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Anser Collection

"Anser: A Celestial Connection and a Fascinating Species" The constellations Cygnus and Lyra have long captivated stargazers with their ethereal beauty

Background imageAnser Collection: Anser brachyrhynchus, pink-footed goose

Anser brachyrhynchus, pink-footed goose
Watercolour and ink by John Gould (c. 1865). An example of a prelliminary work by Gould in preparation for an illustration which would be published in one of his books

Background imageAnser Collection: Cygnus and Lyra constellations

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Background imageAnser Collection: Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula and Anser

Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula and Anser. Astronomical chart showing a swan, a lyre, a lizard, and a fox killing a goose forming the constellations. Date 1825

Background imageAnser Collection: RF- Small group of Pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dawn, The Wash Estuary

RF- Small group of Pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dawn, The Wash Estuary, Norfolk, England, UK, October 2011

Background imageAnser Collection: Flock of Pink footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dusk, Norfolk, England, UK, October

Flock of Pink footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dusk, Norfolk, England, UK, October

Background imageAnser Collection: White-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) and Taiga bean goose (Anser fabalis rossicus)

White-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) and Taiga bean goose (Anser fabalis rossicus) flocks in flight and on water. Latvia. April

Background imageAnser Collection: Group of Swan geese (Anser cygnoides) on grassland, Inner Mongolia, China

Group of Swan geese (Anser cygnoides) on grassland, Inner Mongolia, China

Background imageAnser Collection: Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) flock flying in mist, Cromarty Firth, Highlands

Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) flock flying in mist, Cromarty Firth, Highlands, Scotland, UK April

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag geese (Anser anser) fighting, Antwerpen, Belgium, March

Greylag geese (Anser anser) fighting, Antwerpen, Belgium, March

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag goose (Anser anser) taking flight from lake. Southern Norway. March

Greylag goose (Anser anser) taking flight from lake. Southern Norway. March

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag geese (Anser anser). Cley, Norfolk, UK, March. Digital composite

Greylag geese (Anser anser). Cley, Norfolk, UK, March. Digital composite

Background imageAnser Collection: Graylag gosling (Anser anser) resting under parent's wing, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer

Graylag gosling (Anser anser) resting under parent's wing, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary

Background imageAnser Collection: Graylag gosling (Anser anser) with parent, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer

Graylag gosling (Anser anser) with parent, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. April

Background imageAnser Collection: Bar-headed goose - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Bar-headed goose - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Background imageAnser Collection: Graylag goose flapping wings - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher

Graylag goose flapping wings - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Background imageAnser Collection: Graylag gosling (Anser anser) resting under parent's wing, Pusztaszer, Kiskunsagi National Park

Graylag gosling (Anser anser) resting under parent's wing, Pusztaszer, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary

Background imageAnser Collection: Pinkfooted goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) on burnt heather moorland, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders

Pinkfooted goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) on burnt heather moorland, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK. October

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag goose (Anser anser) drinking water from puddle close-up, Apollo Bay, Victoria

Greylag goose (Anser anser) drinking water from puddle close-up, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia

Background imageAnser Collection: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)

Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016766 Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds)

Background imageAnser Collection: Guinea fowls

Guinea fowls, helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris. Property of J. W. Ludlow. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageAnser Collection: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)

Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016771 Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds)

Background imageAnser Collection: Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire (engraving)

Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire (engraving)
1611957 Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire)

Background imageAnser Collection: L Oie sauvage, Anas anser, A segetum (engraving)

L Oie sauvage, Anas anser, A segetum (engraving)
3645322 L Oie sauvage, Anas anser, A segetum (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Oie sauvage, Anas anser, A segetum)

Background imageAnser Collection: Pink footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) flock taking flight, near Udale Bay, Black Isle

Pink footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) flock taking flight, near Udale Bay, Black Isle, Scotland, UK, October

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag goose (Anser anser) landing with its wings and head raised to chase off another

Greylag goose (Anser anser) landing with its wings and head raised to chase off another from its territory in a marshland pool, Gloucestershire, UK, January

Background imageAnser Collection: GEESE IN FRANCE

GEESE IN FRANCE
Geese in a French farmyard. (Anser domesticus) Date: 1902

Background imageAnser Collection: Bar headed geese (Anser indicus), four in flight, one calling. Coming in to land at breeding site

Bar headed geese (Anser indicus), four in flight, one calling. Coming in to land at breeding site, Qinghai Lake, Qinghai Province, China

