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Yellowtail Surgeonfish in the Galapagos

In Images by Matt Shetzer

The yellowtail surgeonfish schools in shallow, rocky reefs. It’s a common find while snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands. Stock Image #20200224-090514 Yellowtail Surgeonfish in the Galapagos was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Whitetip Reef Shark Underwater

In Images by Matt Shetzer

The whitetip reef shark, abundant in the Galapagos Islands, is one of the only sharks whose mating behavior has been witnessed in the wild. Stock Image #20200224-094358 Whitetip Reef Shark Underwater was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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White-eyed Vireo

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A White-eyed Vireo perching in a remote birding ranch in South Texas’s Rio Grande Valley. Stock Image #20190308-16350484 White-eyed Vireo was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Whitetip Reef Shark in the Galapagos

In Images by Matt Shetzer

The whitetip reef shark is a relatively common sight when snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands. Given how much food teems in the Galapagos reefs, these sharks hardly ever go hungry, and thus pose no danger to humans. Stock Image #20200224-094357 Whitetip Reef Shark in the Galapagos was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Volcano Santo Tomas with Lava Cactus

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A Galapagos Islands lava flow landscape, with a lava cactus in the foreground, and Volcán Santo Tomás in the background. Stock Image #20200227-06543530 Volcano Santo Tomas with Lava Cactus was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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White tail deer with twin babies

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A White Tail deer showed up in my backyard with a new set of twin babies. Stock Image #20200630-17473004 White tail deer with twin babies was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Vermilion Flycatcher bird

In Images by Matt Shetzer

The vibrant Vermilion Flycatcher perches for a split seconds in South Texas. Stock Image #20190308-16374429 Vermilion Flycatcher bird was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Two Crested Caracaras in South Texas

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A pair of crested caracaras watch the sun rise near the Rio Grande. These odd-looking birds are members of the falcon family, but feed on carrion. Stock Image #20190128-06261788 Two Crested Caracaras in South Texas was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Tufted Titmouse in South Texas

In Images by Matt Shetzer

The tufted titmouse is renowned for its bravura singing voice and its habit of visiting urban backyards. Stock Image #20180212-08464657 Tufted Titmouse in South Texas was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Two Bald Eagles on River Rocks

In Images by Matt Shetzer

After snagging their favorite food, salmon, from this Alaskan river, these bald eagles hop onto smooth rocks to enjoy the fresh treat. Stock Image #20191111-13402642 Two Bald Eagles on River Rocks was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Tortuga Beach Marine Iguana

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A Marine Iguana poses on lava rock on the colorful Tortuga Beach in the Galapagos. Stock Image #20200306-102402 Tortuga Beach Marine Iguana was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Three Marine Iguana in the Galapagos

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A photo of three marine iguana sunning themselves in the Galapagos Islands. While they’re adapted to forage for food in the shallow waters, cold-blooded iguana can only swim for so long before they have to bask in the sun to warm up. Stock Image #20200225-13592553 Three Marine Iguana in the Galapagos was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Three Bald Eagles perch in a spruce tree

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Three Bald Eagles perch in a spruce tree on the Chilkoot River in SE Alaska, Haines. Stock Image #20191102-14384794 Three Bald Eagles perch in a spruce tree was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Three Crested Caracara in the Rio Grande Valley

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Two adult crested caracara sit on the right of the branch, while a juvenile perches on the left. The teen will trade its fluff in for smooth feathers when it grows up. Stock Image #20190128-07092169 Three Crested Caracara in the Rio Grande Valley was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Three Bald Eagles in a Field of Snow

In Images by Matt Shetzer

After the snowstorm, the search for food must continue. Each of these eagles has about 7,000 feathers in multiple layers — it’s like they’re each wearing a warm, waterproof coat. Stock Image #20191107-10433160 Three Bald Eagles in a Field of Snow was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Stock Image #20190305-08431414

