New York, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Golden-winged warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) adult male foraging. St. Lawrence County, New York, USA. May.
Canada warbler (Wilsonia canadensis) male in breeding plumage. Tompkins County, New York. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Canada warbler (Wilsonia canadensis) male in breeding plumage. Tompkins County, New York. May.
Adult male Blackburnia Warbler (Dendroica fusca)perched on branch, in breeding plumage. Tompkins County, New York, USA,  May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Adult male Blackburnia Warbler (Dendroica fusca)perched on branch, in breeding plumage. Tompkins County, New York, USA, May.
Black-throated green warbler (Dendroica virens) in breeding plumage. Alberta, Canada. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Black-throated green warbler (Dendroica virens) in breeding plumage. Alberta, Canada. June.
Red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus) singing. Tompkins County, New York. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Red-eyed vireo (Vireo olivaceus) singing. Tompkins County, New York. May.
American redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) in breeding plumage. St. Lawrence County, New York, USA. May
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Gerrit Vyn / American redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) in breeding plumage. St. Lawrence County, New York, USA. May
MacGillivray's warbler (Oporornis tolmiei) perched, Pend Oreille County, Washington. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / MacGillivray's warbler (Oporornis tolmiei) perched, Pend Oreille County, Washington. May.
Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) male head portrait, Okanogan County, Washington, USA April
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Gerrit Vyn / Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) male head portrait, Okanogan County, Washington, USA April
Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) male drumming in spring to attract females. Grouse begins with 2 or 3 slow beats, then gradually increases the speed creating a drumlike roll. Okanogan County, Washingt...
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Gerrit Vyn / Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) male drumming in spring to attract females. Grouse begins with 2 or 3 slow beats, then gradually increases the speed creating a drumlike roll. Okanogan County, Washingt...
Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) displaying neck "ruff". The ruff is most often displayed once a female is present. Okanogan County, Washington. April.
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Gerrit Vyn / Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) displaying neck "ruff". The ruff is most often displayed once a female is present. Okanogan County, Washington. April.
Spruce grouse (Falcipennis canadensis) male in forest, Okanogan County, Washington, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Spruce grouse (Falcipennis canadensis) male in forest, Okanogan County, Washington, USA. May.
Female Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) incubating nest under a sage bush canopy. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Female Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) incubating nest under a sage bush canopy. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. May.
White tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucurus) adult female in autumnal moult, Central Cascades, Washington, USA. September.
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Gerrit Vyn / White tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucurus) adult female in autumnal moult, Central Cascades, Washington, USA. September.
Spruce grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosus) stops while foraging among fall blueberry bushes. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA.
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Gerrit Vyn / Spruce grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosus) stops while foraging among fall blueberry bushes. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA.
Aggressive encounter between two male Greater Prairie-Chickens (Tympanachus cupido) on a lek. During these aggressive encounters, males lower their pinnae feathers, deflate their air sacs, leap into t...
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Gerrit Vyn / Aggressive encounter between two male Greater Prairie-Chickens (Tympanachus cupido) on a lek. During these aggressive encounters, males lower their pinnae feathers, deflate their air sacs, leap into t...
Newly hatched, day old Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) chicks. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Newly hatched, day old Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) chicks. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. May.
Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) male displaying on a lek in spring at sunset, Sublette County, Wyoming. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) male displaying on a lek in spring at sunset, Sublette County, Wyoming. March.
Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) walking across a snow covered lek. Sublette County, Wyoming. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) walking across a snow covered lek. Sublette County, Wyoming. March.
Gunnison sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus) male in flight over snow. Gunnison County, Colorado, USA, April.
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Gerrit Vyn / Gunnison sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus) male in flight over snow. Gunnison County, Colorado, USA, April.
Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) gathered in the center of a lek as the dominant male displays. Sublette County, Wyoming. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) gathered in the center of a lek as the dominant male displays. Sublette County, Wyoming. March.
White-tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucurus) two in winter plumage. Mount Rainier, Washington, USA. October.
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Gerrit Vyn / White-tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucurus) two in winter plumage. Mount Rainier, Washington, USA. October.
Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) male standing on snow covered ground, vocalising in spring courtship. Males retain the white body plumage of winter plumage and molt the head and neck feathers to th...
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Gerrit Vyn / Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) male standing on snow covered ground, vocalising in spring courtship. Males retain the white body plumage of winter plumage and molt the head and neck feathers to th...
Eastern Screech-Owl (Otus / Megascops asio) in gray morph plumage, roosting in a Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) excavation hole in a Red Pine tree, Autumn, Tompkins County, New York, USA
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Gerrit Vyn / Eastern Screech-Owl (Otus / Megascops asio) in gray morph plumage, roosting in a Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) excavation hole in a Red Pine tree, Autumn, Tompkins County, New York, USA
Two Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) fledgling chicks, that have recently left the safety of their nest cavity. Alberta, Canada. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Two Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) fledgling chicks, that have recently left the safety of their nest cavity. Alberta, Canada. June.
Juvenile Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia floridana ) near its nest burrow. Cape Coral, Florida. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Juvenile Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia floridana ) near its nest burrow. Cape Coral, Florida. March.
Barred owl (Strix varia) hunting in day, Ontario, Canada. When food is scarce Barred Owls from the northern limits of this species range can sometimes be found hunting by day
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Gerrit Vyn / Barred owl (Strix varia) hunting in day, Ontario, Canada. When food is scarce Barred Owls from the northern limits of this species range can sometimes be found hunting by day
Three Snowy owls (Bubo scandiacus) perched on driftwood after a night of hunting. Vancouver, British Columbia. January.
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Gerrit Vyn / Three Snowy owls (Bubo scandiacus) perched on driftwood after a night of hunting. Vancouver, British Columbia. January.
Adult Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) on fence post. Ontario, Canada. December.
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Gerrit Vyn / Adult Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) on fence post. Ontario, Canada. December.
Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) juvenile perched in Poplar tree, emitting begging vocalization. Young great grays utter this call steadily throughout the day and night to solicit their parents to feed...
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Gerrit Vyn / Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) juvenile perched in Poplar tree, emitting begging vocalization. Young great grays utter this call steadily throughout the day and night to solicit their parents to feed...
Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) nestlings standing outside their nest burrow in sagebrush country. Idaho, USA. July.
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Gerrit Vyn / Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) nestlings standing outside their nest burrow in sagebrush country. Idaho, USA. July.
Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) in winter snowfall. Ontario, Canada.
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Gerrit Vyn / Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) in winter snowfall. Ontario, Canada.
Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) female, foraging on a decaying tree. February, Tompkins County, New York
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Gerrit Vyn / Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) female, foraging on a decaying tree. February, Tompkins County, New York
Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male on trunk of tree,  Pend Oreille County, Washington, USA, May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male on trunk of tree, Pend Oreille County, Washington, USA, May.
Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) male, King County, Washington, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) male, King County, Washington, USA. May.
Belted kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon) female, Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana, USA. December.
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Gerrit Vyn / Belted kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon) female, Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana, USA. December.
Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) male in breeding plumage singing. Yakima County, Washington, USA, May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) male in breeding plumage singing. Yakima County, Washington, USA, May.
Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) singing. Snohomish County, Washington, USA, April.
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Gerrit Vyn / Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) singing. Snohomish County, Washington, USA, April.
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in white-striped morph breeding plumage. Tompkins County, New York, USA
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Gerrit Vyn / White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) in white-striped morph breeding plumage. Tompkins County, New York, USA
Pygmy Nuthatch (Sitta pygmaea) on branch with yellow lichen. Yakima County, Washington, USA, May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Pygmy Nuthatch (Sitta pygmaea) on branch with yellow lichen. Yakima County, Washington, USA, May.
Northern / Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male in breeding plumage. Tompkins County, New York, USA May
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Gerrit Vyn / Northern / Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male in breeding plumage. Tompkins County, New York, USA May
Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis magnirostris)  Starr County, Texas, USA. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis magnirostris) Starr County, Texas, USA. March.
