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Aircraft (2 files)

PMR-D13176
Portugal, Madeira, Funchal: D-ABNF Boeing 757-230 (c/n 25140) of Condor with colour scheme "Rizzi-Bird" by American artist James Rizzi.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation

PMR001K-14
Portugal, Madeira, Funchal: D-ABNF Boeing 757-230 (c/n 25140) "Rizzi Bird" of Condor in special paint scheme for holiday charters.
Keywords: airliner, airplane, aeroplane

Travel (511 files)

PMR-D12959
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) at Tannheim, Baden-Württemberg
Keywords: Accipitridae, avifauna, birds of prey, nature, ornithology, predators, raptors, wild birds

PMR-D12929
Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
White storks (Ciconia ciconia) return every year to breed.
Keywords: architecture, birds, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, ornithology, picturesque

PMR-D12928
Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim.
White storks (Ciconia ciconia) return every year to breed.
Keywords: architecture, birds, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, ornithology, picturesque

PMR131-02
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley, from the top of one of the limestone pinnacles.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, panorama, bird's eye view, rooftops, woods

PMR119-08
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Rodergasse with its row of gables, from the Roder Tower. Visible in the background are the Town Hall Tower, St. Jacobus' Church and the White Tower.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, bird's eye view

PMR119-07
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: outer fortifications to the Roder Gate, from the top of the Roder Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, bird's eye view

PMR119-02
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Market Square, Ratsherrntrinkstube, White Tower and town wall, from the Rathaus Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, rooftops, bird's eye view

PMR109-05
Egypt, Thebes: bird's eye view of the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, taken from the edge of the overhanging cliff.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR-D12604
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) at Tannheim, Baden-Württemberg
Keywords: Accipitridae, avifauna, birds of prey, nature, ornithology, predators, raptors, wild birds

PMR-D12603
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) at Tannheim, Baden-Württemberg
Keywords: Accipitridae, avifauna, birds of prey, nature, ornithology, predators, raptors, wild birds

PMR-D12602
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) at Tannheim, Baden-Württemberg
Keywords: Accipitridae, avifauna, birds of prey, nature, ornithology, predators, raptors, wild birds

PMR099-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: Grey Lag Geese (Anser anser) and Canada Geese, with Coot and Mallard on the (man-made) lake.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, waterfowl, ornithology, birds

PMR093-12
Austria, Burgenland, Illmitz: traditional reed-hut and well near Lake Zick, a bird reserve. Typical of the puszta landscape in nearby Hungary.
Keywords: picturesque, Lake District, rural

PMR093-09
Austria, Burgenland, Rust: row of traditional houses with storks' nests on every chimney.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, ornithology, birds

PMR093-05
Austria, Burgenland, Rust: storks' nest on the chimney of a house.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, ornithology, bird

PMR089-11
Austria, Vienna: Peacock (Pavo cristatus) displaying in Vienna Stadtpark.
Keywords: capital, Phasianidae, Gallinules, bird, Aves, splendour, colourful, plumes

PMR089-10
Austria, Vienna: Peacock (Pavo cristatus) displaying in Vienna Stadtpark.
Keywords: capital, Phasianidae, Gallinules, bird, Aves, splendour, colourful, plumes

PMR064-10
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view of Cape Town with port and Table Bay from the top of Table Mountain.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR064-09
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain, across Table Bay, with Robben Island in the distance, Signal Hill top left, and the docks right centre
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR064-01
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain, across Table Bay, with Robben Island in the distance, Signal Hill in the centre, and the docks right centre
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR061-09
South Africa, Eastern Cape Province, Port Elizabeth: aerial view of the docks, yacht moorings and coast road
Keywords: panorama, bird's eye view, metropolis, city, industry, shipping, trade, oil storage

PMR058-11
South Africa, Natal, Durban: Strelitzia, or Bird of Paradise flower, a native of South Africa, named after the duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, birthplace of Queen Charlotte of England
Keywords: blossom, plant, botany, botanical, horticulture, colourful, exotic, crane flower

PMR056-12
Rhodesia: ruins of Zimbabwe, thought to have flourished between 13th and 15th centuries A.D.
View of the Great Enclosure in the distance, from the flat lookout balcony of the Acropolis Ruin, overlooking the Ritual Enclosure where most of the Zimbabwe birds have been found. Rhodesia: ruins of Zimbabwe, thought to have flourished between 13th and 15th centuries A.D.
View of the Great Enclosure in the distance, from the flat lookout balcony of the Acropolis Ruin, overlooking the Ritual Enclosure where most of the Zimbabwe birds have been found.
Keywords: archeology, ruined city, historic, heritage, ancient city

PMR-D12279
Believed hybrid of Greylag Goose (Anser anser) and Canada Goose (Branta Canadensis) in Nymphenburger Park, Munich.
Keywords: avifauna, nature, ornithology, waterfowl, wild birds

PMR-D12278
Believed hybrid of Greylag Goose (Anser anser) and Canada Goose (Branta Canadensis) in Nymphenburger Park, Munich.
Keywords: avifauna, nature, ornithology, waterfowl, wild birds

PMR-D12274
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) (male) in Nymphenburger Park, Munich.
Keywords: avifauna, nature, ornithology, waterfowl, wild birds

PMR-D12273
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) (male) at Benediktbeuren, Upper Bavaria.
Keywords: avifauna, nature, ornithology, picidae, wild birds

PMR-D12272
Bullfinch (Eurasian) (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) (male) at Benediktbeuren, Upper Bavaria.
Keywords: avifauna, finch, nature, ornithology, wild birds

PMR-D12271
Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris) at Benediktbeuren, Upper Bavaria.
Keywords: avifauna, nature, ornithology, titmouse, wild birds

PMR-D12270
Great Tit (Parus major) at Benediktbeuren, Upper Bavaria.
Keywords: avifauna, nature, ornithology, titmouse, wild birds

PMR-D12265
Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) (male) in Nymphenburg Park, Munich.
Keywords: avifauna, ducks, nature, ornithology, wild birds

PMR-D12264
Mandarin Ducks (Aix galericulata) (male and female) in Nymphenburg Park, Munich.
Keywords: avifauna, ducks, nature, ornithology, wild birds

PMR-D12263
Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) (male) in Nymphenburg Park, Munich.
Keywords: avifauna, ducks, nature, ornithology, wild birds

PMR-D12262
Coot (Eurasian) (Fulica atra) in Nymphenburg Park, Munich.
Keywords: avifauna, crakes, nature, ornithology, rails, wild birds

PMR-D12143
Kestrel (male) (Falco tinnunculus).
Keywords: avifauna, birds of prey, falcons, nature, ornithology, raptors, wild birds

PMR-D11864
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) in the local zoo.
Keywords: avifauna, birds, nature, ornithology, waders

PMR-D11863
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) in the local zoo.
Keywords: avifauna, birds, nature, ornithology, waders

PMR-D11837
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Humboldt's penguins on the roof of the Ozeaneum Museum, with the rooftops of Stralsund in the background.
Keywords: architecture, birds, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, ornithology, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11224
Yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) on the Turkish coast.
Keywords: avifauna, birds, Laridae, nature, ornithology

PMR-D11223
Yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) on the Turkish coast.
Keywords: avifauna, birds, Laridae, nature, ornithology

PMR-D11222
Yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) on the Turkish coast.
Keywords: avifauna, birds, Laridae, nature, ornithology

PMR-D11140
Turkey, Lycia: group of domestic geese in the Dalyan delta.
Keywords: Mediterranean, nature, ornithology, water birds

PMR-D11137
Turkey, Lycia: view of the reed beds, home to numerous species of water birds, in the Dalyan delta. On the rocky spur to the left are the acropolis and ruins of the ancient town of Kaunos.
Keywords: archeology, ecology, geology, Mediterranean, nature, ornithology, ranges of hills

PMR-D11136
Turkey, Lycia: view of the reed beds, home to numerous species of water birds, in the Dalyan delta.
Keywords: ecology, Mediterranean, nature, ornithology, ranges of hills

PMR-D11002
White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) with full-grown fledgling in nest on the roof of the parish church, Bad Gögging, Lower Bavaria.
Keywords: avifauna, chick, nature, ornithology, waders, wild birds

PMR-D11001
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) with fledgling in nest on the roof of the parish church, Bad Gögging, Lower Bavaria.
Keywords: avifauna, nature, ornithology, waders, wild birds

PMR-D11000
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) and nest on the roof of the parish church, Bad Gögging, Lower Bavaria.
Keywords: avifauna, nature, ornithology, waders, wild birds

PMR-D10922
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius).
Keywords: corvids, crow family, nature, ornithology, wild birds

