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Speckled Collection (#5)

"Nature's Speckled Wonders: From the Great Auk to Reticulated Frogs" Pinguinus impennis, also known as the great auk, was a majestic bird that once graced our shores

Background imageSpeckled Collection: North America; Canada; British Columbia; Snowy Owl Waiting for Prey

North America; Canada; British Columbia; Snowy Owl Waiting for Prey
Canada, British Columbia, Snowy Owl Waiting for Prey

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Western Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus hammondi), yellow with black speckles, side view

Western Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus hammondi), yellow with black speckles, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Illustration, Natterjack Toad (Bufo calamita), grey-green with white speckles, side view

Illustration, Natterjack Toad (Bufo calamita), grey-green with white speckles, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Illustration, Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) with its tail curved downwards, side view

Illustration, Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) with its tail curved downwards, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Illustration, Grey Seal (halichoerus grypus) lying on its front, side view

Illustration, Grey Seal (halichoerus grypus) lying on its front, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Song thrush (Turdus philomelos), standing, side view

Song thrush (Turdus philomelos), standing, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Hazel grouse (Bonasa bonasia), male and female, perching side by side on a branch, side view

Hazel grouse (Bonasa bonasia), male and female, perching side by side on a branch, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria), male and female, standing side by side, side view

Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria), male and female, standing side by side, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola), standing, side view

Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola), standing, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), wading in water, side view

Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), wading in water, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Merlin (Falco columbarius), male and female, sitting side by side

Merlin (Falco columbarius), male and female, sitting side by side

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis), side view

Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis), side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Little bunting (Emberiza pusilla), side view

Little bunting (Emberiza pusilla), side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Twite (Carduelis flavirostris), two birds, one of them pecking, amongst purple heather, side view

Twite (Carduelis flavirostris), two birds, one of them pecking, amongst purple heather, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Linnet (Carduelis cannabina), male and female, perching on branches, looking away

Linnet (Carduelis cannabina), male and female, perching on branches, looking away

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Woodpecker (Picidae), male and female, one looking out of hole

Woodpecker (Picidae), male and female, one looking out of hole, the other perching outside on trees bark

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Little stint (Calidris minuta), two birds, one pecking and the other resting on one leg

Little stint (Calidris minuta), two birds, one pecking and the other resting on one leg

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Great bustard (Otis tarda), male and female, side view

Great bustard (Otis tarda), male and female, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Corncrake (Crex crex), two birds standing side by side, side view

Corncrake (Crex crex), two birds standing side by side, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Treecreeper (Certhiidae), perching on a trees bark, side view

Treecreeper (Certhiidae), perching on a trees bark, side view

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Illustration of Dolly Varden (Salvelinus), North American freshwater and coastal fish

Illustration of Dolly Varden (Salvelinus), North American freshwater and coastal fish

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Picture No. 11771266

Picture No. 11771266
White Speckled Asil Chicken hen Date:

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Picture No. 11771264

Picture No. 11771264
White Speckled Asil Chicken hen Date:

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Picture No. 11771263

Picture No. 11771263
White Speckled Asil Chicken hen Date:

Background imageSpeckled Collection: The Starling, illustration from The History of British Birds by Thomas Bewick

The Starling, illustration from The History of British Birds by Thomas Bewick
XJF486310 The Starling, illustration from The History of British Birds by Thomas Bewick, first published 1797 (woodcut) by Bewick

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Garopa (w / c on paper)

Garopa (w / c on paper)
XCF268093 Garopa (w/c on paper) by White, John (fl.1570-93); British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Spotted Thick-knee, Burhinus capensis, Spotted Dikkop or Cape Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis)

Spotted Thick-knee, Burhinus capensis, Spotted Dikkop or Cape Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis)

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria), Burren, Ireland, Europe

Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria), Burren, Ireland, Europe

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Fawn -Capreolus capreolus-, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Fawn -Capreolus capreolus-, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Irish Tinker horse -Equus przewalskii f. caballus-, mare

Irish Tinker horse -Equus przewalskii f. caballus-, mare

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Horse running in a paddock, Lewitzer Pony, Lewitzer Pinto -Equus przewalskii f. caballus-

Horse running in a paddock, Lewitzer Pony, Lewitzer Pinto -Equus przewalskii f. caballus-

