Mottled Collection (#9)

LS Plate 13 from the John Reeves Collection
Large Series plate 13, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

LS Plate 189 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Columba torringtoni, Sri Lanka woodpigeon
Plate 83, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

LS Plate 139 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Falco subbuteo, hobby, Terpsiphone sp. Paradise-flycatcher
Large Series plate 3, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Scytalopus magellanicus, Magellanic tapaculo
Ff. 163. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Motacilla magellanica and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Phalaropus fulicarius, grey phalarope
Plate 81 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Jynx torquilla, northern wryneck
Plate 76 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Turnix sp. Buttonquail
Plate 85, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

LS Plate 7 from the John Reeves Collection
Large Series plate 7, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Proteus illustration
Plate X11 from Observations de Zoologie et d Anatomie Comparee (1811) Vol 1, by Humboldt & Bonpland. Entitled Proteus, seu larva salamandrae, Mexicanis axolotl

Nettapus coromandelianus, cotton teal

Plate 85 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Tringa erythropus, spotted redshank
Plate 55 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Syrrhaptes paradoxus, Pallass sandgrouse
Plate 11 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Plate 77 of the Reeves Collection (Zoology)
LS Plate 77 of the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China, 1774-1856

Pycnonotus zeylanicus, straw-headed bulbul
Plate 53, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Plate 141 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

LS Plate 194 A-D from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Limicola falcinellus, broad-billed sandpiper
Plate 75 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anas poecilorhyncha, spot-billed duck
Plate 96, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Leptocoma zeylonica, purple-rumped sunbird
Plate 57, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Limosa lapponica, bar-tailed godwit
Plate 51 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Accipiter badius, shikra
Plate 2, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Pterodroma inexpectata, mottled petrel
Ff. 97. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Procellaria haesitata made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

LS Plate 180 from the John Reeves Collection

Galloperdix bicalcarata, Ceylon spurfowl
Plate 87, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Charadrias morinellus, Eurasian dotterel
Plate 43 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Fungi in the Wildlife Garden
Close-up of fungus growing in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photograph taken by Derek Adams, March 2003

Pezoporus occidentalis, night parrot
Plate 66 from John Goulds The Birds of Australia (1840-48). Supplementary volume. Hand coloured lithograph

Ketupa flavipes, tawny fish owl
Plate 30, a watercolour by Rajman Singh, from Brian Houghton Hodgsons collection of birds and mammals of Nepal

Conus marmoreus, cone shell
A pair of cone shells (Conus marmoreus). This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific and is a venomous carnivore

Trochus niloticus, top shell
A pair of top shells (Trochus niloticus). Top shells are herbivorous marine gastropods, they occur throughout the Indo-Pacific

Lambis lambis, common spider conch
A pair of common spider conch (Lambis lambis). This heavilly ornamented gastropod, has large shell projections, it originates from the Western Indo-Pacific

Saxicola rubetra, whinchat
Plate 170 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Cuculus canorus, common cuckoo, Anthus pratensis, meadow pip

Erinnyis alope subspecies dispersa, alope sphinx moth
Photograph of a mounted specimen of a alope sphinx moth, which occurs on the Galapagos Islands

Actitis hypoleucos, common sandpiper
Plate 187 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Various bird eggs from western Asia
Various common Indian birds eggs from the Hume Collection. Specimens housed at Natural History Museum at Tring

Hydrobates pleagicus, European storm petrel
Plate 197 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Certhia familiaris, Eurasian treecreeper
Plate 145 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Sypheotides indicus, lesser florikin
Plate 57 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 7, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Lophura leucomelana, kalij pheasant
A watercolour by Lady Mary Bentinck (c. 1833)

Chrysococcyx lucidus, shining bronze cuckoo
Ff. 57. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Cuculus nitens lucidus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Arborophila torqueola, common hill partridge
A watercolour by Lady Mary Bentinck (c. 1833)

Phodilus badius, Oriental bay owl
Plate 14 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 1, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Odax acroptilus, rainbow cale
Plate 35 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. This medium-sized, weed-dwelling marine fish can be found along the coastline of the south-west Pacific

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"Mottled: A Tapestry of Nature's Colors" In the dense forests of New Zealand, a Strigops habroptilus, commonly known as the kakapo, displays its mottled plumage. With intricate patterns blending shades of green and brown, it effortlessly camouflages itself among the foliage. On a branch high above, a Red kite (Milvus milvus) perches gracefully. Its feathers are adorned with an enchanting mix of reds and browns, creating a stunning mottled effect that catches the eye. Not far away, a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) stands tall on another branch. Its sleek body showcases an exquisite blend of dark and light hues - nature's own masterpiece in mottling. Down by the shimmering waters stand lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor), their delicate pink plumage speckled with patches of white. The subtle mottling adds depth to their already captivating appearance. Venturing into the depths below sea level lies an epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum). Its skin is beautifully patterned with spots and blotches in varying shades - an underwater marvel in natural mottling. Moving towards freshwater habitats, we encounter lampreys - Sea Lamprey, Lampern, and Silver Lamprey. These ancient creatures boast bodies covered in scales displaying mesmerizing patterns resembling delicate brushstrokes across their skin. Flipping through pages filled with avian wonders brings us to page 78 where an Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper) captures our attention. The artist skillfully portrays its elegant form using watercolors that create soft gradients and gentle mottling effects. Perched behind a cactus hides the Gila Monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum), showcasing its unique textured skin marked by irregular patches arranged like puzzle pieces. Its mottled appearance serves as a natural defense against predators.