Water Bird Collection

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, With my crossbow I shot the Albatross. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet

Two Northern Gannets -Morus bassanus- touching beaks to greet each other, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

The Wild Swans (The Twelve Brothers Turned Into Swans), 1928. Re re-telling of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale

Red mullets and ducks, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Snow goose (Chen caerulescens) flock in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Picture No. 12009584
Mandarin Duck - pair - Germany Date:

Coot Fulica atra Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk March

Leda and the Swan, 1770. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Leda and the Swan, 1770

Smew Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Little pied cormorants (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis-, Tyrol, Austria

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis-, male

Altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln, 1490 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln, 1490/1500

Eurasian Teal - Anas crecca
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of a Eurasian Teal Common Teal (Anas crecca), a common and widespread duck which breeds in temperate Eurasia and migrates south in winter

Gadwall (Anas strepera) male standing on a frozen pond in the winter, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Grey heron, 19th century C013 / 6291
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea). Plate 3 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

Male pintail (Anas acuta). This duck is widespread throughout northern Europe and Asia and North America. It inhabits wetland areas and feeds on plant material extracted from the lake bottom

Narrowboats moored on the Kennet and Avon Canal at sunset, Kintbury, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ezelpoort (Donkeys Gate), fortified gate, Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium, Europe

Pintail Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

The Wild Duck
Antique illustration of The Wild Duck

Mute Swan -Cygnus olor- swimming with two cygnets on Wichelsee lake, Sarnen, Switzerland, Europe

Common kingfisher C015 / 6384
Common kingfisher. Female common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a branch. This colourful bird is found throughout Eurasia and northern Africa. It eats fish, aquatic insects and crustaceans

Lancaster Canal, UK
Lancaster Canal. This section is near Carnforth, Lancashire, England. The banks and towpath are overgrown with bushes, trees, flowers, grasses and other plants

The Thames At Hampton Court, 1874. Creator: Alfred Sisley
The Thames At Hampton Court, 1874. The view on a tranquil day, with sailboats and swans floating on the water

Views of Amsterdam. Plate 3. De Meulende Blaeu brugh, 1663-1690. Creator: Abraham Blooteling
Views of Amsterdam. Plate 3. De Meulende Blaeu brugh, 1663-1690. Depicting the windmill near the Blauwbrug in Amsterdam

The Willow, 1850. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Willow, 1850

The Seal of the National Shakspeare Committee, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Seal of the National Shakspeare Committee, 1864. Commemoration of the Tercentenary of Shakespeare's birth. We have engraved the design of the official seal of the National Shakspeare

"Dead Swan and Peacock", by the late W. Duffield, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"Dead Swan and Peacock", by the late W. Duffield, 1864. Engraving of a painting. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

Exhibits of the West Siberian Imperial Russian Geographical Society; Birds of swamps and lakes, 1911 Creator: A. A
Exhibits of the West Siberian Imperial Russian Geographical Society - Birds of swamps and lakes, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry

A Gentoo penguin, Pygoscelis Papua, walking to the beach. Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Gentoo penguins, Pygoscelis Papua, coming ashore. Pebble Island, Falkland Islands

Gentoo penguin, Pygoscelis Papua, coming ashore. Pebble Island, Falkland Islands

Portrait of a Cocoi heron, Ardea Cocoi. Rio Claro, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

A common goldeneye, Bucephala clangula, Kuhmo, Finland

Portrait of a Yellow-billed stork, Mycteria ibis, wading through water plants on lake. Kenya, Africa

A great white pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus, on a tree top. Khwai Concession, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Picture No. 12478752
Common Teal - drake in breeding plumage - Germany Date:

Coot water migratory bird
Coots are small water birds that are members of the Rallidae (rail) family. They constitute the genus Fulica. Coots have predominantly black plumage, often swimming in open water

Natural History, Birds, Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)
Vintage engraving of a Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica), also known as the common puffin, is a species of seabird in the auk family

Birds eggs, Dipper, Warbler, Thrush, Spoonbill, Ptarmigan, Falcon, Curlew, Crow
Vintage engraving of Birds eggs, Dipper, Garden Warbler, Missel Thrush, Spoonbill, Ptarmigan, Peregrine Falcon, Curlew, Hooded Crow, Coot

Birds eggs, Crow, Swallow, Hawk, Blue tit, Blackcap, Partridge, Duck
Vintage engraving of Birds eggs, Carrion Crow, Swallow, Hawk, Blue tit, Blackcap, Partridge, Wild Duck, Cuckoo, Pheasant

Emperor penguin chicks on parents feet - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Emperor penguin chicks in procession - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Emperor penguin chick and colony - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Emperor penguin parents with chicks - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Emperor penguin stretching with chick - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Grey heron on termite mound in sunshine

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"Captivating Water Birds: A Glimpse into their Enigmatic World" From the haunting tales of the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " where an albatross met a tragic fate, to the heartwarming sight of two Northern Gannets gracefully touching beaks in greeting, water birds have always held a special place in our imagination. In Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, these majestic Morus bassanus create a mesmerizing spectacle as they engage in their unique ritual. Just like the vibrant Roman mosaic depicting red mullets and ducks together, these birds remind us of nature's harmonious symphony. The enchanting painting "The Wild Swans (The Twelve Brothers Turned Into Swans)" transports us to a world where transformation and resilience intertwine. Similarly, witnessing a flock of snow geese soaring through Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge fills our hearts with awe for their collective grace. As we delve deeper into history, an unknown artist's altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville reveals Saint Hugh of Lincoln surrounded by ethereal beauty. These intricate details capture not only his devotion but also the delicate presence of waterfowl nearby. Nature's wonders continue to unfold at Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk in March when Coot Fulica atra graces us with its elegant presence. The narrowboats moored on Kennet and Avon Canal at sunset offer solace amidst this picturesque scene—a moment frozen in time. Inspired by Salomon Gessner's masterpiece "Leda and the Swan, " we are reminded that even within mythology lies an appreciation for water birds' allure. Their elegance is further exemplified by Smew Duck Waterfowl bird and Pintail Duck Waterfowl bird—symbols of tranquility floating upon serene waters. Water birds embody both mystery and serenity; they captivate our senses and remind us of the delicate balance between humanity and nature.