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A Venue of Vultures
Several vultures stand in the thin grass; two sit down after a time. They glance about, almost apprehensively. No audio.
A Venue of Vultures
Several vultures stand in the thin grass; two sit down after a time. They glance about, almost apprehensively. No audio.
An Alligator Floating
A moderately-sized alligator floats slowly downstream in the water of Halfway Creek. Its back, eyes, and snout all remain above…
Alligator in the Marsh
A dark-scaled alligator rests in shallow water at the Everglades National Park. It seems indifferent to the water flowing swiftly…
Alligator in the Marsh
A dark-scaled alligator rests in shallow water at the Everglades National Park. It seems indifferent to the water flowing swiftly…
Alligator Submerged
A rough-skinned alligator rests in water among water lilies, mostly submerged. The shot pans from its snout to its tail.…
Alligator Submerged
A rough-skinned alligator rests in water among water lilies, mostly submerged. The shot pans from its snout to its tail.…
Alligator Swimming with Fish
A lone alligator swims upstream. All around it bright bursts of light and bubbles indicate fish jutting upwards towards the…
American Alligator Using its Tail For Locomotion at Everglades National Park
This video shows an American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) using its tail for locomotion. The video was recorded at Everglades National…
American Alligators and Black Vultures at Everglades National Park
This video recorded at Everglades National Park shows American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) and black vultures (Coragyps atratus) in a swampy…
The American Pika
Park ecologist Tom Rodhouse hosts an examination of the charming American Pika at the Craters of the Moon National Monument…
The American Pika
Park ecologist Tom Rodhouse hosts an examination of the charming American Pika at the Craters of the Moon National Monument…
Anhinga Carrying Prey
An adult anhinga picks up and tears at a fish with its beak. The fish is rent open and bleeding.…
Anhinga Carrying Prey
An adult anhinga picks up and tears at a fish with its beak. The fish is rent open and bleeding.…
Anhinga Chicks
Two juvenile anhingas perch on the thin branches of a leafy tree. They are covered in a soft, crème-colored down.…
Anhinga Chicks
Two juvenile anhingas perch on the thin branches of a leafy tree. They are covered in a soft, crème-colored down.…
Anhinga Chicks Looking Around
Two juvenile anhingas perch on the thin branches of a leafy tree. They are covered in a soft, crème-colored down.…
Anhinga Chicks Looking Around
Two juvenile anhingas perch on the thin branches of a leafy tree. They are covered in a soft, crème-colored down.…
Anhinga Dining
An adult anhinga picks up and tears at a fish with its beak. The fish is rent open and bleeding.…
Anhinga Dining
An adult anhinga picks up and tears at a fish with its beak. The fish is rent open and bleeding.…
Anhinga Drying Off
A black anhinga with white markings spreads its wings in a stiff breeze to dry off. The feathers on its…
Anhinga Drying Off
A black anhinga with white markings spreads its wings in a stiff breeze to dry off. The feathers on its…
An Anhinga Drying Off
A brown-black Anhinga sits perched on a branch with its wings spread. Its wings catch the wind, drying them. A…
An Anhinga Drying Off
A brown-black Anhinga sits perched on a branch with its wings spread. Its wings catch the wind, drying them. A…
Anhinga Eating
An Anhinga beats a captured black catfish against a limb until it is thoroughly dead, then eats it. It swallows…
Anhinga Eating Fish
An adult anhinga picks up and tears at a fish with its beak. The fish is rent open and bleeding.…
Anhinga Eating Fish
An adult anhinga picks up and tears at a fish with its beak. The fish is rent open and bleeding.…
An Anhinga Getting Dry
A black and brown Anhinga spreads its wings in order to dry them while perching on a branch. The somewhat…
Anhinga Perched Atop a Mangrove at Everglades National Park
In this video recorded at Everglades National Park, an anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) is perched on a mangrove. One can hear…
Anhinga Tearing at Meal
An adult anhinga picks up and tears at a fish with its beak. The bird is partially obscured by tall…
Anhinga Tearing at Meal
An adult anhinga picks up and tears at a fish with its beak. The bird is partially obscured by tall…
An Anhinga With Wings Spread
A black and brown Anhinga spreads its wings in order to dry them while perching on a branch. The somewhat…
Ants On Stone
Several red ants crawl in and out of holes in the surface of a porous grey stone. No audio.
Ants On Stone
Several red ants crawl in and out of holes in the surface of a porous grey stone. No audio.
Backcountry Camping Video - Winter
Glacier National Park: This safety video is required viewing for all backcountry campers during winter in Glacier National Park. Topics…
Bats and Caves
A guided look at the mysterious bats and caves of the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. This…
Bats and Caves
A guided look at the mysterious bats and caves of the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. This…
Big Green Airboat
A large green airboat moves down the Myakka River. It is full of passengers taking in the scenery. As it…
A Black and White Anhinga
A black and white Anhinga stands on a sunny rock with its wings spread, drying itself in the light breeze.…
A Black and White Anhinga
A black and white Anhinga stands on a sunny rock with its wings spread, drying itself in the light breeze.…
Blue Crab
A blue crab walks about and waves its antennae. Its undercarriage is a bright blue with violet tips. No audio.
