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Norfolk-based photographer David Tipling has worked as a freelance wildlife photographer since 1992. Passionate about birds and bird photography, David has been author or commissioned photographer for more than 40 books on birds and wildlife photography. Two of his main fascinations are the birds of the southern oceans and the cultural links between people and birds.

Here we showcase a cross-section of his most dramatic bird images from all corners of the globe.
Bald Eagle {Halaeetus eucocephalus} head portrait, Alaska, USA
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David Tipling / Bald Eagle {Halaeetus eucocephalus} head portrait, Alaska, USA
Silhouette through mist of two Mute Swans {Cygnus olor} on water, UK.
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David Tipling / Silhouette through mist of two Mute Swans {Cygnus olor} on water, UK.
Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) on roosting pond Bosque del Apache, New Mexico, USA, January
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David Tipling / Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) on roosting pond Bosque del Apache, New Mexico, USA, January
Red-crowned Cranes (Grus japonensis) displaying at dawn Hokkaido, Japan, February. Did you know? Red crowned cranes mate for life.
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David Tipling / Red-crowned Cranes (Grus japonensis) displaying at dawn Hokkaido, Japan, February. Did you know? Red crowned cranes mate for life.
Steller's Eagles (Haliaeetus pelagicus) calling on sea ice off Rausu on Shiretoko Peninsula, Hokkaido, Japan, February
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David Tipling / Steller's Eagles (Haliaeetus pelagicus) calling on sea ice off Rausu on Shiretoko Peninsula, Hokkaido, Japan, February
Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds (Amazilia tzacatl) swarming around feeder on balcony, Mindo, Ecuador
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David Tipling / Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds (Amazilia tzacatl) swarming around feeder on balcony, Mindo, Ecuador
Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) group, at dawn Bosque del Apache New Mexico, USA, winter
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David Tipling / Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) group, at dawn Bosque del Apache New Mexico, USA, winter
Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) male depositing blue pen at bower, Lamington NP, Queensland, Australia, September
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David Tipling / Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) male depositing blue pen at bower, Lamington NP, Queensland, Australia, September
Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) male bringing wild avocado to feed young at nest Central Highlands, Costa Rica
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David Tipling / Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) male bringing wild avocado to feed young at nest Central Highlands, Costa Rica
Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) with one eye closed, Bharatpur, India
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David Tipling / Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) with one eye closed, Bharatpur, India
Kea (Nestor notabilis) investigating car, Arthur's Pass South Island, New Zealand
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David Tipling / Kea (Nestor notabilis) investigating car, Arthur's Pass South Island, New Zealand
Osprey (Pandion haliatus) fishing, Inverdruie Fish Farm, Speyside, Scotland, July
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David Tipling / Osprey (Pandion haliatus) fishing, Inverdruie Fish Farm, Speyside, Scotland, July