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Northern Crested Caracara squawks while exhibiting a head throw. Stock Image #20190305-08431414 Stock Image #20190305-08431414 was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Stock Image #20190130-08280047

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Black-throated Sparrow has such unique coloring. This one was photographed in South Texas. Stock Image #20190130-08280047 Stock Image #20190130-08280047 was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Sierra Negra Volcano in the Galapagos Islands

In Images by Matt Shetzer

The Sierra Negra Volcano, also known as Volcán Santo Tomás, is an active shield volcano in the Galapagos. It has erupted six times in the last 70 years. Stock Image #20200227-06103665 Sierra Negra Volcano in the Galapagos Islands was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Skogafoss Infrared Photo

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Skogafoss is one of Iceland’s most photographed landmarks. Seen through infrared imagery, the popular waterfall takes on a new character. Stock Image #20190902-120834 Skogafoss Infrared Photo was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Sel Farm Iceland in Black and White

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Iceland’s Sel Farm was built in 1912. Today, it’s maintained by the government as a museum to the country’s heritage. Stock Image #20180911-094821 Sel Farm Iceland in Black and White was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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School of Yellowtail Surgeonfish

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A school of yellowtail surgeonfish, also known as prionurus punctatus, swims in the waters off Mosquera in the Galapagos Islands. Stock Image #20200224-090704 School of Yellowtail Surgeonfish was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Pyrrhuloxia in South Texas

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A Pyrrhuloxia poses on a branch in South Texas Stock Image #20190129-14590757 Pyrrhuloxia in South Texas was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Post Office Bay with Yacht in Background

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Photo of a our charter yacht cruising off Post Office Bay. This spot in the Galapagos Islands is famous for the post box where visitors from all over the world leave letters, to be delivered by the next person traveling home to that destination. Stock Image #20200229-10585267 Post Office Bay with Yacht in Background was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Photo of Two Marine Iguanas and a Lava Lizard

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A pair of marine iguanas sun themselves at Punta Espinoza, Galapagos Islands, while a lava lizard runs over one’s head to look for tasty bugs. Stock Image #20200225-14305672 Photo of Two Marine Iguanas and a Lava Lizard was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Photo of Two Galapagos Green Turtles Mating

In Images by Matt Shetzer

This mating will result in a clutch of up to 200 eggs. The female Galapagos green turtle needs to lay a lot — her babies face a wide range of dangers before coming of age, and not many of them will make it. Stock Image #20200229-07090992 Photo of Two Galapagos Green Turtles Mating was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Pair of Galapagos Sea Lions

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Two Galapagos sea lions gaze out at the horizon. The male, in back, can weigh four times as much as the female. Stock Image #20200225-14511678 Pair of Galapagos Sea Lions was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Northern Crested Caracara With Coyote

In Images by Matt Shetzer

The Northern crested caracara, found throughout South Texas and Mexico, is an opportunist feeder, eating both live animals and carrion. In this photo, one has stumbled on a great find: the fresh corpse of a coyote. Stock Image #20190128-07355287 Northern Crested Caracara With Coyote was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Northern Crested Caracara tosses its head back

In Images by Matt Shetzer

An adult Northern Crested Caracara tosses its head back as it vocalizes its call in South Texas. Stock Image #20190307-09190253 Northern Crested Caracara tosses its head back was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Northern Crested Caracara Scavenger Photo

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A crested caracara stands above a dead coyote. While these raptors sometimes eat live animals, they’re usually much smaller than this — it wouldn’t be nearly this cocky if the coyote was still alive. Stock Image #20190128-07402922 Northern Crested Caracara Scavenger Photo was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Northern crested caracara nails a landing

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Northern crested caracara nails a landing. The flying skills of these birds are amazing. Stock Image #20190307-08333251 Northern crested caracara nails a landing was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Northern Crested Caracara In Flight

