Sir Arthur Landsborough Thomson Collection (#3)

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

Yellow-Hammer or Yellow-Bunting - Emberi za citrinel la, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Yellow-Hammer or Yellow-Bunting - Emberi za citrinel la, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

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

Bullfinch - Pyr rhua europae a, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Bullfinch - Pyr rhua europae a, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Lesser Redpoll - Lino ta rufes cens, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Lesser Redpoll - Lino ta rufes cens, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

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

House-Sparrow -- Pas ser domes ticus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
House-Sparrow -- Pas ser domes ticus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

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

Goldfinch - Cardue lis el egans, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Goldfinch - Cardue lis el egans, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

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

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

Starling - Stur nus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Starling - Stur nus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Jay- Gar rulus glanda rius, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Jay- Gar rulus glanda rius, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Rook - Cor vus frugil egus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Rook - Cor vus frugil egus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Jackdaw - Cor vus moned ula, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Jackdaw - Cor vus moned 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]

Hooded Crow - Cor vus cor nix, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Hooded Crow - Cor vus cor nix, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Carrion-Crow - Cor vus coro ne, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Carrion-Crow - Cor vus coro ne, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Green Woodpecker - Geci nus vir idis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Green Woodpecker - Geci nus vir idis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Swift - Cyp selus a pus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Swift - Cyp selus a pus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Night-Jar or Goat-Sucker - Caprimul gus europae us, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Night-Jar or Goat-Sucker - Caprimul gus europae us, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Tawny or Brown Owl - Syrn ium alu co, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Tawny or Brown Owl - Syrn ium alu co, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Long-Eared Owl - As io o tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Long-Eared Owl - As io o tus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Barn-Owl - Strix flam mea, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Barn-Owl - Strix flam mea, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Hen-Harrier - Cir cus cyan eus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Hen-Harrier - Cir cus cyan eus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

White-Tailed or Sea-Eagle - Halia etus albicil la, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
White-Tailed or Sea-Eagle - Halia etus albicil la, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Kite - Mil vus icti nus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Kite - Mil vus icti nus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Sparrow-Hawk - Accip iter ni sus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Sparrow-Hawk - Accip iter ni sus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Peregrine Falcon - Fal co peregri nus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Peregrine Falcon - Fal co peregri nus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Kestrel - fal co tinnun culus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Kestrel - fal co tinnun culus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Sheld-Duck or Sheldrake - Tador na cornu ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Sheld-Duck or Sheldrake - Tador na cornu ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Heron - Ar dea cine rea, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Heron - Ar dea cine rea, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

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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.