Photos of Birds: Avian Waterfowl Bird Stock Photography & Fine Art Pictures

Scenic birding images from locations including Pacifica, Sacramento NWR, Bolsa Chica Wetlands, Salton Sea NWR, Crystal Cove SP, San Francisco, Channel Islands NP, La Jolla, Monterey Bay, Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, Chicago, La Jolla Cove, Corona Del Mar Beach, Palo Alto Baylands, and the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Protecting His Meal, Rockaway Beach, Pacifica, California
Waterfowl, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, California
Waterfowl Flying at Twilight, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California
Great Egret (Ardea alba), Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, California
Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) in Flight, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, Westmorland, California
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Eating a Fish, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California

Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Protecting His Meal, Rockaway Beach, Pacifica

Waterfowl, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

Waterfowl Flying at Twilight, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Great Egret (Ardea alba), Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) in Flight, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Eating a Fish, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) at Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Beach, California
Shorebird Feeding at Sunset, San Francisco, California
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Glares at Photographer, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California
Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) in Flight, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, Westmorland, California
Angry Looking Western Gulls (Larus occidentalis), East Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park, California
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) Skimming the Water Surface, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Ecological Reserve, California

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) at Crystal Cove State Park

Shorebird Feeding at Sunset, San Francisco

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Glares at Photographer, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) in Flight, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Angry Looking Western Gulls (Larus occidentalis), East Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) Skimming the Water Surface, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Waterfowl, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, California
Sanderling (Calidris alba) at Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Beach, California
Gulls in Flight, La Jolla, California
Flying Snow Geese at Twilight, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, Westmorland, California; Chen caerulescens
Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) Feeding on Mussel, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California
Gulls in Flight, Los Penasquitos Natural Marsh Preserve, La Jolla, California

Waterfowl, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

Sanderling (Calidris alba) at Crystal Cove State Park

Gulls in Flight, La Jolla

Flying Snow Geese at Twilight, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) Feeding on Mussel, Bolsa Chica Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Gulls in Flight, Los Penasquitos Natural Marsh Preserve

Snow Geese in Flight, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, Westmorland, California; Chen caerulescens Scientific Latin Name
Sandpiper Reflections at Sunset, La Jolla, California
Whimbrel Foraging Through Mussels for Food, Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Beach, California
California Gull Flying in to Intimidate Another, Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Beach, California; Larus californicus
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis), Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni), 17 Mile Drive, Pacific Grove, California

Snow Geese in Flight, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Sandpiper Reflections at Sunset, La Jolla

Whimbrel Foraging Through Mussels for Food, Crystal Cove State Park

California Gull Flying in to Intimidate Another, Crystal Cove State Park

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni), 17 Mile Drive

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Eating Fish, Little Corona Del Mar Beach, California

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Eating Fish, Little Corona Del Mar Beach, California
Great Egret Ardea alba, Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, Newport Beach, California

Peacock Portrait, L.A. County Arboretum, California

Male Indian Blue Peacock (Pavo crisatus) Feathers Courtship Ritual, L.A. County Arboretum, California

Red-winged Blackbirds in Willow Tree, San Jacinto Wildlife Area, California

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Eating Fish, Little Corona Del Mar Beach

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Eating Fish, Little Corona Del Mar Beach

Great Egret Ardea alba, Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve

Peacock Portrait, L.A. County Arboretum

Male Indian Blue Peacock (Pavo crisatus) Feathers Courtship Ritual, L.A. County Arboretum

Red-winged Blackbirds in Willow Tree, San Jacinto Wildlife Area

Domestic Duck Flapping Wings at Los Angeles County Arboretum, California
Black-crowned Night Heron Juvenile Immature (Nycticorax nycticorax) in Cypress Tree Stalking Fish in Lagoon at Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia, California
Black-crowned Night Heron Immature (Nycticorax nycticorax) Diving for Fish at Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia, California
Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) Flying Over Bolsa Chica Wetlands Reserve, Huntington Beach, California

Baby Wood Duck Chick Feeding on Earthworm, CSU Fullerton Arboretum, California

Black-Crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) at Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia, California

Domestic Duck Flapping Wings at Los Angeles County Arboretum Black-crowned Night Heron Juvenile Immature (Nycticorax nycticorax) in Cypress Tree Stalking Fish in Lagoon Black-crowned Night Heron Immature (Nycticorax nycticorax) Diving for Fish Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) Flying Over Bolsa Chica Wetlands Reserve Baby Wood Duck Chick Feeding on Earthworm Black-Crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) at Los Angeles County Arboretum
Mallard Ducks Fighting at Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia, California
Aggressive Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) Chasing Another Duck, Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia, California
House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) Perched on Tree Eating Chinese Loquat Fruit, Southern California
Baby American Coot Chick Begging Mother Duck for Food (Fulica americana), Fullerton Arboretum, California
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Mallard Ducks Fighting Aggressive Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) Chasing Another Duck House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus)
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Brown Pelican Head Throw (Pelicanus occidentalis), La Jolla Cove, California
Brown Pelican Landing (Pelicanus occidentalis) at La Jolla Cove, San Diego, California
Royal Tern Flying with Fish in Mouth, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, California Brown Pelican (Pelicanus occidentalis) Flying Over Cliffs at La Jolla Cove, San Diego, California
Brown Pelican Head Throw (Pelicanus occidentalis), La Jolla Cove Brown Pelican Landing (Pelicanus occidentalis) at La Jolla Cove Royal Tern Flying with Fish in Mouth, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Brown Pelican (Pelicanus occidentalis) Flying Over Cliffs at La Jolla Cove



Richard Wong's avian waterfowl bird photographs are displayed here in this gallery. The pictures capture a glimpse into the lives of these magnificient birds. Not static creatures by nature, Richard's photos strive to show the behavioral movements and uniqueness of the species. Most of these photos were taken in the winter, where California hosts millions of wintering migrating birds as part of the Pacific Flyway ecosystem. All images are available as rights-managed stock photography image licensingand as fine art prints. Contact Richard by email: Richard@rwongphoto.com or by phone: (626) 422-6151 if there is an image you need not posted in any gallery on this website, as Richard has over 50,000+ images in his collection. Richard is also available for editorial and commercial photography assignments should you be looking to hire a photographer.


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Bird Species List

Gull-like Birds                                                       Duck-like Birds                                                   Long-legged Waders

Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni)                 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)                                Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Western Gull (Larus occidentalis)                    American Coot (Fulica americana)              Snowy Egret (Egretta thula

California Gull (Larus californicus)                   Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos)              Great Egret (Casmerodias albus)

Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri)                          Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)       Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)

Royal Tern (Sterna maxima)                              Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)

                                                                                Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

                                                                                Domestic Duck

Upright-perching Water Birds                                           Sandpiper-like Birds                                    Chicken-like Marsh Birds                                                     
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)    Sanderling (Calidris alba)                     
   Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

Brandt's Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus)        Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)   

                                                                                                Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa)

                                                                                                Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus)

   

Hawk-like Birds                                                  Hummingbirds                                                                        Perching Birds       

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)             Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri)   House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus

*Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)                                                                                                        Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)

                                                                                                                                                                               American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)

                                                                                                                                                                               Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)


Upland Ground Birds                                                   Other Species

Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)         Indian Blue Peacock (Pavo crisatus)               

                  
"*" Represents a captive species