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#13170034

9 January 2026

An anhinga, a diving bird known for its sharp bill and underwater hunting skills, spears a fish it catches at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Florida, on January 8, 2026.

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#13170035

9 January 2026

An anhinga, a diving bird known for its sharp bill and underwater hunting skills, spears a fish it catches at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Florida, on January 8, 2026.

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#13170036

9 January 2026

An anhinga, a diving bird known for its sharp bill and underwater hunting skills, spears a fish it catches at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Florida, on January 8, 2026.

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#13164000

7 January 2026

On a winter morning, a Peacock Pansy butterfly (Junonia almana) sits on a newspaper, basking in the sun in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 7, 2026. Peacock Pansy butterflies are territorial, basking, nectar-feeding insects that are vital pollinators found in open areas in Cambodia and South Asia. They are known for their strong, gliding flight and distinctive eyespots, which they use to startle predators. The butterfly relies on external heat sources to function, especially during the colder months when its metabolic activity is low. They exhibit seasonal polyphenism, with bright orange wings in the wet season and dull brown wings in the dry season for camouflage, along with aggressive behaviors like chasing intruders.

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#13146524

1 January 2026

A roseate spoonbill and a great egret perch on a tree at the Orlando Wetlands in Christmas, Florida, on December 31, 2025. These two species often coexist in mixed-species colonies called rookeries, where they share nesting space in trees or shrubs to benefit from mutual protection against predators.

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#13132193

27 December 2025

A White-throated Kingfisher bird sits on a tree while it searches for its catch in Siliguri, India, on December 27, 2025.

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#13077324

9 December 2025

A juvenile American Bald Eagle hunts for fish during the morning hours at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on December 9, 2025.

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#13077325

9 December 2025

A juvenile American Bald Eagle hunts for fish during the morning hours at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on December 9, 2025.

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#13077326

9 December 2025

A juvenile American Bald Eagle hunts for fish during the morning hours at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on December 9, 2025.

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#13077329

9 December 2025

A juvenile American Bald Eagle hunts for fish during the morning hours at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on December 9, 2025.

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#13075491

9 December 2025

A great egret rides on the back of an American alligator in Orlando, Florida, on December 8, 2025.

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#13075492

9 December 2025

A great egret rides on the back of an American alligator in Orlando, Florida, on December 8, 2025.

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#13059669

5 December 2025

A pair of great blue herons perch on a tree in the Orlando Wetlands in Christmas, Florida, on December 4, 2025. When hunting, these opportunistic birds can stand motionless for long periods, waiting to strike their prey, which can include fish, frogs, snakes, and even small rodents.

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#13059670

5 December 2025

A pair of great blue herons perch on a tree in the Orlando Wetlands in Christmas, Florida, on December 4, 2025. When hunting, these opportunistic birds can stand motionless for long periods, waiting to strike their prey, which can include fish, frogs, snakes, and even small rodents.

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#13048129

1 December 2025

Sandhill cranes fly at sunset to their nighttime roost in the wetlands at Bernardo Wildlife Area in Bosque, New Mexico, on november 30, 2025. The birds sleep in shallow water to stay safe from predators such as coyotes and bobcats. They migrate to New Mexico for the winter from Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana.

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#13048130

1 December 2025

Sandhill cranes fly at sunset to their nighttime roost in the wetlands at Bernardo Wildlife Area in Bosque, New Mexico, on november 30, 2025. The birds sleep in shallow water to stay safe from predators such as coyotes and bobcats. They migrate to New Mexico for the winter from Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana.

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