The photographic images of water fowl in their natural habitat are one of my favorite subjects. The challenge of capturing their beauty in action is shown in this group of photographs.

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Water Bird - Flamingos Standing on Nest

Group of flamingos standing on their nest in their natural habitat. Brilliant, orange-colored feathers contrast against the graphic design of the flamingo group.

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Water Bird - Flamingo Portrait

Beautiful close-up portrait of a flamingo. The markings on this magnificent bird are exquisite.

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Water Bird - Pelicans in Flight

White pelicans taking off in flight. This photograph was taken at the Seabrook flats on Galveston Bay in Texas.

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Water Bird - Pelican Social Club

White pelicans hanging around on pier pilings on Galveston Bay in Texas.

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Water Bird - White Pelican in Flight

White pelican soaring gracefully above the waters of Galveston Bay in Texas along the Great Texas Gulf Coast Birding Trail.

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Water Bird - White Pelican Group

A group of white pelicans on the Texas Gulf Coast. A fine art photograph by Ruth Burke.

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Water Bird - Egret with Fish in Beak

Great White Egret feeding in the low marsh wetlands that are located near Galveston Bay in Seabrook, Texas. This image has beautiful light and clear blue water contrasted against the white feathers of the egret for a very dramatic waterfowl image.

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