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Contrary to popular belief, the raptor eating a snake on the flag of Mexico is not a golden eagle, but a crested caracara — sometimes called the “Mexican eagle.” Stock Image #20180213-11434699 Northern Crested Caracara In Flight was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Northern Crested Caracara Head Throw

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A Northern Crested Caracara exhibits a behavior refered to as a ‘head throw’. Stock Image #20190305-08244221 Northern Crested Caracara Head Throw was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Northern Cardinal with Yellow Flowers

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A female Northern Cardinal poses for the photographer amongst yellow flowers. Stock Image #20190306-09235522 Northern Cardinal with Yellow Flowers was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Northern Cardinal perching

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A Male Northern Cardinal perches on a yellow flower. Stock Image #20190130-08235929 Northern Cardinal perching was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Northern Cardinal perches

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A male Northern Cardinal perches on a green bush in South Texas. Stock Image #20190130-09465280 Northern Cardinal perches was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Neowise Comet

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The Neowise Comet in its peak display in July of 2020. Stock Image #20200720-21590106 Neowise Comet was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Northern Cardinal Lands on a Cactus

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A male Northern Cardinal male makes a prickly landing on a cactus. Stock Image #20190305-15063813 Northern Cardinal Lands on a Cactus was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Mating Northern Crested Caracaras

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A pair of Northern crested caracaras mating in South Texas. Stock Image #20190305-07564675 Mating Northern Crested Caracaras was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Mated pair of bald eagles in Alaska

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A mated pair of bald eagles on the Chilkoot River in SE Alaska, Haines perch in the sitka spruce trees. Stock Image #20191111-14272790 Mated pair of bald eagles in Alaska was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Marine Iguana with Lava Lizard in the Galapagos

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A lava lizard scampers over a marine iguana. This happens a lot — the iguanas usually just ignore it. Stock Image #20200225-14295935 Marine Iguana with Lava Lizard in the Galapagos was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Marine Iguanas on the Beach at Punta Espinoza

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Punta Espinoza, a beach on Fernandina Island in the Galapagos Islands, is home to a massive colony of marine iguanas. Stock Image #20200225-15144049 Marine Iguanas on the Beach at Punta Espinoza was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Marine Iguanas on Galapagos Beach

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Marine iguanas can be found throughout the Galapagos archipelago. On each island, they look slightly different, having evolved to match their home terrain. Stock Image #20200225-14594977 Marine Iguanas on Galapagos Beach was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Marine Iguana Salt Crystal Wig

In Images by Matt Shetzer

This marine iguana’s diet consists mostly of algae, so it swallows a lot of saltwater. It excretes the salt through its forehead, forming its trademark “wig” of salt crystals. Stock Image #20200225-13594868 Marine Iguana Salt Crystal Wig was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Marine Iguana Photo

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A marine iguana in the Galapagos Islands, warming up after a swim. To humans, these swimming lizards often look very pleased with themselves. Stock Image #20200225-15060116 Marine Iguana Photo was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Marine Iguana Close Up

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A close photograph of a rare marine iguana, the world’s only swimming lizard, endemic to the Galapagos Islands. Charles Darwin thought they were “hideous,” but this image proves the marine iguana has a certain nobility. Stock Image #20200225-13550821 Marine Iguana Close Up was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Marine Iguana on Lava Rock

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Scientists believe the ancestors of the marine iguana arrived at the Galapagos Islands by riding on floating debris. This common evolutionary process is called “rafting.” Stock Image #20200225-14535975 Marine Iguana on Lava Rock was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Lesser Goldfinch takes a bath

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A Lesser Goldfinch takes a bath in a small pond in South Texas.. Stock Image #20190308-08534712 Lesser Goldfinch takes a bath was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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Lincoln’s Sparrow with Yellow flowers

In Images by Matt Shetzer

A Lincoln’s Sparrow perches on an old log with yellow flowers in the back ground. Stock Image #20190308-15343804 Lincoln’s Sparrow with Yellow flowers was last modified: November 9th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer