1,236 Free Photos of Bird Migration

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Operation Migration Lead pilot Richard van Heuvelen performs a perfect air pick-up on Nov. 19 in Union County, Ky. to lead the eight endangered whooping cranes into Tennessee. Photo by Heather Ray, O

Northern Pintail Anas acuta ducks migrating north stopped to rest in Cascade County, Montana, USA. March 2018

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These godwits (the first photographed of the season in the Kulm Wetland Management District) were along Highway 11 in McIntosh County. Hudsonian Godwits can be seen migrating through North Dakota on t

A snow goose stopped by the National Elk Refuge during its spring migration. During spring and fall, the geese will stop over in open habitats along four major North American flyways.

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Prairie falcons are fairly common during spring and fall migration periods at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. We have a few that stick around to nest. This one was harassing a great horned owl

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Long billed dowitchers resting on Seedskadee NWR during their spring migration. National Wildlife Refuges provide opportunities for long distance migrants to feed and rest before continuing their ard

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Dr. Samantha Gibbs sedating a common eider before implanting it with a radio transmitter to track where the birds are traveling during migration. The information may help determine the cause of mortal

Marbled godwits foraging in a wet meadow on Seedskadee NWR during spring migration. The area had been prescribed grazed during the previous winter. The prescribed grazing conducted had opened up the

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Banding data show seasonal migrations of the short-eared owl, especially in the northern part of its range. A nomadic species, the short-eared owl responds to fluctuating small mammal populations, and

A lone canvasback swims in open water near Rock Dam at J. Clark Salyer NWR. Canvasbacks are normally late to migrate.

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Starting in late August and September, nearly the whole population of Swainson’s hawks migrates from North America to Argentina, a roundtrip of more than 12,000 miles for the northernmost breeders. .

Banding data show seasonal migrations of the short-eared owl, especially in the northern part of its range. A nomadic species, the short-eared owl responds to fluctuating small mammal populations, and

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FLOCKS OF CANADA GEESE AT FERMI LAB.
DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE MIGRATION SEASON THERE CAN BE FROM 15,000 TO 18,000 CANADA GEESE AT THE FERMILAB SITE. THE LARGE AREAS OF WARM WATER, ABUNDANT FORAGE AND

A uniquely numbered aluminum band is being placed on the leg of a juvenile Whooping Crane. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, AL. Photo: Bill Gates, USFWS

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A veterinarian is placing a hood on a juvenile Whooping Crane. This will help keep the bird calm while it is handled. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, AL. Photo: Bill Gates, USFWS

A veterinarian is placing a hood on a juvenile Whooping Crane. This will help keep the bird calm while it is handled. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, AL. Photo: Bill Gates, USFWS

FARMINGTON BAY WATERFOWL MANAGEMENT AREA ON EAST SHORE OF GREAT SALT LAKE. PRIMARY PURPOSES OF THIS STATE-OWNED AREA ARE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE EXISTING WETLAND: TO PROVIDE RESTING AREAS FOR MIGRATOR

A veterinarian is placing a hood on a juvenile Whooping Crane. This will help keep the bird calm while it is handled. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, AL. Photo: Bill Gates, USFWS

A veterinarian inspects a juvenile Whooping Crane as part of a health examination. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, AL.

The riparian habitat on Seeskadee NWR provides spring and fall migratory habitat for many species of warblers. Fall migration for warblers begins in mid August and continues through September. Thous

The riparian habitat on Seeskadee NWR provides spring and fall migratory habitat for many species of warblers. Fall migration for warblers begins in mid August and continues through September. Thous

Bufflehead migrating through Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge on its way to breeding grounds in Canada. These small diving ducks nest in old woodpecker cavities, especially those of northern flick

Feet of death for small insects and mammals. Aegolius acadicus, the Norther Saw-whet owl. This one unfortunately ran into a building in downtown DC at night while migrating. Picked up by Lights o

A flame with wings is a good description for a male western tanager. Western tanagers migrate through Seedskadee NWR in late May and early June each year. They are headed to mixed coniferous-deciduo

A flame with wings is a good description for a male western tanager. Western tanagers migrate through Seedskadee NWR in late May and early June each year. They are headed to mixed coniferous-deciduo

A flame with wings is a good description for a male western tanager. Western tanagers migrate through Seedskadee NWR in late May and early June each year. They are headed to mixed coniferous-deciduo

A flame with wings is a good description for a male western tanager. Western tanagers migrate through Seedskadee NWR in late May and early June each year. They are headed to mixed coniferous-deciduo

Northern harriers are common on Seedskadee and Cokeville Meadows NWRs in Wyoming. They migrate through, winter, and nest here. Meadow voles found in the wetland and wet meadow habitats are one of th

Banding data show seasonal migrations of the short-eared owl, especially in the northern part of its range. A nomadic species, the short-eared owl responds to fluctuating small mammal populations, and

Banding data show seasonal migrations of the short-eared owl, especially in the northern part of its range. A nomadic species, the short-eared owl responds to fluctuating small mammal populations, and