PMR-D10757
Germany, Bavaria, Benediktbeueren: bird-watcher group in the monastery grounds amid pools from thawing snow.
Keywords: mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, outdoor life

PMR-D10555
Flowers of the Wild Cherry or Bird Cherry tree (Prunus avium) near Ismaning, Bavaria.
Keywords: spring, phytography, fragrant, botany, wild flowers, nature

PMR-D10406
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Vista do Rei: Azores Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs moreletti), the Azores subspecies.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, wildlife, fauna, finches

PMR-D9983
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Robin (Erithacus rubecula).
Keywords: fauna, birds, passerines, ornithology

PMR-D9982
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Robin (Erithacus rubecula).
Keywords: fauna, ornithology, passerines, birds

PMR-D9705
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Memmingen: House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) male.
Keywords: nature, wildlife, ornithology, birds

PMR-D9661
Iceland, Reykjavik: Grey Lag Geese (Anser anser) in the rock garden in the city's botanical garden.
Keywords: capital city, flowers, alpines, horticulture, flora, birds, ornithology

PMR-D9628
Iceland, Landeyjahöfn: Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea).
Keywords: ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, birds

PMR-D9537
Iceland, Ólafsvík: Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea).
Keywords: ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, birds

PMR-D9536
Iceland, Ólafsvík: a young Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea).
Keywords: ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, birds

PMR-D9515
Iceland, Reykjavik: Lesser Black-backed Gull ( Larus fuscus) by Lake Tjörnin, in the centre of the city.
Keywords: birds, seabirds, ornithology, wildlife, fauna

PMR-D9513
Iceland, Reykjavik: female Tufted Duck with young on Lake Tjörnin, in the centre of the city.
Keywords: birds, diving ducks, ornithology, wildlife, fauna

PMR-D9111
Chile. Chaiten: Eared Dove/Tortola (Zenaida auriculata)
Keywords: bird, pigeon, flora and fauna, ornithology

PMR-D9109
Chile. Chaiten: Southern Lapwing/Queltehue (Vanellus chilensis).
Keywords: bird, flora and fauna, ornithology

PMR-D9070
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata)
Keywords: bird, flora and fauna, pigeon, ornithology

PMR-D9065
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Dolphin Gull (Leucophaeus scoresbii).
Keywords: seagull, flora and fauna, ornithology, birds

PMR-D9054
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) on an island in the Beagle Channel.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, birds, ornithology, flora and Fauna

PMR-D9053
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: a solitary Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) on an island in the Beagle Channel.
Keywords: South America, flora and Fauna, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Patagonia, Andes

PMR-D9052
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) on an island in the Beagle Channel.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, birds, ornithology, flora and Fauna

PMR-D9051
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) on an island in the Beagle Channel.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, birds, ornithology, flora and Fauna

PMR-D9050
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) on an island in the Beagle Channel.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, birds, ornithology, flora and Fauna

PMR-D9048
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: a group of Patagonian or South American Sea lions (Otaria flavescens) with a large male in the foreground, on a rocky island in the Beagle Channel. Numerous Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) in the background.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, wildlife, wild animals, flora and fauna, birds

PMR-D9047
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: a group of Patagonian or South American Sea lions (Otaria flavescens) with a large male in the foreground on a rocky island in the Beagle Channel. Numerous Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) in the background.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, wildlife, wild animals, flora and fauna, birds

PMR-D9045
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Southern Giant Petrel or Giant Fulmar or Stinker (Macronectes giganteus).
Keywords: South America, seabirds, flora and Fauna, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Patagonia, Andes

PMR-D9044
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Southern Giant Petrel or Giant Fulmar or Stinker (Macronectes giganteus).
Keywords: South America, seabirds, flora and Fauna, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Patagonia, Andes

PMR-D9043
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) on an island in the Beagle Channel.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, birds, ornithology, flora and Fauna

PMR-D8993
Chile, Puerto Natales: Austral Thrush/Zorzal (Turdus falcklandii)
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, bird, ornithology, flora and fauna

PMR-D8988
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: juvenile Rufus-collared Sparrow/Chincol (Zonotrichia capensis) has not yet acquired his "collar".
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, ornithology, birds, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America

PMR-D8987
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: pair of Upland Geese/Caiquen (Cloephaga picta)
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, birds, ornithology, flora and fauna, waterfowl, wildlife

PMR-D8986
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: pair of Upland Geese/Caiquen (Cloephaga picta)
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, birds, ornithology, flora and fauna, waterfowl, wildlife

PMR-D8985
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: juvenile Rufus-collared Sparrow/Chincol (Zonotrichia capensis) has not yet acquired his "collar".
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, ornithology, birds, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America

PMR-D8971
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus).
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, wildlife, flora and fauna, birds, ornithology, waterfowl

PMR-D8970
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: Yellow-billed Pintails (Anas spinicauda).
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, wildlife, flora and fauna, birds, ornithology, waterfowl

PMR-D8969
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: Coscoroba Swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) with Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) and Chiloe Wigeons (Anas sibilatrix).
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, wildlife, flora and fauna, birds, ornithology, waterfowl

PMR-D8968
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: a pair of Upland Geese/Caiquen (Chloephaga picta) with family.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, wildlife, flora and fauna, birds, ornithology, waterfowl, goslings

PMR-D8967
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: Coscoroba Swans (Coscoroba coscoroba).
Keywords: South America, waterfowl, ornithology, birds, flora and fauna, wildlife, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America

PMR-D8966
Argentina, El Calafate: Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) being mobbed by a seagull.
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, bird, vulture, ornithology

PMR-D8957
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus).
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, bird, ornithology, flora and fauna, scavenger

PMR-D8956
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus).
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, bird, ornithology, flora and fauna, raptor, bird of prey

PMR-D8955
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus).
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, bird, ornithology, flora and fauna, raptor, bird of prey

PMR-D8947
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Patagonian Sierra-Finch/Cometocino Patagonico (Phrygilus patagonicus).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, ornithological, bird, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8946
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Patagonian Sierra-Finch/Cometocino Patagonico (Phrygilus patagonicus).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, ornithological, bird, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8926
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Rufous-collared Sparrow/Chincol (Zonotrichia capensis), with its collar clearly visible.
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, passerines, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8925
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Rufous-collared Sparrow/Chincol (Zonotrichia capensis), with its collar clearly visible.
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, passerines, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8921
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Upland or Magellan Geese (Chloephaga picta).
Keywords: South America, Sheldgeese, flora and fauna, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8920
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Black-necked Swans (Cygnus melancoryphus)
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, ornithology, waterfowl, birds, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake

PMR-D8881
Argentina, El Chalten: Southern Lapwing/Treile (Vanellus chilensis).
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, bird, ornithology, flora and fauna

PMR-D8863
Argentina, Estancia la Angostura: group of Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) with Lesser Rhea or Nando (Pterocnemia pennata) in the foreground.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, flora and fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology

PMR-D8861
Argentina, Estancia la Angostura: a pair of Upland or Magellan Geese (Chloephaga picta) with Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) in the background.
Keywords: South America, waterfowl, flora and fauna, ornithology, birds, sheldgoose, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, nature, landscape

PMR-D8860
Argentina, Estancia la Angostura: Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, ornithology, birds, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, nature, landscape

PMR-D8856
Argentina, Estancia la Angostura: a trio of Black-faced Ibis or Bandurria (Theristicus melanopis) in flight.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, birds, ornithology, flora and fauna

PMR-D8834
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Black-necked Swans (Cygnus melancoryphus).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, waterfowl, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, wildlife, nature

PMR-D8675
Chile. Puerto Varas: 5 Chimango Caracara falcons (Milvago chimango) in a tree-top.
Keywords: South America, birds of prey, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8671
Chile. Valdivia: Neotropic or Olivacious Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America, fish-eater

PMR-D8670
Chile. Valdivia: Neotropic or Olivacious Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus).
Keywords: South America, fish-eater, Latin America, nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR-D8669
Chile. Valdivia: Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America, scavenger

PMR-D8665
Chile. Valdivia: Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America, scavenger

PMR-D8661
Chile. Valdivia: Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus)
Keywords: South America, Latin America, nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, flora and fauna, seagull

PMR-D8660
Chile. Valdivia: South American Sea Lions (Otaria flavescens). (male in the foreground) with Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus).
Keywords: South America, ornithology, birds, seal family, Latin America, wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR-D8658
Chile. Valdivia: Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) (left) and Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) (right)
Keywords: South America, Latin America, nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, flora and fauna, scavengers

PMR-D8657
Chile. Valdivia: Peruvian Pelican (Pelecanus thagus).
Keywords: South America, Latin America, nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, flora and fauna, waterfowl

