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"Discover the Diverse and Beautiful World of British Birds" From the agile Riparia riparia, commonly known as the Sand Martin

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle
LLM338681 Golden Eagle by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden Eagle. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Black Redstart

Black Redstart
LLM338663 Black Redstart by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Redstart. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Goldcrest (bottom) and Firecrest (top)

Goldcrest (bottom) and Firecrest (top)
LLM338657 Goldcrest (bottom) and Firecrest (top) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldcrest (bottom) and Firecrest (top)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Great grey Shrike

Great grey Shrike
LLM338656 Great grey Shrike by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great grey Shrike. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Raven

Raven
LLM338646 Raven by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raven. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Lapwing

Lapwing
LLM338737 Lapwing by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lapwing. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Ruff

Ruff
LLM338723 Ruff by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruff. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Oyster Catcher

Oyster Catcher
LLM338718 Oyster Catcher by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster Catcher. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Pratincole

Pratincole
LLM338716 Pratincole by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pratincole. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Common Buzzard

Common Buzzard
LLM338682 Common Buzzard by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Buzzard. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Hen Harrier

Hen Harrier
LLM338678 Hen Harrier by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hen Harrier. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Cuckoo

Cuckoo
LLM338669 Cuckoo by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuckoo. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Whitethroat (bottom) and Lesser Whitethroat (top)

Whitethroat (bottom) and Lesser Whitethroat (top)
LLM338661 Whitethroat (bottom) and Lesser Whitethroat (top) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitethroat (bottom) and Lesser Whitethroat (top)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Nuthatch

Nuthatch
LLM338654 Nuthatch by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuthatch. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Goldfinch

Goldfinch
LLM338648 Goldfinch by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldfinch. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Golden Oriole

Golden Oriole
LLM338641 Golden Oriole by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden Oriole. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: A selection of British Birds eggs from Victorian collection

A selection of British Birds eggs from Victorian collection

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Bird British Birds Blue Tit Great Tit Cuckoo

Bird British Birds Blue Tit Great Tit Cuckoo
Editorial British birds. Top, left to right: Blue Tit, Great Tit, Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, Pheasant, Kingfisher, Goldfinch, Skylark, Wren, Barn Owl, Pied Wagtail

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Strix aluco, tawny owl

Strix aluco, tawny owl
Plate 68 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 2 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Group of British Birds

Group of British Birds

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Parus ater, coal tit, Parus major, great tit

Parus ater, coal tit, Parus major, great tit
Plate 25 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Bombycilla garrulus, Bohemian waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus, Bohemian waxwing
Plate 34 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Saxicola rubetra, whinchat, Saxicola torquata, common stonec

Saxicola rubetra, whinchat, Saxicola torquata, common stonec
Plate 7 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Passer montanus, tree sparrow, Pyrrhula pyrrhula, Eurasian b

Passer montanus, tree sparrow, Pyrrhula pyrrhula, Eurasian b
Plate 40 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Turdus pilaris, fieldfare, Turdus iliacus, redwing

Turdus pilaris, fieldfare, Turdus iliacus, redwing
Plate 2 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Lanius minor, lesser grey shrike, Lanius senator, woodchat s

Lanius minor, lesser grey shrike, Lanius senator, woodchat s
Plate 32 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Turdus torquatus, ring ouzel, Turdus merula, blackbird

Turdus torquatus, ring ouzel, Turdus merula, blackbird
Plate 4 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Arenaria interpres, Pluvialis apricaria, Pluvialis squatarol

Arenaria interpres, Pluvialis apricaria, Pluvialis squatarol
Plate 139 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 3 (1926)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Sylvia borin, garden warbler, Luscinia svecica, bluethroat

Sylvia borin, garden warbler, Luscinia svecica, bluethroat
Plate 10 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Alcedo atthis, common kingfisher

Alcedo atthis, common kingfisher
Plate 61 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 2 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Sylvia atricapilla, blackcap, Luscinia megarhynchos, common

Sylvia atricapilla, blackcap, Luscinia megarhynchos, common
Plate 11 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Background imageBritish Birds Collection: Accipiter nisus, Eurasian sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus, Eurasian sparrowhawk
Plate 81 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 2 (1925)



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"Discover the Diverse and Beautiful World of British Birds" From the agile Riparia riparia, commonly known as the Sand Martin, to the elegant Hirundo rustica or Barn Swallow, and the swift Delichon urbica or House Martin, British skies are adorned with a variety of avian wonders. In woodlands and gardens alike, you can spot charming Parus palustris (Marsh Tit), P. major (Great Tit), P. Ater (Coal Tit), P. Cristatus (Crested Tit), and P. Caeruleu (Blue Tit) flitting from branch to branch in search of food. For those lucky enough to witness it soaring above mountainous landscapes, the majestic Aquila chrysaetus or Golden Eagle is truly a sight to behold. The vibrant Phoenicurus phoenicurus (Common Redstart), P. Ochruros (Black Redstart), and Luscinia megarhynchos (Nightingale) bring melodious songs that fill forests with enchantment. Rarely seen but highly distinctive is Jynx torquilla or Wryneck with its peculiar habit of twisting its neck like a snake while foraging for insects on tree trunks. Meanwhile, Dendrocopos major or Great Spotted Woodpecker drums out its rhythmic beats throughout woodland areas. With their graceful flight patterns and striking appearance, Milvus milvus or Red Kites grace our skies like living works of art. Even historical records such as A Crested Lark from "British Birds" in 1915-18 remind us of the rich ornithological heritage found within these lands. Wetland habitats offer refuge to incredible species such as Black-tailed Godwits displaying their long bills probing through muddy shores; Avocets elegantly wading through shallow waters; Glossy Ibises showcasing their iridescent plumage.