Blue Crab Strafing
A blue crab strafes from right to left, waving its antennae in the water. No audio
Butterflies and Daisies
White butterflies fly through and around the green, pliable stems of flowers. More flowers and butterflies in soft focus populate…
Butterflies and Daisies
White butterflies fly through and around the green, pliable stems of flowers. More flowers and butterflies in soft focus populate…
Butterflies and Flowers
White butterflies fly through and around the green, pliable stems of flowers. More flowers and butterflies in soft focus populate…
Butterflies and Flowers
White butterflies fly through and around the green, pliable stems of flowers. More flowers and butterflies in soft focus populate…
Close-Up of an Anhinga at Everglades National Park
This video gives a close-up glimpse of an anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) at Everglades National Park. One can hear the sounds…
Clownfish and Anemone
An orange and white clownfish pushes through multiple pink anemones. No audio.
Comb Jellies with Colorful Cilia
Several transparent Comb Jellies shine with brilliant bioluminescence in dark water at The Florida Aquarium. No Audio.
Cuddly Bird
Two birds with green feathers sit companionably on a brown branch together. The bird on the right is exceptionally cuddly.…
Delicate Anemone
A small, ethereal anemone waves its thin tendrils in the water. Light and shadow intermingle on the stones behind it.…
Distant Egrets
Two white egrets fly away from the camera over marshy terrain in Sawgrass Lake Park. One can hear the sounds…
Double-Crested Cormorant Preening Itself at Everglades National Park
In this video shot at Everglades National Park, a double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) is preening itself while standing on the…
Duck Looking About
A Duck stands in shallow water and looks about. Its feathers have a unique dappled pattern. No audio.
Duck Preening
A dappled Duck preens itself relentlessly. After some time of this it twists its neck about in a rapid motion.…
Ducks on the Water
Numerous ducks swim and dive on a calm surface of water. Green light is reflected on the surface of the…
An Egret Taking Flight
At the end of a leafy, natural tunnel a large white Egret takes off through the canopy over Halfway Creek.
Fern Branches over Water
Several fern branches hang over sun-streaked water in Sawgrass Lake Park. One can hear the sounds of distant birds and…
Fish From Below
Numerous shadowed fish swim above the camera. Light streams in from the right. No audio.
Flamingo
Everglades National Park: Flamingo is the jumping off point for recreation like world-class fishing, birding, canoeing, boat tours, camping, and…
Glass Catfish
A cluster of glass catfish float above blue and white glass beads. Their flesh is translucent. No audio.
Great Blue Heron
A great blue heron stands in shallow water at the edge of the Myakka River. It stares steadily away as…
Great Horned Owl
A Great Horned Owl perches upright on a thick branch. It looks about occasionally, turning its head nearly 180 degrees.…
A Great Horned Owl
A Great Horned Owl casts looks about with its large, gold-rimmed eyes. It has a clutch of downy grey feathers…
Gull in Wind
A grey and white sea bird stands in a slight breeze. It looks about quickly, darting from side to side.…
Gull in Wind
A grey and white sea bird stands in a slight breeze. It looks about quickly, darting from side to side.…
Gulls in Wind
Numerous gulls sit on a concrete pier, turning away from a battering wind. Some seem nonplussed, and preen despite the…
Gulls in Wind
Numerous gulls sit on a concrete pier, turning away from a battering wind. Some seem nonplussed, and preen despite the…
Gulls Over Water
A flock of gulls move in a circular pattern above unbroken, blue ocean. They flap their wings rapidly to maintain…
Gulls Over Water
A flock of gulls move in a circular pattern above unbroken, blue ocean. They flap their wings rapidly to maintain…
Introduction
A young woman who recently moved to south Florida finds herself wanting to learn more about the Everglades National Park.…
A Juvenile Alligator Sunning
A Juvenile Alligator lies with its limbs sprawled on green grass. It lies near the water, and is very still.…
Juvenile Alligator Swimming
A Juvenile Alligator swims with steady, whip-like motions towards the camera. It holds its eyes and the tip of its…
Large-Mouthed Fish
A fish with an exceptionally large mouth swims about an aquarium space at the Frankfurt Zoo in Germany. It holds…
Lobster Climbing a Rock
A spiny lobster climbs towards then over a craggy chunk of rock. A small yellow fish swims nearby. No audio.
Lone Alligator
A single alligator swims with its eyes, snout, and back above water-level. It moves with a steady ease across the…
Massive School of Fish
A massive school of silvery fish swim in a sort of living cyclone. They move in a tight unison. No…
Minnows in the Shade
Numerous Silver Minnows group and swim in the shade of a tree branch on the Hillsborough River. The placid water…
The Myakka River
A view of the Myakka River flowing placidly away. A single sand crane flies over the watery expanse while the…
Osprey With Catch
A brown and white osprey sits perched on a rocking branch, holding a narrow fish. Behind it the sky is…
Osprey With Catch
A brown and white osprey sits perched on a rocking branch, holding a narrow fish. Behind it the sky is…
Otter Doing Loops
An otter swims swiftly through clear water, leaving a trail of bubbles. It swims in tight vertical loops near the…
Otter Playing
A water-slick otter frolics and toys with a torn sheet of bark at the Florida Aquarium. No audio.