Green jay (Cyanocorax yncas glaucescense) Hidalgo County, Texas. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Green jay (Cyanocorax yncas glaucescense) Hidalgo County, Texas. March.
Scissor-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) in breeding plumage. Mustang Island, Texas, USA. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Scissor-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) in breeding plumage. Mustang Island, Texas, USA. March.
Adult male Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus) at desert water hole. Starr County, Texas. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Adult male Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus) at desert water hole. Starr County, Texas. March.
Lapland longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) male in breeding plumage perched on driftwood. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Lapland longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) male in breeding plumage perched on driftwood. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. June.
Vermillion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) male, Yucutan, Mexico. February.
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Gerrit Vyn / Vermillion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) male, Yucutan, Mexico. February.
Mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides) male, returning to its nest with food. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides) male, returning to its nest with food. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. June.
Eastern meadowlark (Sturnella magna) male singing. Anahuac National Wildlife Rescue, Texas, USA. March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Eastern meadowlark (Sturnella magna) male singing. Anahuac National Wildlife Rescue, Texas, USA. March.
Northern junco (Junco hyemalis) male, Tompkins County, New York, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Northern junco (Junco hyemalis) male, Tompkins County, New York, USA. May.
Cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) at nest. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) at nest. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. June.
Cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) at nest. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) at nest. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. June.
White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) male climbing down tree trunk, Tompkins County, New York, USA. January.
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Gerrit Vyn / White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) male climbing down tree trunk, Tompkins County, New York, USA. January.
Gray-headed chickadee (Poecile cinctus) bringing a crane fly to its nestlings. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Gray-headed chickadee (Poecile cinctus) bringing a crane fly to its nestlings. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA. June.
Rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) male, Tompkins County, New York. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) male, Tompkins County, New York. May.
Golden-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) singing in spring. Seward Peninsula, Alaska, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Golden-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) singing in spring. Seward Peninsula, Alaska, USA. May.
Orange-crowned warbler (Vermivora celata celata)  Seward Peninsula, Alaska, USA. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Orange-crowned warbler (Vermivora celata celata) Seward Peninsula, Alaska, USA. June.
Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) male in breeding plumage. Seward Peninsula, Alaska, USA. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) male in breeding plumage. Seward Peninsula, Alaska, USA. June.
Yellow-headed blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) in breeding plumage. Alberta, Canada. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Yellow-headed blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) in breeding plumage. Alberta, Canada. May.
Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) hunting from a fence post, Cameron Parrish, Louisiana, USA, December.
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Gerrit Vyn / Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) hunting from a fence post, Cameron Parrish, Louisiana, USA, December.
Common raven (Corvus corax) nestlings. Chukotka, Russia. July.
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Gerrit Vyn / Common raven (Corvus corax) nestlings. Chukotka, Russia. July.
Bar tailed Godwit nest and eggs (limose lapponica) Colville River Delta, Alaska USA June
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Gerrit Vyn / Bar tailed Godwit nest and eggs (limose lapponica) Colville River Delta, Alaska USA June
Clark's nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) nest with begging chicks in a Lodgepole pine. Teton County, Wyoming, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Clark's nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) nest with begging chicks in a Lodgepole pine. Teton County, Wyoming, USA. May.
Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea) nest and eggs. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea) nest and eggs. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA. June.
Savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) nest and chicks. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) nest and chicks. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. June.
Whooping cranes (Grus americana) taking off during spring migration. Central South Dakota, USA. April.
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Gerrit Vyn / Whooping cranes (Grus americana) taking off during spring migration. Central South Dakota, USA. April.
Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) flying in to  roost on the Platte River at dusk. Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA, March.?
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Gerrit Vyn / Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) flying in to roost on the Platte River at dusk. Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA, March.?
Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) with two newly hatched chicks on a nest in a flooded pasture.  Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) with two newly hatched chicks on a nest in a flooded pasture. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA. May.
Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) with two newly hatched chicks on a nest in a flooded pasture. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA, May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) with two newly hatched chicks on a nest in a flooded pasture. Sublette County, Wyoming, USA, May.