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Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) feeding on Krill in Wilhelmena Bay, Antarctic Peninsular and surfacing wth a metre of a zodiak. The whales migrate here in the summer to feed on the Krill. Krill numbers have declined by over 50%. They feed on algae that grows on the underside of sea ice, As the sea ice melts, both algae and krill decline. This shot has penguins resting on an iceberg in the background.

A Light Mantled Albatross, or Light Mantled Sooty Albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata, on South Georgia, on nesting cliffs at Grytviken.

A Wandering Albatross; Diomedea exulans, the bird with the largest wing span on the planet, at around 11 feet 6 inches, nesting on Prion Island, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A Wandering Albatross; Diomedea exulans, the bird with the largest wing span on the planet, at around 11 feet 6 inches, nesting on Prion Island, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

The Kern Valley Wildlife Refuge in California's Central Valley was created as important resting and feeding grounds for wildfowl migrating along the pacific flyway. After four years of unprecedented drought, the water shortages in California are critical. The reserve has received only 40% of its usual warer, with the result that most of the lake beds are dried up and dessicated, leaving the birds few places to go. This is the only area of lake with any water left.

The Kern Valley Wildlife Refuge in California's Central Valley was created as important resting and feeding grounds for wildfowl migrating along the pacific flyway. After four years of unprecedented drought, the water shortages in California are critical. The reserve has received only 40% of its usual warer, with the result that most of the lake beds are dried up and dessicated, leaving the birds nowhere to go.

Large bull Southern Elephant Seal; Mirounga leonina, fighting at Gold Harbour, South Georgia, Antarctica, in a King Penguin colony.

A Light Mantled Albatross, or Light Mantled Sooty Albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata, on South Georgia, on nesting cliffs at Grytviken.

The Kern Valley Wildlife Refuge in California's Central Valley was created as important resting and feeding grounds for wildfowl migrating along the pacific flyway. After four years of unprecedented drought, the water shortages in California are critical. The reserve has received only 40% of its usual warer, with the result that most of the lake beds are dried up and dessicated, leaving the birds nowhere to go.

A Brown Skua, Stercorarius antarcticus on the beach at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A Light Mantled Albatross, or Light Mantled Sooty Albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata, on South Georgia, on nesting cliffs at Grytviken.

The Kern Valley Wildlife Refuge in California's Central Valley was created as important resting and feeding grounds for wildfowl migrating along the pacific flyway. After four years of unprecedented drought, the water shortages in California are critical. The reserve has received only 40% of its usual warer, with the result that most of the lake beds are dried up and dessicated, leaving the birds nowhere to go.

The Kern Valley Wildlife Refuge in California's Central Valley was created as important resting and feeding grounds for wildfowl migrating along the pacific flyway. After four years of unprecedented drought, the water shortages in California are critical. The reserve has received only 40% of its usual warer, with the result that most of the lake beds are dried up and dessicated, leaving the birds nowhere to go.

A King Penguin sleeping in the world's second largest King Penguin colony on Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A Light Mantled Albatross, or Light Mantled Sooty Albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata, on South Georgia, on nesting cliffs at Grytviken, calling to its mate.

A Southern Giant Petrel, Macronectes giganteus, on the beach at Gold Harbour, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

King penguin (aptenodytes patagonicus) right whale bay, south georgia, resting on rocky ground, close-up

A Southern Giant Petrel, Macronectes giganteus, on the beach at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), resting on rocks, Los Haitises National Park, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Central America

Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), resting on rocks, Los Haitises National Park, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Central America

Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), resting on rocks, Los Haitises National Park, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Central America

Terns (Sterna sp.) and pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) resting on relics of old dock, Los Haitises National Park, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Central America

Terns (Sterna sp.) and pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) resting on relics of old dock, Los Haitises National Park, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Central America

Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), resting on rocks, Los Haitises National Park, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Central America

Terns (Sterna sp.) and pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) resting on relics of old dock, Los Haitises National Park, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Central America

Male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) displaying with bright red gular pouch on nesting and breeding site on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean.

Juvenile great frigate bird (Fregata minor) nesting and breeding site on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean.

Male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) showing expanded gular pouch near nesting and breeding site on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador, Pacific Ocean.

A banded Adult Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) resting among gentoo and chinstrap colonies on Barrentos Island in the Aitcho Island Group, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica

Adult Gull (Larus spp.) resting on calved ice from the Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm, Southeast Alaska, USA.

Sanderling (Calidris alba) group resting and sleeping, head tucked in to feathers for warmth and one leg lifted, one waking and another stretching wings. Gott bay, Argyll,, Scotland, UK

Antarctic shag (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) bransfieldensis) resting on iceberg near Paulet Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) on rope looking into water next to boat with name Glasgow visible. Picture taken in Maryhill on the canal overlooking the city. Kingfishers perch on anything overlooking the water looking for fish to hunt.. , Scotland

A banded Adult Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) resting among gentoo and chinstrap colonies on Barrentos Island in the Aitcho Island Group, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica

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

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

Adult Gull (Larus spp.) resting on calved ice from the Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm, Southeast Alaska, USA.

Adult emperor penguin pair (Aptenodytes forsteri) resting on ice floe with three Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae), Antarctica

Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) with some juvenille plumage sitting on submerged fence post. Wagtails like perches over the water to preen and rest.. Argyll, Scotland

Adult emperor penguin pair (Aptenodytes forsteri) resting on ice floe with three Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae), Antarctica

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

Young Northern Giant Petrel (Macronectes Halli). Sandy Bay, Auckland Island, Subantarctic New Zealand.

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), Monterrey, California, United States of America, North America

Br�ï�¿�½�Ã�·nnich?s guillemot (Uria lomvia) pair resting on ice in the Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea, Norway

Adult brown noddies (Anous Stolidus) resting on cliff faces on the coastline of St. Helena Island on the south Atlantic Ocean.

Adult Razorbill (Alca torda)resting on the water near the nesting island of Vaeroya in the Lofoton Island Group of Northern Norway, Norwegian Sea.

Adult Razorbill (Alca torda) taking flight near the nesting island of Vaeroya in the Lofoton Island Group of Northern Norway, Norwegian Sea.

Juvenile brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) resting with marine iguanas on Isabella Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean.

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

Juvenile brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) resting on Zodiac in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Norte, Mexico.

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

American Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) resting on a calved iceberg from the Le Conte glacier just outside Petersburg in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean.

Br�ï�¿�½�Ã�·nnich?s guillemot (Uria lomvia) pair resting on ice in the Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea, Norway

Female mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) resting on grass, Penn Common, Penn, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Black-legged Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) resting on ice calved from glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park, Southeast Alaska, USA

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

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) resting on the ocean in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. The Galapagos are a nesting and breeding area for blue-footed boobies.

Adult Razorbill (Alca torda) in flight near the nesting island of Vaeroya in the Lofoton Island Group of Northern Norway, Norwegian Sea.

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

Black-legged Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) resting on ice calved from glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park, Southeast Alaska, USA

Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) with some juvenille plumage sitting on submerged fence post. Wagtails like perches over the water to preen and rest.. Argyll, Scotland