White-crowned sparrows are common on Seedskadee NWR during spring and fall migrations. Large flocks can be spotted in sagebrush and in the willows along the river. They hop along the ground and stay

Banding data show seasonal migrations of the short-eared owl, especially in the northern part of its range. A nomadic species, the short-eared owl responds to fluctuating small mammal populations, and

Banding data show seasonal migrations of the short-eared owl, especially in the northern part of its range. A nomadic species, the short-eared owl responds to fluctuating small mammal populations, and

Banding data show seasonal migrations of the short-eared owl, especially in the northern part of its range. A nomadic species, the short-eared owl responds to fluctuating small mammal populations, and

Approximately 332,000 snow geese on a Rainwater Basin wetland during spring migration. This is an untouched photo of a privately owned wetland known as Moses Hill in Phelps Co., NE. The few remaining

A juvenile Whooping Crane tests its wings shortly after being released from a holding pen on Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Bill Gates, USFWS Feb. 10, 2012

A veterinarian prepares to place a hood on a juvenile Whooping Crane. The hood will help keep the bird calm while it is handled. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, AL. Photo: Bill Gates, USFWS

A Juvenile Whooping Crane is examined by a veterinarian to insure it is healthy. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Deatur, AL. Photo: Bill Gates, USFWS

These lesser Canada geese are joined by several white-fronted geese and a lone snow goose. It is not uncommon to see several species of geese traveling together in a flock when migrating.

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Juvenile Whooping Cranes (Grus Americana) feed shortly after leaving a holding pen on Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Bill Gates, USFWS Feb. 10, 2012

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In populated coastal areas, wetland migration is often constrained by land development and shoreline stabilization measures. These conditions can result in the crowd

The migration is in full swing around Yankton! A lot of waterfowl stop by the hatchery because of our open water. Here is a beautiful redhead drake sitting on our trout pond.

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A radio transmitter is applied to the leg of a juvenile Whooping Crane. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, AL. Photo: Bill Gates, USFWS

BLACK BRANT GEESE REST ON THE WATERS OF PUGET SOUND AT ALKI POINT DURING THEIR ANNUAL MIGRATION BETWEEN MEXICO AND THE ARCTIC CIRCLE. OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS IN BACKGROUND

Flocks of the once-rare American white pelicans gather at Knutson Dam on Cass Lake, as they migrate north to their nesting grounds across the state.
American white pelicans are among the world’s large

Flocks of the once-rare American white pelicans gather at Knutson Dam on Cass Lake, as they migrate north to their nesting grounds across the state.
American white pelicans are among the world’s large

A juvenile Whooping Crane has been captured for a health check by a veterinarian and banding by biologists. An aluminum band with a unique number and colored, plastic bands and a radio transmitter wil

American coots are common nesters on Seedskadee NWR. They build their floating nests among the hard stem bulrush and cattails. As fall approaches, additional coots begin to migrate and stage in larg

A juvenile Whooping Crane in a hood designed to keep it calm during handling is ready for being banded and having a radio transmitter attached to one of its legs. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Dec

Weighing a captive juvenile Whooping Crane. The weight of the person is subtrated from the total to determine the bird's weight. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, AL

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Glue is applied to a part of the radio transmitter that will surround another part after it is placed on the leg of a Whooping Crane. Two colored leg bands are already on the other leg. These help to

Colored leg bands and a radio transmitter designed to indicate movement on the legs of a juvenile Whooping Crane. The transmitter will allow biologists to locate it using a special receiver. Wheeler N

A juvenile Whooping Crane is carried from the holding pen so it can receive a health exam, be banded, and fitted with a radio transmitter. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, AL.

lue-winged Teals are small dabbling ducks that are occasionally found in the shallow ponds and wetlands of our local refuges. During migration some of them fly all the way to South America!

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A juvenile Whooping Crane with a hood on it's head to keep it calm during handling appears to be watching biologists glue a colored band to its leg. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, AL. Pho

FARMINGTON BAY WATERFOWL MANAGEMENT AREA ON EAST SHORE OF GREAT SALT LAKE. PRIMARY PURPOSES OF THIS STATE-OWNED AREA ARE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE EXISTING WETLAND: TO PROVIDE RESTING AREAS FOR MIGRATOR

Two juvenile Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) recently released from their holding pen fly around the area on Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, Alabama. Photo by Bill Gates, USFWS Feb. 10, 20

American coots are common nesters on Seedskadee NWR. They build their floating nests among the hard stem bulrush and cattails. As fall approaches, additional coots begin to migrate and stage in larg

Three juvenile Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) begin to leave a holding pen on Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, Alabama. Photo by Bill Gates, USFWS Feb. 10, 2012

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Migrating piping plover resting

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A migrating piping plover foraging at Oregon Inlet

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Migrating piping plovers resting in the small dunelettes on the north end of Ocracoke

Migrating piping plover at South Point on Ocracoke Island

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Rufous hummingbird at feeder

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Flock of migrating turkey vultures above the Oasis of Mara

Migrating birds at Sungei Buloh Wetland

Lighthouse at Cedar Keys Refuge

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