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag goose pair (Anser anser) in flight over flooded pastureland with many grazing wildfowl

Greylag goose pair (Anser anser) in flight over flooded pastureland with many grazing wildfowl, Gloucestershire, UK, September

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag goose (Anser anser) flying, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

Greylag goose (Anser anser) flying, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April

Background imageAnser Collection: Graylag gosling (Anser anser) resting under parents wing, Pusztaszer, Hungary

Graylag gosling (Anser anser) resting under parents wing, Pusztaszer, Hungary

Background imageAnser Collection: Picture No. 12009574

Picture No. 12009574
Graylag / Greylag Goose - adult bird standing on ice - Iceland Date:

Background imageAnser Collection: Picture No. 12009573

Picture No. 12009573
Graylag / Greylag Goose - adult bird standing on ice - Iceland Date:

Background imageAnser Collection: Picture No. 12009572

Picture No. 12009572
Graylag / Greylag Goose - adult bird drinking - Iceland Date:

Background imageAnser Collection: Picture No. 12009571

Picture No. 12009571
Graylag / Greylag Goose - adult bird landing - Germany Date:

Background imageAnser Collection: Picture No. 12009570

Picture No. 12009570
Graylag / Greylag Goose - adult bird landing - Germany Date:

Background imageAnser Collection: Picture No. 12009569

Picture No. 12009569
Graylag / Greylag Goose - adult bird landing - Germany Date:

Background imageAnser Collection: Picture No. 12009568

Picture No. 12009568
Graylag / Greylag Goose - adult bird landing - Germany Date:

Background imageAnser Collection: Picture No. 12009567

Picture No. 12009567
Graylag / Greylag Goose - adult bird landing - Germany Date:

Background imageAnser Collection: Picture No. 12009566

Picture No. 12009566
Graylag / Greylag Goose - adult bird in flight - Germany Date:

Background imageAnser Collection: Picture No. 12009565

Picture No. 12009565
Graylag / Greylag Goose - adult bird standing in shallow water - Germany Date:

Background imageAnser Collection: White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) flying, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) flying, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Background imageAnser Collection: Lake in Early Morning Mist with Greylag Geese (Anser anser) in Springtime, Hesse, Germany

Lake in Early Morning Mist with Greylag Geese (Anser anser) in Springtime, Hesse, Germany

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag Goose (Anser anser) in flight against a blue sky, Texel, Noord-Holland

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) in flight against a blue sky, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag Goose (Anser anser) stading in the water, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) stading in the water, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Balgzandpolder

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag Goose (Anser anser) taking flight, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) taking flight, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag Goose (Anser anser) goslings, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) goslings, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag Goose (Anser anser) on lake, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) on lake, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Background imageAnser Collection: Greylag Goose (Anser anser) parent with gosling, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) parent with gosling, Kassel, Hessen, Germany



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"Anser: A Celestial Connection and a Fascinating Species" The constellations Cygnus and Lyra have long captivated stargazers with their ethereal beauty. But did you know that the name "Anser" has its roots in these celestial wonders? Anser, derived from Latin, translates to "goose, " symbolizing the graceful flight patterns observed in these avian creatures. Among the various species associated with Anser, one stands out – the pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus). Picture a small group of these magnificent birds soaring through the sky at dawn over The Wash Estuary. Their synchronized movements create an awe-inspiring spectacle against the backdrop of a waking world. As daylight fades into dusk, another breathtaking sight awaits in Norfolk, England. A flock of pink-footed geese takes flight, painting the evening sky with their silhouettes. October brings them here as part of their annual migration journey. But Anser encompasses more than just this captivating species; it embraces others like white-fronted geese and Taiga bean geese too. These remarkable birds can be found coexisting harmoniously on grasslands or wetlands across different parts of our planet. Venturing further east to Inner Mongolia, China reveals yet another facet of Anser's diversity. Here we encounter Swan geese gracefully grazing on vast expanses of grassland—a testament to nature's grandeur. In Cromarty Firth within Scotland's Highlands lies a mystical scene where pink-footed geese take flight amidst swirling mist. This enchanting moment evokes both mystery and wonder as they navigate through ethereal realms unseen by human eyes. Not all encounters are serene though; sometimes nature showcases its raw power and intensity. Greylag geese engage in fierce battles for dominance in Antwerpen, Belgium during March—an extraordinary display that reminds us of nature's unyielding spirit.