PMR-D8655
Chile. Pucon: Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8654
Chile. Pucon: Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8653
Chile. Pucon: Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8652
Chile. Pucon: Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8651
Chile. Pucon: Brown-hooded Gull (Chroicocephalus maculipennis)
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8648
Chile. Pucon: Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8647
Chile. Pucon: Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8584
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: wetlands for waterfowl.
Keywords: nature, wildlife, birds, reserve, ecology, pool, reeds, biotope

PMR-D8583
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).
Keywords: nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, titmouse, bird feeder

PMR-D8582
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Keywords: nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, colourful

PMR-D8581
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Keywords: nature, colourful, wildlife, ornithology, birds

PMR-D8580
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Keywords: nature, colourful, wildlife, ornithology, birds

PMR-D8579
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).
Keywords: nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife

PMR-D8578
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).
Keywords: nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife

PMR-D8361
Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) on the island of Naxos in the Cyclades.
Keywords: nature, European Vulture, carrion eaters, birds of prey, wildlife, ornithology, birds

PMR-D8213
Sweden, Öland Island: a woodpigeon surveys the fields from his perch on a prehistoric megalith.
Keywords: Scandinavia, history, standing stone, culture, birds, ornithology

PMR-D8212
Sweden, Öland Island: built in 1844-5, the lighthouse "Lange Erik" is 32 metres high and stands on the northern tip of the island. In the foreground the broken coastline, a feeding place for migrating wading birds.
Keywords: Scandinavia, unspoilt, conservation, countryside, ecology, biotope, nature, beacon

PMR-D8202
Sweden, Öland Island: the lighthouse "Lange Jan" stands on the southern tip of the island, where a bird station rings and monitors the flow of migrant birds in spring and autumn.
Keywords: architecture, beacon, Scandinavia

PMR-D8201
Sweden, Öland Island: the lighthouse "Lange Jan" stands on the southern tip of the island, where a bird station rings and monitors the flow of migrant birds in spring and autumn.
Keywords: architecture, beacon, Scandinavia

PMR-D8160
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) in Bergen, Norway.
Keywords: nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, seagulls

PMR-D8023
Sweden, Gothenburg: Common Gull (Mew Gull) (Larus canus).
Keywords: nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, seagulls

PMR-D8008
Sweden, Bohuslän: Common Tern (Sterna hirundo).
Keywords: nature, Sternidae, birds, ornithology, wildlife

PMR-D7930
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: Barn Owl (Tyto Alba) at the falconry centre.
Keywords: Romantic Road, birds of prey, raptor, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7929
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis) at the falconry centre.
Keywords: Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, raptor, birds of prey

PMR-D7928
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) at the falconry centre.
Keywords: Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, raptor, birds of prey, Uhu

PMR-D7688
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig Zoological Gardens: a boat trip through "Gondwanaland", one of the largest indoor tropical rainforest projects (1.65 hectares) which contains many exotic free-flying birds and other creatures.
Keywords: nature, palm trees, ecology, biotope, wildlife

PMR-D7687
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig Zoological Gardens: a tree-top walkway through "Gondwanaland", one of the largest indoor tropical rainforest projects (1.65 hectares) which contains many exotic free-flying birds and other creatures.
Keywords: nature, palm trees, ecology, biotope, wildlife

PMR-D7686
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig Zoological Gardens: a boat trip through "Gondwanaland", one of the largest indoor tropical rainforest projects (1.65 hectares) which contains many exotic free-flying birds and other creatures.
Keywords: nature, palm trees, ecology, biotope, wildlife

PMR-D7685
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig Zoological Gardens: a boat trip through "Gondwanaland", one of the largest indoor tropical rainforest projects (1.65 hectares) which contains many exotic free-flying birds and other creatures.
Keywords: nature, palm trees, ecology, biotope, wildlife

PMR-D7670
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris).
Keywords: nature, wildlife, ornithology, birds

PMR-D7668
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), male.
Keywords: nature, wildlife, ornithology, birds

PMR-D7667
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella), female.
Keywords: nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, bunting

PMR-D7666
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Great Tit (Parus major).
Keywords: nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, titmouse, bird-feeder

PMR-D7665
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).
Keywords: nature, bird-feeder, titmouse, wildlife, ornithology, birds

PMR-D7664
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella), male.
Keywords: nature, bunting, wildlife, ornithology, birds

PMR-D7604
Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis) in Essaouira, Morocco.
Keywords: birds, nature, wildlife, ornithology

PMR-D7551
Morocco, Marakech: White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) on their nest in the medina.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh, birds, ornithology

PMR-D7538
House Bunting (Emberiza sahari) (male) in Telouet, Morocco, at 1800 metres.
Keywords: Emberizidae, passerine, bird, ornithology, wildlife, nature

PMR-D7537
House Bunting (Emberiza sahari) (female) in Telouet, Morocco, at 1800 metres.
Keywords: Emberizidae, passerine, bird, ornithology, wildlife, nature

PMR-D7536
House Bunting (Emberiza sahari) (female) in Telouet, Morocco, at 1800 metres.
Keywords: Emberizidae, passerine, bird, ornithology, wildlife, nature

PMR-D7486
Morocco, House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) in the Todrs Gorge.
Keywords: Africa, ornithology, bird, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7417
Morocco, Meknes: White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) in flight.
Keywords: bird, nature, wildlife, waders, ornithology

PMR-D7043
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: Desert Lark (Ammomanes deserti).
Keywords: Sahara, bird, ornithology, fauna, wildlife

PMR-D6990
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: White-crowned Wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga)
Keywords: Sahara, desert, bird, thrush, ornithology, fauna, wild life

PMR-D6989
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: White-crowned Wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga)
Keywords: Sahara, desert, bird, thrush, ornithology, fauna, wild life

PMR-D6988
Algeria, Illizi, Tadrat National Park: White-crowned Wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga)
Keywords: Sahara, desert, bird, thrush, ornithology, fauna, wild life

PMR-D6714
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) on the Antrim coast.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, seagulls

PMR-D6660
Common tern (Sterna hirundo) on Belfast's waterfront.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, wildlife, fauna

PMR-D6659
Common tern (Sterna hirundo) on Belfast's waterfront.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, wildlife, fauna

PMR-D6516
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: two of the 25-foot-diameter clockfaces on the Royal Liver Building with one of the two mythical Liver Birds, itself 18 feet high.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture, UNESCO

PMR-D6501
Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) in Wakehurst Gardens.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, Sittidae

PMR-D6500
Common or Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in Wakehurst Gardens.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, Galliforms, game, colourful

PMR-D6492
Egyptian Geese (Alopochen aegyptiaca).
Keywords: ornithology, waterfowl, birds, feral, neophyte

PMR-D6450
Jackdaw (Corvus monedula)
Keywords: bird, ornithology, corvids

PMR-D6445
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) in flight.
Keywords: bird, seagull, ornithology, gliding, flying

PMR-D6417
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: a White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) on its nest on a roof.
Keywords: Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, birds, ornithology, waders

PMR-D6322
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: storks' nest with 4 young on a rooftop, under permanent watch from CCTV camera.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Cicconia cicconia, birds, ornithology

PMR-D6305
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a pair of White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) on their nest on a roof
Keywords: Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, birds, ornithology, waders

PMR-D6144
Flowers of Bird Cherry tree (Prunus padus).
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, fragrant, phytography, plants, shrubs, trees

PMR-D6124
Goosander (Mergus merganser)(male).
Keywords: birds, waterfowl, ducks, mergansers, ornithology

PMR-D6035
Curlew (Numenius arquata) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, waders, wildlife, nature, fauna

PMR-D6034
Curlew (Numenius arquata) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, waders, wildlife, nature, fauna

PMR-D6033
Curlew (Numenius arquata) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, waders, wildlife, nature, fauna

PMR-D6030
Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, waders, wildlife, nature, fauna

PMR-D6026
Blackstart (Oenanthe melanura) at Ain Razat, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, wildlife, fauna, nature

PMR-D6024
Flowers of the Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) and female Shining Sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus) at Tawi Attair, Oman.
Keywords: botany, blooms, flora, bush, shrub, birds, ornithology, fauna, nature, wildlife

PMR-D6023
Flowers of the Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) and female Shining Sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus) at Tawi Attair, Oman.
Keywords: botany, blooms, flora, bush, shrub, birds, ornithology, fauna, nature, wildlife

PMR-D6022
Flowers of the Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) and female Shining Sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus) at Tawi Attair, Oman.
Keywords: botany, blooms, flora, bush, shrub, birds, ornithology, fauna, nature, wildlife