Otters Playing
Two otters swim at and bounce off of a stone shelf, then flip into the water. After some time another…
A Passing Carriage
A horse-drawn carriage for hire moving down a street in New York City. The horse wears a bright red plum…
A Perched Great Egret
A Great Egret perches on an isolated branch jutting from the water. Its reflection is a shock of white on…
Rhinopias Close-Up
A fleshy, pink, translucent Rhinopias uses its fins to propel itself across the sandy bed of the aquarium. No audio.
Rippling Water
Numerous fish swim under clear, rippling water. Several shells sit embedded in sand. No audio.
Royal Palm
Everglades National Park: Royal Palm is the premier area to easily view, experience, and photograph abundant wildlife, such as anhingas…
Sand Pipers
Numerous brown sandpipers stand on the shore line, glancing out. They move with a curious sort of synchronization. No audio.
Sand Pipers
Numerous brown sandpipers stand on the shore line, glancing out. They move with a curious sort of synchronization. No audio.
Sand Pipers Congregating
Numerous brown sandpipers stand on the shore line, glancing out. They move with a curious sort of synchronization. No audio.
Sand Pipers Congregating
Numerous brown sandpipers stand on the shore line, glancing out. They move with a curious sort of synchronization. No audio.
Sandhill Crane
A lanky Sandhill Crane stands in the wind, then goes for a walk. It leads each step with a thrust…
A School of Fish
A school of fish moves slowly under the rippling clear water of Biscayne Bay. Sunlight glimmers on the surface of…
Sea Birds
Numerous sea birds perch on a wooden dock/pier which overlooks the water. Several of them are taking off or landing…
Sea Birds
Numerous sea birds perch on a wooden dock/pier which overlooks the water. Several of them are taking off or landing…
Sea Birds Congregating
Numerous sea birds walk about on a concrete surface. They range in color from white to charcoal black. One can…
Sea Birds Congregating
Numerous sea birds walk about on a concrete surface. They range in color from white to charcoal black. One can…
Sea Gull
A close-up view of a sea gull. The gull looks about quickly, then takes flight. Water in soft focus moves…
Sea Gull
A close-up view of a sea gull. The gull looks about quickly, then takes flight. Water in soft focus moves…
Several Alligators
Three (possibly four) alligators swim in calm waters near Halfway Creek. One floats near the camera, unmoving while another floats…
Small Alligator Floating
A small, yellow-striped alligator floats for a time in dark water. After some head motion, it proceeds to swim to…
Sparrow Eating From Feeder
A small, quick sparrow lands on the white ledge of a bird feeder and proceeds to eat some of the…
Still American Alligators Resting Amongst Aquatic Plants at Everglades National Park
This video shows still American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) resting amongst aquatic plants at Everglades National Park. No audio.
Three Sheared Sheep
The sheep bereft of wool lounge about and glance lazily one way, then the other. One can hear running water…
Three Turtles
Three turtles sit placidly on a rock. They are incredibly still. One can hear moving water and distant voices.
Tiny Turtle Eating
A black-and-yellow shelled turtle marked with a white number three tears apart green lettuce. No audio.
Two Clownfish Playing
Two clownfish dart through pink waving anemones, one after the other. No audio.
Two Sparrows Landing
Two sparrows land in succession, each looking about furtively, then taking a seed and flying off. No audio.
Verdant Aquarium
Small fish swim through mixed green flora in an aquarium at Frankfurt Zoo. No audio.
Vulture Close Up
A black-feathered vulture glances about with a green background in soft focus. Its face is intensely pocked and wrinkled. No…
Vulture Close Up
A black-feathered vulture glances about with a green background in soft focus. Its face is intensely pocked and wrinkled. No…
Vulture Drying Wings
A black vulture spreads its wings wide in the sunlight, drying them off. Another vulture approaches and harries it some.…
Vulture Drying Wings
A black vulture spreads its wings wide in the sunlight, drying them off. Another vulture approaches and harries it some.…
Waterbird Looking About
A lanky water bird with blue feathers looks about while standing on a rock. No audio.
Waving Sea Anemone
A green Anemone waves back and fourth in moving water at Frankfurt Zoo. No Audio.
White Butterflies
White butterflies fly through and around the green, pliable stems of flowers. More flowers and butterflies in soft focus populate…
White Butterflies
White butterflies fly through and around the green, pliable stems of flowers. More flowers and butterflies in soft focus populate…
Wood Duck Dabbling
A swiftly moving wood duck exhibits the duck behavior known as Dabbling. It finishes its bout of this behavior with…
A Wood Stork
A wood stork kicks water off of itself while dipping its beak into the water, seeking prey. Behind it a…