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Jackdaw Collection (page 2)

The jackdaw, scientifically known as Corvus monedula, has been a subject of fascination for centuries

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Sing A Song O Sixpence (colour litho)

Sing A Song O Sixpence (colour litho)
3630469 Sing A Song O Sixpence (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sing A Song O Sixpence)

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Eggs

Eggs
LLM339522 Eggs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggs. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jackdaw

Jackdaw
LLM339498 Jackdaw by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jackdaw. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Letter J (colour litho)

Letter J (colour litho)
6032869 Letter J (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter J. Victorian scrap, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Passeres, Crows (colour litho)

Passeres, Crows (colour litho)
6016761 Passeres, Crows (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Crows)

Background imageJackdaw Collection: The Jackdaws Wickedness (colour litho)

The Jackdaws Wickedness (colour litho)
5200470 The Jackdaws Wickedness (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jackdaws Wickedness)

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Tempus Fugit

Tempus Fugit
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

Background imageJackdaw Collection: RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM

RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM Author, best known for his Ingoldsby Legends which include the Jackdaw of Reims, The Spectre of Tappington and other fanciful tales. Date: 1788 - 1845

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Red deer (Cervus elaphus) hind with two Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) on her back, Richmond Park

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) hind with two Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) on her back, Richmond Park, London, England, UK, October

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Western Jackdaw - Corvus monedula

Western Jackdaw - Corvus monedula
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of a Western Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) sometimes known as the Eurasian Jackdaw, European Jackdaw or simply Jackdaw, is a passerine bird in the crow family

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Crow bird

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

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Ravens, lithograph, published in 1882

Ravens, lithograph, published in 1882
Ravens: 1) Western jackdaw (Corvus monedula), 2) Rook (Corvus frugilegus), 3) Carrion crow (Corvus corone), 4) Magpie (Pica pica), 5) Common raven (Corvus corax)

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Chough bird

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

Background imageJackdaw Collection: The Jackdaws of Chartres, 1917. Artist: George Marples

The Jackdaws of Chartres, 1917. Artist: George Marples
The Jackdaws of Chartres, 1917. Etching held in the National Gallery of Art, Washington. From The Studio Volume 86. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

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

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]

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Picture No. 12009578

Picture No. 12009578
Jackdaw - adult on a roof - Germany Date:

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Picture No. 12009577

Picture No. 12009577
Jackdaw - pair using a chimney for nesting - Germany Date:

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Picture No. 12009576

Picture No. 12009576
Jackdaw - bird using a chimney for nesting - Germany Date:

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Picture No. 12009378

Picture No. 12009378
Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), feeding on ticks and other invertebrates on red deer stag, Cervus elaphus, England, UK Date:

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Portrait man predatory birds eagle song-birds

Portrait man predatory birds eagle song-birds
Portrait of a man, predatory birds: eagle, song-birds: jackdaw, plucked fowl, Napoleon I Bonaparte (Emperor of the French), Nicolas Lagneau, 1550 - 1620, paper, chalk, h 344 mm × w 224 mm

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jackdaw, Corvus monedula ssp soemmerringii, Cyprus

Jackdaw, Corvus monedula ssp soemmerringii, Cyprus

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Eurasian Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Eurasian Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Texel

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Variety of birds eggs

Variety of birds eggs
1- swallow, 2- cuckoo, 3- rook, 4- crow, 5- jackdaw, 6- jay, 7- sparrowhawk, 8- kestrel, 9- ringed plover, 10- snipe, 11- black tern, 12- common tern. Date: 1894

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Crows, ravens, rooks or jackdaws nest with eggs

Crows, ravens, rooks or jackdaws nest with eggs
Illustration of a crows, ravens, rooks or jackdaws nest with eggs

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), perching on a rock, side view

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), perching on a rock, side view

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Barn Owl Tyto alba hunting over grazing marshes Cley North Norfolk summer

Barn Owl Tyto alba hunting over grazing marshes Cley North Norfolk summer

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jackdaw Corvus monedula plucking fur from road casualty hare to line nest Norfolk spring

Jackdaw Corvus monedula plucking fur from road casualty hare to line nest Norfolk spring

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jackdaws Corvus monedula collecting fur from dead hare to line nest Norfolk spring

Jackdaws Corvus monedula collecting fur from dead hare to line nest Norfolk spring

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jackdaw Corvus monedula Norfolk winter

Jackdaw Corvus monedula Norfolk winter

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jackdaws Corvus monedula squabbling Norfolk November

Jackdaws Corvus monedula squabbling Norfolk November

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Rooks Corvus frugilegus arriving at roost at Buckenham in Yare Valley Norfolk winter