PMR-D6020
Oman: Tawi Attair Sinkhole, at 210 metres, one of the world's deepest, caused by the collapse of an underground cavern, provides nesting places for Pale Crag Martins and many other birds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology, limestone

PMR-D6010
Oman, Khor Rori: one of the khors (creeks) which are to be found on this coast. It is overlooked by the ancient city of Sumhuram, a major port for the export of frankincense. The freshwater is full of fish, which attract many acquatic birds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature reserve

PMR-D5997
Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature

PMR-D5996
Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5995
Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5994
Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5993
Sooty Gulls (Larus hemprichii) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, seagulls

PMR-D5992
Sanderlings (Calidris alba) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5990
Indian House Crow (Corvus splendens) at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature

PMR-D5957
Great White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) at Three Palm Tree Lagoon, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology

PMR-D5954
Oman: flock of gulls and terns on the beach, north of Duqm.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, birds, ornithology, seagulls

PMR-D5812
Sooty Gulls (Larus hemprichii), juveniles and adults, on the water at Barka, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, seagulls

PMR-D5800
White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis) in Muscat.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, wild life, nature

PMR-D5752
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: aerial view of part of the west basin of Ismaning Reservoir (Ismaninger Speichersee), a protected nature reserve, bird sanctuary and Ramsar Site. The fish ponds on the left are much used by nesting water fowl.
Keywords: nature, countryside, ornithology, ducks, geese, eclipse

PMR-D5695
Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis) in flight.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, seagulls, wingspan

PMR-D5294
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, bird, ornithology, starling, wildlife, fauna

PMR-D5169
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, birds, ornithology, starlings

PMR-D5153
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of Nodir Divan-Begi madrasa (part of the Lab-i Hauz complex) with depictions of 2 phoenix birds, 2 misshapen white deer and a "man-in-the-sun" face.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5111
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: a pair of Laughing, or Palm Doves (Streptopelia senegalensis).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, birds, ornithology, pigeons

PMR-D5107
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, birds, ornithology, starlings

PMR-D4713
The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Samar Island, Calbayog: captive Rufous-bellied Hawk-Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii).
Keywords: ornithology, birds, raptors, birds of prey, nature, wildlife

PMR-D4685
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Eastern or Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, ornithology, birds, wildfowl, egrets

PMR-D4635
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful Kinnara (half woman and half bird) in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island).
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis

PMR-D4506
England, West Sussex, Henfield: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: winter, countryside, ornithology, birds, passerines, chats, redbreast, Christmas

PMR-D4505
England, West Sussex, Henfield: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: winter, countryside, ornithology, birds, passerines, chats, redbreast, Christmas

PMR-D4504
England, West Sussex, Henfield: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: winter, countryside, ornithology, birds, passerines, chats, redbreast, Christmas

PMR-D4503
England, West Sussex, Henfield: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: winter, countryside, ornithology, birds, passerines, chats, redbreast, Christmas

PMR-D4477
Thailand, Phuket Island: Dead Leaf or Indian Leafwing Butterflies (Kallima paralekta) feeding on pineapple in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lepidoptera, camouflage, disguise, imitation, insect, nymphalid

PMR-D4476
Thailand, Phuket Island: Common Sun Skink (Eutropis multifasciata) in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lizards, reptiles, scincidae

PMR-D4475
Thailand, Phuket Island: Common Sun Skink (Eutropis multifasciata) in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lizards, reptiles, scincidae

PMR-D4474
Thailand, Phuket Island: Dead Leaf or Indian Leafwing Butterflies (Kallima paralekta) feeding on pineapple in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lepidoptera, camouflage, disguise, imitation, insect, nymphalid

PMR-D4473
Thailand, Phuket Island: Clipper butterfly (Parthenos sylvia) feeding on pineapple in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lepidoptera, insect, nymphalid

PMR-D4472
Thailand, Phuket Island: Dead Leaf or Indian Leafwing Butterflies (Kallima paralekta) feeding on pineapple in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lepidoptera, camouflage, disguise, imitation, insect, nymphalid

PMR-D4471
Thailand, Phuket Island: guide map to Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, plan , diagram, illustration

PMR-D4468
Thailand, Phuket Island: Pied Imperial Pigeons (Ducula bicolor) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, ornithology, doves

PMR-D4467
Thailand, Phuket Island: Eastern or Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, ornithology, egrets

PMR-D4466
Thailand, Phuket Island: Eastern or Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, ornithology, egrets

PMR-D4465
Thailand, Phuket Island: Pearl or Helmeted Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, ornithology, birds, Galliformes

PMR-D4458
Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology

PMR-D4457
Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology

PMR-D4456
Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology

PMR-D4455
Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology

PMR-D4256
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Black Swans (Cygnus atratus) in the grounds of Schloss Fantaisie.
Keywords: Upper Franconia, birds, ornithology, waterfowl, fauna, neophytes

PMR-D4255
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Black Swan(Cygnus atratus) in the grounds of Schloss Fantaisie.
Keywords: Upper Franconia, birds, ornithology, waterfowl, fauna, neophytes

PMR-D4254
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Black Swans (Cygnus atratus) in the grounds of Schloss Fantaisie.
Keywords: Upper Franconia, birds, ornithology, waterfowl, fauna, neophytes

PMR-D4217
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) in Nymphenburg Gardens.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, nesting-hole, wisdom, fauna, night-owl

PMR-D4216
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) in Nymphenburg Gardens.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, nesting-hole, wisdom, fauna, night-owl

PMR-D4173
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): Indian Peacock (Pavo cristatus), in the grounds of St. Peter's Castle.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, peafowl, colourful

PMR-D4134
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula: Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis).
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , ornithology, seabirds, bird life

PMR-D2873
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view from the acropolis, with Turkish mainland in the background and common mallow (Malva sylvestris) mixed with large bird's foot trefoil (Lotus uliginosus) in the foreground.
Keywords: wildflowers, botany, plants, colourful, flora, blooms, landscape, Rhodos, Rodos

PMR-D2872
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: common mallow (Malva sylvestris) mixed with large bird's foot trefoil (Lotus uliginosus) in masses on the acropolis.
Keywords: wildflowers, botany, plants, colourful, flora, blooms

PMR-D2853
Greece, Island of Rhodes: sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) in the Platia Martiron Evreon.
Keywords: exotic, birds, colourful, parrots, fauna, ornithology

PMR-D2852
Greece, Island of Rhodes: red and green macaws (Ara chloropterus) and blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) in the Platia Martiron Evreon.
Keywords: exotic, birds, colourful, parrots, fauna, ornithology

PMR-D2851
Greece, Island of Rhodes: red and green macaws (Ara chloropterus) and blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) in the Platia Martiron Evreon.
Keywords: exotic, birds, colourful, parrots, fauna, ornithology

PMR-D2840
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Northern Wheatear ( Oenanthe oenanthe).
Keywords: wildlife, birds, ornithology, fauna

PMR-D1094
Qatar, Doha: Eastern Reef Egret (Egretta sacra).
Keywords: herons, fauna, birds, ornithology

PMR-D1093
Qatar, Doha: Eastern Reef Egret (Egretta sacra).
Keywords: herons, fauna, birds, ornithology

PMR-D1092
Qatar, Doha: Eastern Reef Egret (Egretta sacra).
Keywords: herons, fauna, birds, ornithology

PMR-D1086
Qatar, Doha: White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis).
Keywords: fauna, birds, ornithology

PMR-D1038
Thailand, Chiang Mai: Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis).
Keywords: Buddhist, fauna, ornithology, birds, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D0593
Laos, Vientiane: Lao youth offering to sell caged birds for release near Pha That Luang.
Keywords: capital city, Lao people, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0580
Zebra Dove or Peaceful Dove or Barred Ground Dove (Geopelia striata).
Keywords: birds, pigeon, ornithology, Columbidae, flora and fauna

PMR-D0219
Germany, Upper Bavaria: peacock (Pavo cristatus), on Roseninsel (island) in Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: Phasianidae, brilliant, dazzling, colourful, birds, Indian Peafowl

PMR-D0218
Germany, Upper Bavaria: peacock (Pavo cristatus), on Roseninsel (island) in Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: Phasianidae, brilliant, dazzling, colourful, birds, Indian Peafowl

PMR347-09
India, Rajasthan, Bharatpur: Painted Storks (Mycteria leucocephala) in Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary.
Keywords: birds, waders, ornithology, birding, bird-watching

PMR344-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: pink flamingoes in the zoological gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Köln, birds, waders

PMR282-05
Turkey, Pergamon: villager proudly displaying a newly-shot male Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus).
Keywords: ornithology, birds, hunter, shooting, gun sport, kill, booty

PMR268-05
U.S.A., Florida, Miami Seaquarium: Lost Islands, "where turtles, flamingos, native birds and fish flourish in a South Florida jungle environment, in an unspoiled mangrove hammock".
Keywords: sealife, fishes, sea mammals, performance, entertainment, colourful, photogenic, thrilling, exciting, pools, enclosures

PMR266-12
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: typical landscape showing what the Indians call "the river of grass" (marshland).
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, water birds, marshland, reservation, ecosystem

PMR265-05
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Mrazek Pond, haunt of water birds and mosquitos.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR246-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Fohnsee, lying just south of the larger Lake Starnberg, is a bird sanctuary. In autumn the foliage takes on vivid hues, but these two trees still display their summer green.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, fallen leaves, ornithology, landscape, reeds

PMR246-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Fohnsee, lying just south of the larger Lake Starnberg, is a bird sanctuary. In autumn the foliage takes on vivid hues.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, fallen leaves, ornithology, landscape, reeds

PMR246-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Fohnsee, lying just south of the larger Lake Starnberg, is a bird sanctuary. In autumn the foliage takes on vivid hues.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves, ornithology, landscape

PMR239-06
Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display. Part of the 40-foot-high "free flight" bird enclosure, where a typical sandy beach is reproduced, with rocks and breaking waves.
Oystercatchers, Turnstones, Sandpipers, a Cattle Egret and an Inca Tern on view.
Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife

PMR239-05
Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display.
Part of the 40-foot-high "free flight" bird enclosure, where a typical sandy beach is reproduced, with rocks and breaking waves.
Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife

PMR239-04
Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display.
Rose-coloured flamingos reflected in the water.
Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife

PMR239-03
Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display.
One of the pelican enclosures; cormorants are nesting in baskets among the boughs which are arranged over the water surface.
Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife

PMR239-02
Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display.
One of the flamingo enclosures.
Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife

PMR239-01
Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display.
A carved wooden eagle, giant-size, near the entrance to the park.
Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife

PMR210-11
Israel: Huleh Nature Reserve, an area of swampland and lakes, rich in flora and fauna, in the Jordan River Valley.
Keywords: landscape, wildlife, marshland, bird sanctuary, waterfowl, blossom tree

PMR-D4037
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Brown-breasted Bulbuls (Pycnonotus xanthorrhous) in the bougainvillea trees in Green Lake Park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, picturesque, metropolitan, flowering trees, colourful, wild birds, ornithology

PMR-D4011
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: large ceramic vase illustrated with flowers and birds motif in the showroom at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D3932
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: caged birds for sale on the street.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, pets, songbirds

PMR-D3708
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) on the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, birds, herons, waders, ornithology

PMR-D3331
Chaffinch (Fringilla Coelebs)..
Keywords: birds, ornithology, finches, passerines, aves, male plumage

PMR-D3152
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Birdseye Primroses (Primula farinosa) with Bird's Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala) on Mount Kranzberg (1391 metres) in the Bavarian Alps.
Keywords: alpine, spring, pasture, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR-D3058
Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).
Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, titmouse

PMR-D3057
Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris).
Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place

PMR-D3056
Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).
Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, titmouse

PMR-D3055
Bramblings (Fringilla montifringilla) with Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus).
Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, finches

PMR-D3030
Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto).
Keywords: birds, ornithology, Columbidae, Aves

PMR-D2998
Germany, Upper Bavaria: a pair of swans with cygnet.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, birds, ornithology, family, reflections

PMR-D2954
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana).
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation, ornithology, sea birds

PMR-D1646
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Oriental Turtle Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, ornithology, birds, fauna, wildlife

PMR-D1645
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, ornithology, birds, fauna, wildlife

PMR-D1435
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) at Everest Base Camp (5200m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1391
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1390
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1389
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1333
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1332
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1331
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1238
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Hoopoe (Upupa epops).
Keywords: fauna, birds, Ornithology

PMR176-01
U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: bird's-eye view of the Horseshoe Falls from the top of the Canadian Skylon Tower (520 feet high).
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge

PMR174-08
U.S.A., New York: Central Park, seen from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys). Visible are the Sheep Meadow, Central Park Lake and the Receiving Reservoir. The black and white building is "9 West 57th Street", with Barclays Bank on the ground floor.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR174-06
U.S.A., New York: view from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys), with the Empire State Building in the middle distance and the World Trade Center in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-09
U.S.A., New York: late sunset view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the Hudson River to New Jersey.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-08
U.S.A., New York: early sunset view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the Hudson River to New Jersey.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-07
U.S.A., New York: south-west view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Fifth Avenue, the World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-06
U.S.A., New York: north-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Panam, Chrysler, and United Nations Buildings, and Queensboro Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-05
U.S.A., New York: south-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the East River and Williamsburg Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-04
U.S.A., New York: view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Fifth Avenue (right), George Washington Bridge (top left), Central Park (top centre) and Rockefeller Center.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-07
U.S.A., New York: night view over the East River, with Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-05
U.S.A., New York: roof view from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys, with the twin tower in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-04
U.S.A., New York: evening view of Manhattan Island to the north-west from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Nearest is the Woolworth Building, completed in 1913 and the world's highest building until 1931.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-02
U.S.A., New York: evening view of Manhattan Island from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Empire State Building at top centre.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR156-12
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: view of the Marineland complex from the Sky Tower (Killer Whale Pool, Giant Aquarium Tank, Pilot Whale Pool, Walrus Pool, etc.)
Keywords: show, sea life, demonstration, performance, bird's eye view, coastline

PMR151-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Mountain Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) in natural environment.
Keywords: Passeriformes, Corvidae, crows, ornithology, birds, Aves

PMR147-10
Romania, Dunavatu de Jos: Orthodox church, typical of the region, with White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) and nest on telegraph pole in the foreground.
Keywords: birds , aves, Ciconiiformes, Chordata, waders, breeding, paired, architecture

PMR147-09
Romania, Dunavatu de Jos: White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) with nest on telegraph post.
Keywords: birds , aves, Ciconiiformes, Chordata, waders, breeding, paired

PMR147-07
Romania, Murighiol, Danube Delta: a carpet of yellow water lilies - a feeding ground for Squacco Herons and Little Bitterns.
Keywords: nature reserve, bird sanctuary, waterfowl, ecology, reeds, waterways, biotope

PMR147-06
Romania, Danube Delta: one of the secondary canals, showing the verdant vegetation.
Keywords: nature reserve, reflections, bird sanctuary, waterfowl, waterways, biotope, ecology

PMR-D2716
Turkey, Istanbul: aerial view of the Bosphorus with the mouth of the Golden Horn (left), the Bosphorus Bridge, and Haydarpasha Railway Station in the foreground.
Keywords: gegraphy, geographical, geology, geological, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR-D2715
Turkey, Istanbul: aerial view of the Bosphorus with the mouth of the Golden Horn (left), the Bosphorus Bridge, and Haydarpasha Railway Station in the foreground.
Keywords: geography, geographical, geology, geological, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR-D2714
Turkey, Istanbul: aerial view of the Bosphorus with the mouth of the Golden Horn (left), the Bosphorus Bridge, and Haydarpasha Railway Station in the foreground.
Keywords: geography, geographical, geology, geological, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR-D2713
Turkey, Erzurum: aerial view of the agricultural landscape on the edge of the mountains, west of Erzurum.
Keywords: geography, geographical, geological, geology, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR-D2712
Turkey, Erzurum: aerial view of housing estates on the edge of the mountains, west of Erzurum.
Keywords: geography, geographical, bird's eye view, panorama, vista, town planning

PMR-D2711
Turkey, Erzurum: aerial view of the rural, agricultural landscape west of Erzurum.
Keywords: geography, geograhical, bird's eye view, panorama, vista, plains

PMR-D2725
Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: view of the outskirts of Seefeld from the Geschwandkopf, with masses of Bird's Eye Primulas (Primula farinosa) and Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) in the meadow.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, flowers, colourful, spring

PMR-D2724
Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: view over the outskirts of Seefeld from the Geschwandkopf, with masses of Bird's Eye Primulas (Primula farinosa) in the meadow, and the Karwendel Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, flowers, colourful, spring

PMR-D2721
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Murnauer Moos, a nature reserve for marsh-loving plants and birds - Male Mallard ( Anas platyrhyncos)
Keywords: nature, ornithology, birds, waterfowl, ducks, aves

PMR-D2719
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Murnauer Moos, a nature reserve for marsh-loving plants and birds, with the Alps in the background.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, nature, landscape, scenery, ecology, biotope