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Foxglove -Digitalis purpurea-, flower

Foxglove -Digitalis purpurea-, flower

Background imageSpeckled Collection: European Green Toad -Bufo viridis-, Rerik, Rerik, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

European Green Toad -Bufo viridis-, Rerik, Rerik, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Oystercatcher -Haematopus ostralegus-, nestling, Buren, Ameland, The Netherlands

Oystercatcher -Haematopus ostralegus-, nestling, Buren, Ameland, The Netherlands

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Dahlia -Dahlia sp. -, Hesse, Germany

Dahlia -Dahlia sp. -, Hesse, Germany
Dahlia -Dahlia sp.-, Hesse, Germany

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Groundscraper Thrush -Psophocichla litsipsirupa-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Groundscraper Thrush -Psophocichla litsipsirupa-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Blue Bat Star -Patiria pectinifera-, genetic mutation, six arms instead of five, Sea of Japan

Blue Bat Star -Patiria pectinifera-, genetic mutation, six arms instead of five, Sea of Japan, Primorsky Krai, Russia

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Burnt orchid -Orchis ustulata-, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Burnt orchid -Orchis ustulata-, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Paper Kite or the Rice Paper butterfly -Idea leuconoe-, chrysalis

Paper Kite or the Rice Paper butterfly -Idea leuconoe-, chrysalis

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Clutch of the Yellowhammer -Emberiza citrinella-

Clutch of the Yellowhammer -Emberiza citrinella-

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Leopard -Panthera pardus-, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

Leopard -Panthera pardus-, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

Background imageSpeckled Collection: Passion Flower Butterfly -Heliconius hecale Zuleika-

Passion Flower Butterfly -Heliconius hecale Zuleika-

Background imageSpeckled Collection: AUDUBON: SONGBIRDS. From top: Two Bullocks Orioles (Icterus bullockii), facing

AUDUBON: SONGBIRDS. From top: Two Bullocks Orioles (Icterus bullockii), facing left; female Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula), facing right; two Yellow-faced Siskins (Spinus yarrellii)

Background imageSpeckled Collection: AUDUBON: SONGBIRDS. From top: Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena); male House Finch

AUDUBON: SONGBIRDS. From top: Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena); male House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus); young Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater)

Background imageSpeckled Collection: AUDUBON: SONGBIRDS. From top: Hoary Redpoll (Carduelis hornemanni, or Acanthis

AUDUBON: SONGBIRDS. From top: Hoary Redpoll (Carduelis hornemanni, or Acanthis hornemanni); Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria)

Background imageSpeckled Collection: AUDUBON: LONGSPUR. Lapland Longspur, or Lapland Bunting (Calcarius lapponicus)

AUDUBON: LONGSPUR. Lapland Longspur, or Lapland Bunting (Calcarius lapponicus). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38



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"Nature's Speckled Wonders: From the Great Auk to Reticulated Frogs" Pinguinus impennis, also known as the great auk, was a majestic bird that once graced our shores. Witnessing a Song Thrush with worms in its mouth is a delightful sight, showcasing nature's resourcefulness. Audubon captured the beauty of the American Woodcock (Scolopax minor) on page 78, displaying its unique speckled plumage. The Eastern Curlew leaves its mark on paper with watercolors, creating an artistic blend of colors and patterns. Etosha National Park in Namibia offers glimpses of the Groundscraper Thrush (Psophocichla litsipsirupa), adorned with intricate speckles. Another mention of Pinguinus impennis reminds us of this extinct species' stunning appearance and tragic disappearance from our world. Reticulated glass frogs (Hyalinobatrachium valerioi) pair in amplexus, revealing their translucent skin patterned with delicate specks in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Morland Old Speckled Hen Anniversary Brew tantalizes beer enthusiasts with its rich flavor and distinctive label design inspired by speckles. Lycoperdon coelatum and Lycoperdon gemmatum are edible mushrooms dating back to 1876; their spotty caps add charm to any forest landscape they inhabit. Loreto, Peru is home to the enchanting reticulated tree frog (Dendropsophus reticulatus), whose vibrant colors and intricate markings make it a true spectacle for photographers. Barn owls (Tyto alba) perched at tree hollow entrances evoke mystery while showcasing their dappled feathers against Hampshire's autumn backdrop under controlled conditions.