Jynx Collection

Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla
FLO4597688 Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New

Masaks of Fawns and Bacchante, Thyrsuses, one with a top of ivy leaves the other with a pine cone, Amphorae, Tambourin
5200780 Masaks of Fawns and Bacchante, Thyrsuses, one with a top of ivy leaves the other with a pine cone, Amphorae, Tambourin, Cymbals, Rhytons or drinking horns, Patera, the Jynx

Hoopoe, Upupa epops, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire

Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla (Junx torquilla). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

Guinea turaco, Tauraco persa, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Varin from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire

Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) portrait. Uto, Finland. April

Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

European green woodpecker, Picus viridis, and Eurasian Wryneck, Jynx torquilla.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Wryneck, Jynx torquilla.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Picture No. 10883880
Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) Date:

Wryneck, Staverton Park 1945

Eurasian Wryneck on lichen covered rock wall

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

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Jynx: A Fascinating Bird in Mythology and Nature" Step into the mystical world of ancient rituals, where the masaks of fawns and bacchante dance to the rhythmic beats of thyrsuses adorned with ivy leaves and pine cones. Amphorae overflow with libations, while tambourins, cymbals, and rhytons echo through the air. Patera is raised high as devotees celebrate Bacchanalian processions. Amidst this enchanting scene emerges a captivating figure - the Jynx. This bird, introduced in these lively festivities, holds a special place in mythology. Its presence symbolizes luck and fortune for those who witness its graceful flight. The hoopoe (Upupa epops) and Eurasian wryneck (Jynx torquilla) are among its avian counterparts that share similar traits. The guinea turaco (Tauraco persa) also joins this illustrious group as they grace nature's canvas with their vibrant plumage. In Uto, Finland, during April's embrace, an exquisite portrait captures the essence of the Eurasian wryneck (Jynx torquilla). Its delicate features tell tales of resilience amidst changing seasons. As we delve deeper into nature's realm, we encounter another fascinating creature -the European green woodpecker (Picus viridis). Though distinct from our beloved Jynx species, it too showcases nature's wonders through its striking appearance. Staverton Park 1945 presents us with a snapshot frozen in time - a moment shared between humans and wildlife. Here stands the wryneck (Jynx torquilla), reminding us of our interconnectedness with all living beings. Perched upon lichen-covered rock walls or hidden within lush landscapes lies yet another glimpse at this enigmatic creature – Jynx torquilla or the northern wryneck.