PMR-D2505
Iran, Isfahan: Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix).
Keywords: ornithology, birds, corvidae, aves

PMR-D2464
Iran, Pasargadae: Crested Skylark (Galerida cristata).
Keywords: ornithology, birds, lark family, aves

PMR-D2395
Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. A faience panel exquisitely decorated with roses and birds in the adjacent gardens.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2224
Pied Fantail (Rhipidura javanica) visiting Manila Zoo.
Keywords: ornithology, wild birds, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching

PMR-D2222
Juvenile Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) visiting Manila Zoo.
Keywords: ornithology, wild birds, wading birds, Pelecaniformes, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching

PMR-D2215
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Red-crested Pochards (Netta rufina), two males with female.
Keywords: ornithology, ornithological, wild birds, ducks, waterfowl, birdwatching

PMR-D2207
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning Reservoir: Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis).
Keywords: ornithology, ornithological, wild birds, waders, ducks, waterfowl, birdwatching

PMR-D2206
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning Reservoir: Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis).
Keywords: ornithology, ornithological, wild birds, waders, ducks, waterfowl, birdwatching

PMR-D2205
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning Reservoir: Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) released from captivity and already breeding, along with local Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos).
Keywords: ornithology, ornithological, wild birds, waders, ducks, waterfowl, birdwatching

PMR-D2204
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning Reservoir: Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) released from captivity and already breeding, along with local Mallard
(Anas platyrhynchos).
Keywords: ornithology, ornithological, wild birds, waders, ducks, waterfowl, birdwatching

PMR-D2068
Kent: Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) in Chartwell Gardens.
Keywords: ornithology, Anseriformes, wild birds, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching

PMR-D2067
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) in the garden at Chartwell.
Keywords: ornithology, Anseriformes, wild birds, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching

PMR-D2065
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in the garden at Chartwell.
Keywords: ornithology, wild birds, wading birds, Pelecaniformes, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching

PMR-D2057
Scotland, Caithness, John O'Groats: Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis).
Keywords: ornithology, flora and fauna, wildlife, sea birds, Procellariidae, Aves

PMR-D2056
Scotland, Caithness, John O'Groats: Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis).
Keywords: ornithology, Aves, Procellariidae, sea birds, wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR-D1864
AlpineChough (Pyrrhocorax graculus).
Keywords: alpine, flora and fauna, crow family, wild birds, ornithology, Alps, countryside, nature

PMR-D1863
Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus).
Keywords: alpine, flora and fauna, crow family, wild birds, ornithology, Alps, countryside, nature

PMR-D1838
Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis).
Keywords: ornithology, Aves, Procellariidae, sea birds, wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR-D1837
Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis).
Keywords: ornithology, Aves, Procellariidae, sea birds, wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR-D1836
Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis).
Keywords: ornithology, flora and fauna, wildlife, sea birds, Procellariidae, Aves

PMR-D1706
Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita). Breeding colony of threatened species reintroduced into Germany under a controlled scheme at Burghausen.
Keywords: ornithology, Waldrapp, wild birds

PMR-D1705
Bald Ibises (Geronticus eremita).
Keywords: ornithology, Waldrapp, wild birds

PMR-D1704
Bald Ibises (Geronticus eremita).
Keywords: ornithology, Waldrapp, wild birds

PMR-D1703
Bald Ibises (Geronticus eremita).
Keywords: ornithology, Waldrapp, wild birds

PMR-D1702
Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita).
Keywords: ornithology, Waldrapp, wild birds

PMR-D1701
Bald Ibises (Geronticus eremita).
Keywords: ornithology, Waldrapp, wild birds

PMR-D1700
Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
Keywords: ornithology, Waldrapp, wild birds

PMR515-12
Italy, Campania, Island of Procida: footbridge, linking the island of Vivara to the main island, with the resort of Ciraccio on the left. Vivara is protected as a nature reserve and bird sanctuary.
Keywords: picturesque, Flegrean Islands, coast, coastline, strait, bay, link

PMR437-07
Poland, Milicz: lake in the bird and wildlife reserve, 30 kilometres north of Wroclaw.
Keywords: picturesque, reeds, scenery, rural, countryside, reflections

PMR538-11
Austria, Vienna: aviary in the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace, currently (2001) used for genetic research into the form and colouring of feral pigeons.
Keywords: birds, genes, biology, avifauna, ornithology

PMR137K-12
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: a tethered Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), one of several outside the monastery, used for taking photographs of tourists.
Keywords: Mongol, birds of prey, raptors, birds, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR133K-10
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: touring boats frequently go aground on the sandbanks of the Tonle Sap River.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR133K-09
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: two young Khmer children in the family boat.
Keywords: biosphere, ecology, bird reserve, nature reserve, wild life habitat, natural heritage

PMR133K-08
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a general view of the floating village - the water level can change up to 9 metres in a year.
Keywords: biosphere, ecology, bird reserve, nature reserve, wild life habitat, natural heritage

PMR133K-07
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a crocodile farm on one of the floating islands in the lake.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR133K-06
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a floating provision store on the lake - the water level can change up to 9 metres in a year.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR133K-05
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a group of blue touring boats at the quay, waiting for customers.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR133K-04
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a constant stream of touring boats leaves the quay on Tonle Sap River, heading for the lake.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR127K-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: view towards Pfronten from Lower Breitenberg, with a Chough (bird) sitting on a rock in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, Corvidae, spring, mountain range, pasture

PMR122K-25
Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: Love Bird in the zoo.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR113K-08
USA, Oregon: Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) near Seal Rock.
Keywords: countryside, cliffs, beach, breakers, deserted shore, coastline, rugged coast, seagull, bird, fauna, sea bird

PMR111K-29
Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata) native to South America, in Woodland Park Zoo.
Keywords: fauna, wild animals, animals, owls, birds , raptors, birds of prey

PMR106K-20
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

View of the lower Inca site (Pisaqa) where the buildings were constructed with uncut stone, probably dwelling houses (?)
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, bird's eye view, flower profusion

PMR106K-12
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, the River Vilcanota (which becomes the River Urubamba) and the modern town of Pisac.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, bird's eye view, panorama

PMR105K-07
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Bird's eye view of the Cathedral and the Compania de Jesus Church.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR103K-32
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city with the Parque Central and Mirador Laicacota from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view

PMR103K-31
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view

PMR103K-05
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Snow-capped volcano Parinacota (6348 metres) reflected in the cobalt blue Lake Chungará, with flamingoes and other waterfowl.
Keywords: High Andes, birds, wildlife, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve

PMR102K-36
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Chilean Flamingoes (Phoenicopterus chilensis) in their natural habitat.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids, wildlife, birds, water birds , waders, ornithology

PMR102K-20
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Hundreds of Grey Gulls, egrets, pelicans and other wading birds on a beach to the west of the city, with breaking waves in the background.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, water birds, ornithology, bird life, flora and fauna

PMR102K-11
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Here: a Neotropic Cormorant (Phalocrocorax brasilianus) perches on the bole of a palm tree.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, birds, Ornithology, wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR099K-06
Argentina: Termas de Rio Hondo, a spa town famous for its copious hot springs. Cormorants and Snowy Egrets in the shallows of the River Dulce, in the lee of the dam.
Keywords: dam, wild life, water birds, hydro-electric power

PMR092K-02
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: a mosaic with illustrations of a variety of different birds amid geometrical patterns.
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR089K-11
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
Bird's eye view of the complete harbour from the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort (260 metres high).
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR084K-06
Cyprus, Akrotiri: Bishop's Pool, with viewing hide and wading birds: Black-winged Stilt, Avocets, Ruffs.
Keywords: waders, water birds, ornithology, ornithological, bird watching, bird watcher

PMR083K-31
Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: male Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus).
Keywords: birds, bird-watching, ornithology

PMR083K-30
Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: male Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus).
Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching

PMR083K-29
Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti).
Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching

PMR083K-28
Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Fan-tailed Warbler or Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis).
Keywords: birds, bird-watching, ornithology

PMR083K-27
Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Fan-tailed Warbler or Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis).
Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching

PMR083K-26
Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus).
Keywords: birds, bird-watching, ornithology

PMR083K-25
Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus).
Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching

PMR083K-24
Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Olivacious Warbler (Hippolais pallida).
Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching

PMR083K-23
Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Olivacious Warbler (Hippolais pallida).
Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching

PMR083K-12
Male Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Hellabrunn Zoological Gardens.
Keywords: München, bird-watching, ornithology, water birds, wildfowl, ducks, drake

PMR083K-06
Mixed red and white flamingoes at Hellabrunn Zoological Gardens.
Keywords: München, wildfowl, water birds, ornithology, bird-watching, zoo

