Pecks Collection

Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) male perched on tree trunk, trees covered in hoar frost. Kuusamo, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. February

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius), male drumming, long exposure, New York, USA, April

Blackbird (Turdus merula) male eating winfall apples in snow, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. December

Female Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius), pecking at tree trunk, Finland. September

A lady feeds her pet birds, some inside an elaborate aviary, so roaming free... She is using her skirt as a holder for her birdseed! Date: circa 1820s

He Stole Three Pecks of Barley-Meal (engraving)
3655968 He Stole Three Pecks of Barley-Meal (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: He Stole Three Pecks of Barley-Meal)

Cockerel and Hen by Maruyama Okyo (1733-1795). Date: circa 1770s

Ludgate Hill, London, in Victorian timeswith lots of people

Fable sheep crow crow sits back pecks beak sheepskin
Fable of the sheep and the crow, A crow sits on the back of a sheep and pecks with its beak in the sheepskin. The fable describes how the hungry crow feeds on the blood of the sheep

Carib Grackle (Quiscalus lugubris) adult, pecking at small stone on wet surface, Grenada

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) adult with chick, begging for food, pecking at beak spot, Saltee Islands, Ireland, july

Robin Pecking
A robin pecks for food in the snow

Gwydir Castle, Peacock & Gardener
Gwydir Castle - a peacock has a peck at a tray of seeds while the oblivious gardener (possibly having forty winks!) has a seat in the sun a little furher along the gravel path

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"Nature's Percussionists: From the Black Woodpecker to the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker" Witness the rhythmic symphony of nature as a male Black Woodpecker perches on a frost-covered tree trunk, showcasing its striking black plumage against the glistening hoar frost. In New York, USA, April brings us another percussionist - a male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker drumming with such intensity that even a long exposure photograph captures his vibrant energy. Venturing further north to Finland in September, we observe a female Black Woodpecker diligently pecking at a tree trunk, her actions both purposeful and determined. Meanwhile, in domestic bliss, an affectionate lady feeds her pet birds with tender care and love. Intriguingly titled "He Stole Three Pecks of Barley-Meal, " an engraving takes us back in time where mischievous acts were captured artistically. Maruyama Okyo's masterpiece "Cockerel and Hen" showcases their harmonious coexistence amidst lush surroundings. Transporting ourselves to Victorian London on Ludgate Hill reveals bustling crowds immersed in daily life while sheep gather around for sustenance. A fable unfolds before our eyes as a clever crow sits back and pecks at its beak after successfully deceiving others by wearing sheepskin. Returning to woodland wonders, we encounter a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker feeding voraciously on a decaying stump in Norfolk, England during June. Further down under in Queensland, Australia during November, an adult Black Noddy delicately pecks small pieces of seashells scattered along the beach. Journeying towards remote Falkland Islands during snowy November unveils nature's resilience as Southern Elephant-seals rest peacefully despite adverse weather conditions. A Tussac-bird finds solace by gently pecking at one seal's wound - displaying compassion amidst the harsh environment.