Sir Arthur Landsborough Thomson Collection (#2)

Skylark - Alau da arven sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Skylark - Alau da arven sis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

A Typical Nidicolous Nestling - Three Stages. Blackbird, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
A Typical Nidicolous Nestling - Three Stages. Blackbird, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Cuckoo - Cuc ulus cano rus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Cuckoo - Cuc ulus cano rus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Kingfisher - Alce do is pida, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Kingfisher - Alce do is pida, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Black-Headed Gull - Lar us ridibun dus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Black-Headed Gull - Lar us ridibun dus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Wryneck - I ynx torquil la, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Wryneck - I ynx torquil la, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Lesser Black-Backed Gull - Lar us fus cus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Lesser Black-Backed Gull - Lar us fus cus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Common Gull - Lar us can us, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Gull - Lar us can us, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Herring Gull - Lar us argenta tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Herring Gull - Lar us argenta tus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Arctic or Richardsons Skua - Stercorarius crepida lus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Arctic or Richardsons Skua - Stercorarius crepida lus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Storm Petrel - Procellar ia pela gica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Storm Petrel - Procellar ia pela gica, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Hedgesparrow - Accen tor modula ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Hedgesparrow - Accen tor modula ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Grasshopper-Warbler - Locustel la nae via, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Grasshopper-Warbler - Locustel la nae via, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Reed-Warbler - Acroceph alus strep erus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Reed-Warbler - Acroceph alus strep erus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Wood-Wren - Phyllos copus sibila trix, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Wood-Wren - Phyllos copus sibila trix, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Sedge-Warbler - Acroceph alus phragmi tis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Sedge-Warbler - Acroceph alus phragmi tis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Chiff-Chaff - Phyllos copus ru fus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Chiff-Chaff - Phyllos copus ru fus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Redbreast or Robin - Erith acus rubec ula, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Redbreast or Robin - Erith acus rubec ula, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Redstart - Ruticil la phoenicu rus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Redstart - Ruticil la phoenicu rus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Stonechat - Pratin cola rubic ola, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Stonechat - Pratin cola rubic ola, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Whinchat - Pratin cola rubet ra, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Whinchat - Pratin cola rubet ra, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Wheatear - Saxic ola oenan the, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Wheatear - Saxic ola oenan the, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Ring-Ousel - Tur dus torqua tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Ring-Ousel - Tur dus torqua tus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Blackbird - Tur dus mer ula, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Blackbird - Tur dus mer ula, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Mistle-Thrush - Tur dus visciv orus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Mistle-Thrush - Tur dus visciv orus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Song-Thrush or Mavis - Tur dus mu sicus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Song-Thrush or Mavis - Tur dus mu sicus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Dipper or Water-Ousel - Cin clus aquat icus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Dipper or Water-Ousel - Cin clus aquat icus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Bearded-Tit or Reedling - Panu rus biar micus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Bearded-Tit or Reedling - Panu rus biar micus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Long-Tailed Tit - Acred ula cauda ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Long-Tailed Tit - Acred ula cauda ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Blue Tit - Pa rus caeru leus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Blue Tit - Pa rus caeru leus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Marsh-Tit - Pa rus palus tris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Marsh-Tit - Pa rus palus tris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Coal-Tit - Pa rus at er, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Coal-Tit - Pa rus at er, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Great Tit - Pa rus m ajor, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Great Tit - Pa rus m ajor, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Nut-Hatch - Sit ta cae sia, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Nut-Hatch - Sit ta cae sia, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Wren - Troglod ytes par vulus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Wren - Troglod ytes par vulus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Tree-Creeper - Cer thia familia ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Tree-Creeper - Cer thia familia ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Rock-Pipit - An thus obscu rus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Rock-Pipit - An thus obscu rus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Tree-Pipit - An thus trivia lis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Tree-Pipit - An thus trivia lis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Meadow-Pipit or Titlark - An thus praten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Meadow-Pipit or Titlark - An thus praten sis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Yellow Wagtail - Motacil la rai i, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Yellow Wagtail - Motacil la rai i, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Gray Wagtail - Motacil la melano pe, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Gray Wagtail - Motacil la melano pe, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Pied Wagtail - Motacil la lu gubris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Pied Wagtail - Motacil la lu gubris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Red-Backed Shrike - La nius collu rio, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red-Backed Shrike - La nius collu rio, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Spotted Fly-Catcher - Muscic apa gris ola, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Spotted Fly-Catcher - Muscic apa gris ola, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Sand-Martin - Cot ile ripa ria, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Sand-Martin - Cot ile ripa ria, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Martin - chel idon ur bica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Martin - chel idon ur bica, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Swallow - Hirun do rus tica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Swallow - Hirun do rus tica, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Reed Bunting - Embri za schoe niclus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Reed Bunting - Embri za schoe niclus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

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Sir Arthur Landsborough Thomson was a renowned ornithologist and naturalist, whose passion for birds knew no bounds. Born in 1858, he dedicated his life to the study and preservation of avian species. Thomson's love for birds is beautifully captured in the stunning artwork by George James Rankin. In "Lapwing or Peewit, " we see Thomson's fascination with this elegant bird, known scientifically as Vanellus vulgaris. The intricate details of its plumage are brought to life through Rankin's brushstrokes. Another masterpiece by Rankin showcases Thomson's admiration for the Oyster-Catcher (Haematopus ostralegus). This striking bird, with its distinctive black and white plumage, captivated Thomson's attention as he marveled at its unique characteristics. Thomson also had a keen interest in raptors like the Common Buzzard (Buteo vulgaris). His collaboration with Rankin resulted in an exquisite portrayal of this majestic bird of prey, highlighting its powerful presence against a backdrop of nature's beauty. The Willow-Wren (Phylloscopus trochilus) held a special place in Thomson's heart due to its melodious song that echoed through woodlands. With delicate strokes, Rankin captures the essence of this tiny yet enchanting creature that fascinated Sir Arthur throughout his career. As an avid observer of small passerines, Thomson greatly admired the Goldcrest (Regulus cristatus), which holds the title for being Europe’s smallest bird. Its vibrant colors and energetic demeanor inspired both artist and ornithologist alike. Amongst his many interests was studying migratory birds such as the Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla). Through meticulous illustrations by Rankin, Sir Arthur documented their journeys across continents and unraveled their fascinating migration patterns.