PMR083K-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: swans, geese, ducks and gulls congregated on the River Isar near Hellabrunn.
Keywords: München, wildfowl, goose, water birds, ornithology, bird-watching

PMR083K-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bar-headed geese (Anser indicus) which now breed in the area, in the River Isar near Hellabrunn.
Keywords: München, bird-watching, ornithology, water birds, goose, wildfowl

PMR082K-07
Cyprus, Larnaca: flooded saltpans on Lady's Mile, with the port in the background.
Keywords: landscape, haunt of wading birds, Larnaka

PMR077K-19
Poing Wildlife Park: children feeding the goats.
Keywords: wild animals, zoo, wildlife reserve, falconry, wild birds, endangered species, indiginous animals and birds

PMR077K-18
Poing Wildlife Park: Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) perched on a post.
Keywords: wild animals, raptors, birds of prey, zoo, wildlife reserve, falconry, wild birds, endangered species

PMR077K-17
Poing Wildlife Park: Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) "Willi" on the ground, is flight incapable to to an injury at birth.
Keywords: wild animals, endangered species, wild birds, falconry, wildlife reserve, zoo, birds of prey, raptors

PMR077K-15
Poing Wildlife Park: Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) on the ground.
Keywords: wild animals, endangered species, wild birds, falconry, wildlife reserve, zoo, birds of prey, raptors

PMR077K-05
Poing Wildlife Park: young girl and Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus).
Keywords: wild animals, zoo, wildlife reserve, falconry, wild birds, endangered species

PMR077K-04
Poing Wildlife Park: falconer with Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo).
Keywords: wild animals, indiginous animals and birds, endangered species, wild birds, falconry, wildlife reserve, zoo

PMR 077K-14
Poing Wildlife Park: Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) on the ground by the spectators.
Keywords: wild animals, raptors, birds of prey, zoo, wildlife reserve, falconry, wild birds, endangered species

PMR054K-15
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, "La Rocina" Visitor Centre serving the park.

PMR054K-14
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here,
flamingoes, black-tailed godwits and black-winged stilts in the lagoon.

PMR054K-13
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora (Church of the Virgin) object of the gipsy pilgrimage every Whitsun. Tethered horses in the foreground.

PMR054K-12
Spain. Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, the village well, with one of the many churches in the background.

PMR054K-11
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, equestrian figures representing the gipsy pilgrimage to the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora (Church of the Virgin) every Whitsun, for which the town is famous. It stands in the centre of the (grass) Plaza Mayor.

PMR054K-10
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, "azulejos" - coloured tiles illustrating the "romeria", the gipsy pilgrimage to the Church of the Virgin at Whitsun, May 2001.
(The tiles are on the pedestal of the statue shown in slide number 11/54).

PMR054K-09
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Many of the houses still have tethering posts for horses.

PMR054K-08
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, a typican row of houses, all with verandas.

PMR054K-07
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, typical wide street of sand, with the church, Nuestra Senora del Rocio in the distance.

PMR054K-06
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, the lagoon with flamingoes and other water birds.

PMR054K-05
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, bronze figure of a drummer on the promenade, with the lagoon and water birds in the background.

PMR054K-04
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, Volvo being ignominiously towed backwards out of the sand, which constitutes the surface of all the streets in the town.

PMR050K-32
Male Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina).
Keywords: birds, wild animals, waterfowl, ducks

PMR029K-36
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Sulphur-crested Cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, wild life

PMR029K-21
Australia, Queensland, Maroochydore: Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus).
Keywords: ornithology, Sunshine Coast, parrots, wild life, birds

PMR029K-20
Australia, Queensland, Maroochydore: Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus).
Keywords: ornithology, birds, wild life, parrots, Sunshine Coast

PMR029K-16
Australia, Northern Territory: Controlled bush fire in Kakadu National Park, with black kites hunting small animals and insects fleeing from the flames..
Keywords: outback, wild life, birds, ornithology, burning policy

PMR029K-08
Australia, Northern Territory: Originally established in the 1950s as an experimental rice- and cotton-growing area, Fogg Dam became instead a thriving water bird sanctuary. Masked Lapwings (Vanellus miles) in the foreground.
Keywords: wild life, ornithology, marshland, wild birds

PMR029K-07
Australia, Northern Territory: Originally established in the 1950s as an experimental rice- and cotton-growing area, Fogg Dam became instead a thriving water bird sanctuary. Pandanus palms in the foreground.
Keywords: wild life, marshland, wild birds

PMR027K-36
Australia, Western Australia: Cockatoo Creek, with Australian Darter bird (Anhinga melanogaster) in the right middle ground.
Keywords: ornithology, water birds

PMR027K-24
Australia, Western Australia: Emus about to raid an unguarded tent on the campsite at Exmouth.
Keywords: wildlife, birds, nature

PMR027K-23
Australia, Western Australia: Sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) on the campsite at Exmouth, one drinking from a water tap.
Keywords: wildlife, nature, birds

PMR027K-22
Australia, Western Australia: Emus on the campsite at Exmouth.
Keywords: wildlife, nature, birds

PMR027K-15
Australia, Western Australia: Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve.
Keywords: wild life, nature, birds, Shark Bay

PMR027K-13
Australia, Western Australia: Australian Pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus) on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve.
Keywords: wild life, Shark Bay, birds, nature

PMR027K-12
Australia, Western Australia: Australian Pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus) on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve.
Keywords: wild life, Shark Bay, birds, nature

PMR026K-22
Australia, Western Australia: Emu in a field, not far from Esperance.
Keywords: birds, wild life, flightless birds

PMR025K-25
Australia, Tasmania: Flower of Banksia tree in Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park. A favourite with the honey-eater birds.
Keywords: Australian flora, flowering trees, nature

PMR016K-09
Iraq, Samarra: Colourful exotic bloom - "Bird of Paradise" (Caesalpina gilliesii).
Keywords: flower, tropical plant

PMR011K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Blackhheaded Gulls (Larus ridibundus) in flight over Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: birds, seagulls, ornithology

PMR002K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Yellow lichen on a tree against a blue sky.

PMR002K-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Canal bank with snow covered dam and plants white with hoar frost.

PMR002K-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Snow covered path and frosted trees.

PMR002K-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Close-up of heavy hoar frost on reeds.

PMR002K-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Snow covered dam with canal and frosted vegetation.

PMR002K-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Twigs covered with hoar frost against a blue sky.

PMR002K-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention.

PMR002K-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Snow covered dam and bushes covered with hoar frost.

PMR002K-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Hoar frost on bush.

PMR001K-29
Poland: Stork's nest on telegraph pole in the "Masuren" lake district of Poland.
Keywords: flora and fauna, ciconia ciconia, birds, birds, wildlife

PMR040K-04
Hungary, Hortobagy: Three fledgling Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) on a fence in Hortobagy National Park.
Keywords: baby swallows, young birds

PMR039K-36
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Walk-through aviary in Hellabrun Zoo: Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) from Trinidad.
Keywords: ornithology, exotic birds, birds

PMR039K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Walk-through aviary in Hellabrun Zoo: Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) from Australia.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, exotic birds

PMR039K-31
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Walk-through aviary in Hellabrun Zoo: White-faced Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna viduata) from Chile.
Keywords: ornithology, waterfowl, exotic birds, birds

PMR039K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Walk-through aviary in Hellabrun Zoo: Scarlet Ibises (Eudocimus ruber) sunbathing.
Keywords: ornithology, exotic birds, birds

PMR039K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Walk-through aviary in Hellabrun Zoo: Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis), drake.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, exotic birds, waterfowl

PMR039K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Walk-through aviary in Hellabrun Zoo: Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) from South America.
Keywords: ornithology, exotic birds, birds

PMR039K-25
Namibia, Windhoek: Grey Hornbill (Tockus nasutus) female.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-24
Namibia, Windhoek: Grey Hornbill (Tockus nasutus) female.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR039K-12
Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of Glossy Starlings (Lamprotornis nitens) at the Moringa Lodge.
Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari, birds, ornithology

PMR038K-12
Namibia, Twyfelfontein: Glossy Starlings (Lamprotornis nitens) at a water hole.
Keywords: ornithology, flora and fauna, wildlife, birds

PMR038K-01
Namibia, Swakopmund: Two pelicans on a street lamp.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, wild life, elevated vantage point

PMR037K-36
Namibia: Land Rover trip into the desert from Swakopmund: Tractrac Chat (Cercomela tractrac).
Keywords: wild life, birds of Namibia, ornithology, nature, flora and fauna

