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Rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) mutual preening behaviour, Rockhopper Point, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South America
Adelie penguins, Antarctica
Adult sea otters (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) preening in the Inian Islands, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America
Adult sea otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) preening in the Inian Islands, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America
Southern giant petrel (Macronectes giganteus) cleaning itself on the water, South Georgia, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Gentoo penguin lying down in sleet, Antarctica, Polar Regions
Red-and-green macaws (Ara chloropterus) perched on a branch in Buraco das Araras, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, South America
Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) preening feathers. UK
Olive Baboon (Anubis baboon), Uganda, Africa
Monkeys of the Swayambhunath Monkey Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia
Egyptian Goose preening, South Africa, Africa
King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colony at St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Adult southern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony, Falkland Islands, South America
Adult Nazca booby (Sula granti) at Punta Suarez, Isla Espanola, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Kussaro Lake, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia
Blue-footed boobies (Sula nebouxii), on a small islet near Isla Salsipuedes, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America
Adult brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), standing together on Isla Tortuga, Baja California, Mexico, North America
King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) preening themselves at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, South Atlantic, Polar Regions
Adult brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), on a small islet near Isla Salsipuedes, Baja California, Mexico, North America
Two lions (Panthera leo), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) preening, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Lion (Panthera leo) male grooming, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa
King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) preening themselves at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, South Atlantic, Polar Regions
Black browed albatross chick, West Point Island, Falkland Islands, South America
African elephants (Loxodonta africana), Khwai Concession, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa
An adult Jerdon's bush lark (Mirafra affinis), preening on a rock in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka, Asia
Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis) preening, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa
Spotted deer male stag, Axis axis, (Chital) scratching velvet from antlers in Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, India
Spotted deer male stag, Axis axis, (Chital) scratching velvet from antlers in Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, India
Peking ducks in Beijing, China. Peking duck is a speciality food that is world famous.
Indian Langur monkeys, Presbytis entellus, grooming in Banyan Tree in Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India
Buff-Banded Rail on edge of waterfall, Far North Queensland, Australia
Long Walk view from Claddagh Quay, Galway town, County Galway, Connacht, Eire (Ireland), Europe
White-fronted terns (Sterna Striata) in North Island, New Zealand
Maribou storks, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
A pair of Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) Allopreening to reinforce the pair bond in a nesting colony on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off Argentina, in South America. Albatrosses are globally thratened by long line fishing boats who are responsible for killing thousands of birds.
Mute swan. Cygnus olor. Preening. Oxfordshire, uk
A pair of Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) Allopreening to reinforce the pair bond in a nesting colony on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off Argentina, in South America. Albatrosses are globally thratened by long line fishing boats who are responsible for killing thousands of birds.
Bewick's swan (cygnus columbianus) on water, preening, slimbridge, uk
A pair of Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) Allopreening to reinforce the pair bond in a nesting colony on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off argentina, in South America. Albatrosses are globally thratened by long line fishing boats who are responsible for killing thousands of birds.
Striated caracara (phalcoboenus australis) new island, falkland islands, perched on one leg on the ground, preening.
King penguin (aptenodytes patagonicus) south georgia, preening, close-up.
Mute swan (cygnus olor) adult preening on water, oxfordshire, uk
Mute swan (cygnus olor) close-up, preening, oxfordshire, uk
Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) male perched on twig preening, Bulgaria
Mute swan (cygnus olor) close-up, preening, oxfordshire, uk
Common crane (Grus grus), preening in spring, Hornsborga, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe
A pigeon on a Buddhist statue in Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) portrait of female shaking water of body while preening in a golden reflection on the water. The reflection is from early morning golden light bouncing of buildings surrounding the canal. Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting on seaweed. Otters spend a great deal of time resting ashore, usually near to the water's edge. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Visits ashore may also be to find fresh water to drink. Hebrides, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting on seaweed. Otters spend a great deal of time resting ashore, usually near to the water's edge. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Visits ashore may also be to find fresh water to drink. Hebrides, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Eider duck (Somateria mollissima), male. Eider male peering out from in the middle of a winter raft. Various preening, calling and fighting in background.
Eider Drake (Somateria mollissima) flapping its wings. Eiders raft together in winter, the males all squabbling together, preening, diving and flapping. Eiders come from all over to raft together, Scotland
Eider Drake and female (Somateria mollissima) swimming together. Eiders raft together in winter, the males all squabbling together, preening, diving and flapping. Eiders come from all over to raft together, Scotland
Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis), bends its neck behind its feathers, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Florida, United States of America, North America
Eider male and female (Somateria mollissima) flying into land in a raft. Eiders raft together in winter, the males all squabiling together, preening, diving and flapping. Eiders come from all over to raft together , Scotland
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) perched in a tree. Herons occasionaly roost or perch in trees. This one was perched while having a preen and stayed there for atleast 3 hours.. Argyll, Scotland
Adult emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) on sea ice near Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica.
Eider Drake (Somateria mollissima) cleaning itself in water. Eiders raft together in winter, the males all squabbling together, preening, diving and flapping. Eiders come from all over to raft together, Scotland
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) perched in a tree stretching legs and wings. Herons occasionaly roost or perch in trees. This one was perched while having a preen and stayed there for atleast 3 hours.. Argyll, Scotland
American oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) along the shoreline on Bartolome Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean.
Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) portrait on old pier support. Taken at the top of Loch Etive in Glen Etive on an old pier. Shags feathers are not fully waterproof so they spend a lot of time preening and drying out of the water , Scotland
Eider male and female (Somateria mollissima) flying off after rafting. Eiders raft together in winter, the males all squabbling together, preening, diving and flapping. Eiders come from all over to raft togethe , Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Adult Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) feeding and preening chick at breeding colony on New Island in the Falkland Islands, Southern Atlantic Ocean
Adult Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) feeding and preening chick at breeding colony on New Island in the Falkland Islands, Southern Atlantic Ocean
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Eider Drake and female (Somateria mollissima) calling and interacting in raft with sun setting. Eiders raft together in winter, the males all squabbling together, preening, diving and flapping. Eiders come from all over to raft together, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) perched in a tree looking to side portrait shot. Herons occasionaly roost or perch in trees. This one was perched while having a preen and stayed there for atleast 3 hours.. Argyll, Scotland
Juvenille Swallow (Hirundo rustica) preening on power lines and cables. Swallows often perch on power lines and telephone cables, calling, resting and preening.. Argyll, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Flightless cormorant (Nannopterum harrisi) parent at sunset with chick in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador
Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) silhouetted against water while drying on an Island. Cormorant wings are not fully waterproof therefore they spend a lot of time on rocks, bouys etc drying off their wings.. Argyll, Scotland
Eider Drake (Somateria mollissima) wing flapping, back facing in raft. Eiders raft together in winter, the males all squabbling together, preening, diving and flapping. Eiders come from all over to raft together , Scotland
Eider Drake (Somateria mollissima) calling. Eiders raft together in winter, the males all squabbling together, preening, diving and flapping. Eiders come from all over to raft together, Scotland
Adult black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) preening its feathers at Devil's Nose on New Island in the Falkland Island Group, Falklands.
Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) portrait on old pier support. Taken at the top of Loch Etive in Glen Etive on an old pier. Shags feathers are not fully waterproof so they spend a lot of time preening and drying out of the water. Scotland
Eider Drake and female (Somateria mollissima) calling and flapping wings in winter raft. Eiders raft together in winter, the males all squabiling together, preening, diving and flapping. Eiders come from all over to raft together, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. The Galapagos are a nesting and breeding area for blue-footed boobies.
Adult Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Swallow (Hirundo rustica) preening on power lines and cables, front facing. Swallows often perch on power lines and telephone cables, calling, resting and preening.. Argyll, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Adult Antarctic Shag, (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) bransfieldensis) from breeding colony on the Antarctic Peninsula
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) perched in a tree. Herons occasionaly roost or perch in trees. This one was perched while having a preen and stayed there for atleast 3 hours.. Argyll, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) female, close up of flapping wings while preening in a golden reflection on the water. The reflection is from early morning golden light bouncing of buildings surrounding the canal. Scotland
A Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) standing on grass habitat, Handa Island, Scotland.
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) perched in a tree looking stretching wings and neck looking down. Herons occasionaly roost or perch in trees. This one was perched while having a preen and stayed there for atleast 3 hours.. Argyll, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting on seaweed. Otters spend a great deal of time resting ashore, usually near to the water's edge. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Visits ashore may also be to find fresh water to drink. Hebrides, Scotland
An immature Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) on shingle shoreline, Moray Firth, Scotland.
Adult emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) on sea ice near Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica.
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) perched in a tree looking to side, neck stretched. Herons occasionaly roost or perch in trees. This one was perched while having a preen and stayed there for atleast 3 hours.. Argyll, Scotland