Rooks Corvus frugilegus arriving at roost at Buckenham in Yare Valley Norfolk winter

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Rooks Corvus frugilegus and Jackdaws Corvus monedula arriving at roost at Buckenham

Rooks Corvus frugilegus and Jackdaws Corvus monedula arriving at roost at Buckenham in the Yare Valley Norfolk winter

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Crows mainly Rooks and Jackdaws arriving at roost Buckenham in Yare Valley Norfolk winter

Crows mainly Rooks and Jackdaws arriving at roost Buckenham in Yare Valley Norfolk winter

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), black bird standing on edge of brick wall feeding on mealworms, side view

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), black bird standing on edge of brick wall feeding on mealworms, side view

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Picture No. 11981420

Picture No. 11981420
Western Jackdaw pair with stones on beak Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Date:

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Picture No. 11981417

Picture No. 11981417
Western Jackdaw perched on roof Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Date:

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Richard Harris Barham

Richard Harris Barham
RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM (1788 - 1845) Author, best known for his Ingoldsby Legends which include the Jackdaw of Reims, The Spectre of Tappington and other fanciful tales. Date: circa 1820

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Raven, jackdaw and magpie

Raven, jackdaw and magpie.. Handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jackdaw, Corvus monedula, with worm

Jackdaw, Corvus monedula, with worm.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Foxhunting - The Jackdaw Inn - Formerly the Red Lion Hotel

Foxhunting - The Jackdaw Inn - Formerly the Red Lion Hotel, Denton, Canterbury, near Folkestone, Kent, England. Showing Foxhounds, Horses and Carriages Date: 1910s

Background imageJackdaw Collection: The Jackdaw of Rheims scene in Brighter London

The Jackdaw of Rheims scene in Brighter London at the London Hippodrome, 1923 Date: 1923

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Ruth French in Brighter London at the London Hippodrome

Ruth French in Brighter London at the London Hippodrome, 1923 Date: 1923

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), adult

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), adult

Background imageJackdaw Collection: A Jackdaw

A Jackdaw; Unknown; Therouanne ?, France (formerly Flanders), Europe; fourth quarter of 13th century (after 1277); Tempera colors, pen and ink, gold leaf

Background imageJackdaw Collection: BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Jackdaw. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Jackdaw. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

Background imageJackdaw Collection: ROSCOE CONKLING (1829-1888). American lawyer and politician. Borrowed Plumes - Mr

ROSCOE CONKLING (1829-1888). American lawyer and politician. Borrowed Plumes - Mr. Jackdaw Conkling. Eagle - Perhaps you would like to pluck me

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Jacks Lady Friend. A tame jackdaw at The Karsino, Taggs Island in the River

Jacks Lady Friend. A tame jackdaw at The Karsino, Taggs Island in the River Thames in England, makes friends with her fair admirer. 10 September 1923

Background imageJackdaw Collection: Derelict croft often used by nesting choughs or Jackdaws on the Isle of Islay Scotland

Derelict croft often used by nesting choughs or Jackdaws on the Isle of Islay Scotland



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The jackdaw, scientifically known as Corvus monedula, has been a subject of fascination for centuries. Dating back to the mid-19th century (c1850), this intelligent bird has captured the attention of many. One notable mention is "The Jackdaw of Rheims, " a famous poem written in 1856. This tale revolves around a mischievous jackdaw who steals the Cardinal's ring and faces unexpected consequences. It highlights the cunning nature of these birds and their ability to cause mischief. In J. M Barrie's Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, there is a chapter titled "Talking to the Crow. " Here, we see how even fictional characters recognize the intelligence and communicative abilities of jackdaws and are known for their resilience during harsh winters. In frosty conditions, they can be seen braving the cold with their sleek black feathers contrasting against white landscapes. Their presence extends beyond literature and into real life as well. In Norfolk, England, you may spot a majestic jackdaw named Corvis monedula gracefully perched on tree branches or rooftops. These birds have also made appearances in various artworks throughout history. One such example is an exquisite chromolitho from Little Aesop's Fables that showcases the beauty of these creatures. From Cornwall to Bedfordshire in the UK, young they can be found playfully perching on branches or chimney pots. Their playful antics bring joy to those fortunate enough to witness them firsthand. Even amidst snowy landscapes like Salthouse in Norfolk during December, these resilient birds continue to thrive. The sight of a snow-covered jackdaw reminds us of their adaptability and survival instincts. Interestingly enough, it seems that not only humans find comfort in these feathered friends but other animals too. A Jack Russell dog mothers baby jackdaws - an unlikely bond formed between two species showing compassion knows no boundaries.