PMR037K-35
Namibia: Land Rover trip into the desert from Swakopmund: Tractrac Chat (Cercomela tractrac).
Keywords: wild life, flora and fauna, nature, ornithology, birds of Namibia

PMR036K-33
Namiba, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: Cape Sparrows (Passer melanurus) live happily in the desert conditions.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, ornithology, birds

PMR036K-22
Namibia, Aus: Nest tree of Sociable Weaver birds, not far from Aus.
Keywords: ornithology, flora and fauna, wild life, birds

PMR036K-21
Namibia, Aus: Nest tree of Sociable Weaver birds, not far from Aus.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, wild life, flora and fauna

PMR035K-15
Namibia, Keetmanshoop: Flowers on a "quiver tree" (giant aloe) with visiting sun bird.
Keywords: nature, flora and fauna, botany, wild life

PMR033K-03
England, Yorkshire, Whitby: Close-up of a Herring Gull (Larus argentatus).
Keywords: ornithology, birds, seagull

PMR031K-33
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Watching water birds at Ismaning Reservoir (a RAMSAR area) in wintry conditions.
Keywords: snow scene, ornithology, frost and snow, winter wonderland

PMR031K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Watching water birds at Ismaning Reservoir (a RAMSAR area) in wintry conditions.
Keywords: snow scene, ornithology, frost and snow, winter wonderland

PMR030K-24
USA, Hawaii, Oahu: Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) recovering from injuries in the Sea Life Park on the south-east coast of Oahu.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, sea birds, bird-hospital, wild life

PMR030K-22
USA, Hawaii, Oahu: Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) flower.
Keywords: tropical vegetation, rocky cliffs

PMR030K-05
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Flying Silver Gull (Larus novaehollandiae).
Keywords: ornithology, wild life, seagulls, birds

PMR030K-01
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Sacred (White) Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopica) in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Keywords: ornithology, wild life, birds

PMR065K-20
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Farchant: Bird's eye view of the village of Farchant in the Loisach Valley, from Mount Wank.
Keywords: Alps, Bavarian Alps

PMR060K-35
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: yellow tree frog (Hyla arborea).
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR060K-34
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: ca. 40 Pygmy Cormorants (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus) roosting in a tree.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-33
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) with Pygmy Cormorants (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus) and a Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) in a tree.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-32
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus).
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-31
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) with Pygmy Cormorants (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus).
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR060K-30
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) with Pygmy Cormorants (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus).
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR060K-29
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) with Pygmy Cormorants (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus)
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-28
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) with Pygmy Cormorants (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus)
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-27
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) with Pygmy Cormorants (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus)
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR060K-26
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: getting close to nature in a rowing boat.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-25
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: trees reflected in the water form strange shapes.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-24
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) fishing.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-23
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) perched on a lookout tree.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-22
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: a group of Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) taking flight.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR060K-21
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: willow trees reflected in the glassy surface.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-20
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: a shady backwater.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-19
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: typical landscape, with algae, reeds and willow trees.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR060K-18
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: willow trees reflected in the glassy water surface.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-17
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) taking to the air in front of the boat.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR060K-16
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) and Great White Heron (Egretta alba).
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR060K-15
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) with 3 Pygmy Cormorants (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus) and a Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea).
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-14
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: a secluded corner of Lake Fortuna with much pond weed.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-13
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) with cygnets.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR060K-12
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus).
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-10
Romania, Northern Dodruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus).
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR060K-09
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: houseboat, moored for the night, with excursion boats alongside.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-08
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: shallow draught boat of Ibis Tours on a channel through the reed beds.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-07
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) in flight.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-06
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: one of the smaller boats of Ibis Tours, able to explore the smallest channels.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR060K-05
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: vista of algae, water lilies and reeds.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA

PMR058K-20
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: the "giant bird's nest", complete with eggs.

PMR058K-19
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: the "giant bird's nest", surrounded by wild flowers.

PMR407-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: the reservoir and fish ponds are a major bird sanctuary and RAMSAR site north of the Alps. View of a number of fish ponds from the tower, with the reservoir in the background.
Keywords: autumn colours, ecology, ornithology, ecological, ornithological

PMR407-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: the reservoir and fish ponds are a major bird sanctuary and RAMSAR site north of the Alps. Berries on the Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus).
Keywords: autumn colours, ecology, ornithology, ecological, ornithological

PMR407-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: the reservoir and fish ponds are a major bird sanctuary and RAMSAR site north of the Alps. One of the largest fish ponds with autumn herbiage and reflections.
Keywords: autumn colours, ecology, ornithology, ecological, ornithological

PMR407-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: the reservoir and fish ponds are a major bird sanctuary and RAMSAR site north of the Alps. Autumn hues on one of the fish-breeding ponds.
Keywords: autumn colours, ecology, ornithology, ecological, ornithological

PMR397-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Hellabrunn Zoo: Scarlet Ibises (Eudocimus ruber), Straw-necked Ibises (Thrskiornis spinicollis) and Smew (Mergus albellus) in the 5000-square -metre free flight aviary.
Keywords: flora and fauna, München, birds, ornithology

PMR397-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Hellabrunn Zoo: Scarlet Ibises (Eudocimus ruber) and Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) roosting in the 5000-square -metre free flight aviary.
Keywords: flora and fauna, ornithology, birds, München

PMR397-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Hellabrunn Zoo: White Stork (Ciconia ciconia).
Keywords: flora and fauna, München, birds, ornithology

PMR397-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Hellabrunn Zoo: White Stork (Ciconia ciconia).
Keywords: flora and fauna, München, birds, ornithology

PMR396-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bar-headed Geese (Anser canagicus) on the River Isar. Although not native to central Europe they have established themselves and begun to breed.
Keywords: flora and fauna, waterfowl, birds, ornithology, München

PMR392-06
New Zealand, North Island: Lake Rotomahana, adjoining the thermal area, where boat trips leave for the bird sanctuary.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR386-02
Australia, Queensland: flowers on a Bottlebrush tree (Callistemon viminalis). These attract many birds to feed off the honey.
Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR383-07
Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef - rookery of Sooty Terns (Sterna fuscata) and Common Noddies (Anous stolidus), one of the largest in the southern hemisphere.
Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, ornithology, birds

PMR383-06
Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef - Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata) adult and Common Noddies (Anous stolidus) perched on the wooden barrier.
Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, ornithology, birds

PMR383-05
Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef - juvenile Sooty Terns (Sterna fuscata) enjoying the hot sand.
Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, ornithology, birds

PMR377-08
Australia, Northern Territory: view from the top of Ayers Rock or Uluru: the empty plain. The highest point is 348 metres above the plain. Pot holes eroded in the surface retain rainwater which is valuable to many animals and birds.
Keywords: outback, monolith, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR558-10
Australia, Western Australia,: Red earth and turquoise sea - near the Broome Bird Observatory.
Keywords: tropical, vivid , colourful, wilderness, sand, outback

PMR544-1
Brasov: view of the town from the cablecar station on Timpa Hill, with the Black Church and Town Hall prominent.
Keywords: panorama, bird's eye view

PMR681-01
Turkey, Kusadasi: visiting yachts moored along the causeway which joins the island of Guvercin Ada and its castle (1834) with the mainland. The island was originally called "Kusadasi", meaning "bird island", giving its name to the present day town.
Keywords: Ottoman, cruise boats, fortified island

PMR638-07
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Bird's eye view of the jetty and part of the old town (Stari Grad), from Castel St. John, 260 metres above the city.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR617-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Bird's eye view of the village of Farchant in the Loisach Valley, from Mount Wank (1780 metres).
Keywords: mountains, Alps, meadows, nature, conifers, forests

PMR610-06
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: a secluded corner of Lake Furtuna.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, marshland, marsh, reeds, waterbirds, willow trees, waterweed, algae, creeks, lagoons, riverine, uncultivated, natural landscape

PMR610-05
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR610-04
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: a shady backwater where the trees almost meet overhead.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR610-03
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: reeds, waterlilies and waterbirds.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, marshland, marsh, reeds, waterbirds, willow trees, waterweed, algae, creeks, lagoons, riverine, uncultivated, natural landscape

PMR610-02
Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR610-01
Romania, N. Dobruja, Tulcea: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: cruise boats lined up on the quayside at Tulcea, with an unusually high water level.
Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland

PMR593-12
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Reconstructed patio in the Palace of the Quetzalpapalotl (Quetzal-Butterfly), decorated with stylized Quetzal birds and/or owls, and butterflies.

PMR588-03
Mexico, Tulum: "Voladores de Papantla" - four men in bird costumes "fly" in thirteen revolutions from the top of a high pole to the ground on the end of four ropes. A fifth man pays out the lines from above.
Keywords: Maya

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