Stork Collection

Shoebill - Papyrus Swamplands E & C Africa
PM-9762 Shoebill / Whale-headed Stork Papyrus Swamplands E & C Africa Balaeniceps rex Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Digital illustration of Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus), large wading bird showing pink gular sack

Picture No. 10856402
Shoebill / Whale-head Stork - pair at nest (Balaeniceps rex) Date:

Messageries Maritimes poster
Poster illustrated by a stork advertising the arrival of the Felix Roussel of the Messageries Maritimes French steamship line

Stork / Baby / Allers Jrnl
A stork carrying a baby flies to its destination over snowy rooftops

The fox & the stork. Aesops fable.Date: 15th century

Shoebill - Papyrus Swamplands E & C Africa
PM-9765 Shoebill / Whale-headed Stork Papyrus Swamplands E & C Africa Balaeniceps rex Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Shoebill Stork(Balaeniceps rex) Captive

Birds at sunset on the lake, 1903 (colour woodblock print)
XOT361737 Birds at sunset on the lake, 1903 (colour woodblock print) by Sekka, Kamisaka (1866-1942); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Great Egret or Great White Heron -Ardea alba- in flight, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

birds, brazil, dawn, dusk, evening, flying, full-length, jabiru, jabiru mycteria
Jabiru mycteria, adults, animal, animals, bird, birds, Brazil, color, colour, couple, flying, male flying, ornithology, outdoors, outside, pair, stork, storks, sunrise, vertical, wild, wildlife

The Tortoise and the Hare. Illustration by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) for Aesops fable
AESOP: TORTOISE & THE HARE. The Tortoise and the Hare. Illustration by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) for Aesops fable

The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. An illustration from The Marsh Kings Daughter by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Concert of Birds (oil on canvas)
BAL74596 Concert of Birds (oil on canvas) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 134.6x175. cm; Michaelis Collection, Cape Town, South Africa; Flemish, out of copyright

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, in flight, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

The Court of the Harem (oil on canvas)
THA100409 The Court of the Harem (oil on canvas) by Girard, Albert (1839-1920); 61x71.1 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley, Lancashire; eTowneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum; French

The Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex or Shoe-Billed Stork
The majestic bird of the wetlands and an excellent fisherman is in typical green environment. It is raining. Big grey bird with big bill. Very small deep of focus. The Shoebill, balaeniceps rex

White storks (Ciconia ciconia), nesting on the top of Faro Cathedral, Faro, Algarve, Portugal

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, in flight, Camargue, France, Europe

Great blue heron, Adea herodias, Boundary Bay, British Columbia

Shoebilled stork, 1861 (colour litho)
1065183 Shoebilled stork, 1861 (colour litho) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Zoological Sketches by Philip Lutley Sclater, published in 1861)

Various birds on a sheet of Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Two Cranes on the Edge of a Pond (w / c on paper)
XIR175914 Two Cranes on the Edge of a Pond (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Deux Grues au Bord d un Etang; symbolizes highest virtue)

Storm's Stork
KFO-882 Storm's Stork Ciconia stormi Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mexican aster (Cosmos Sensation Mixed )
Mexican aster (Cosmos Sensation mixed ) seedling in a flowerpot

Marabu storks in the Abiata-Shala National Park, Ethiopia, Africa

Burmese painted stork, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Aqueduct of Miracles (Acueducto de los Milagros) over the Albarregas river, Merida, Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain

White storks nesting on wooden poles, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Storks nesting on wooden poles, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Storks nesting on poles in the Natural Monument Los Barruecos, Caceres, Spain

Storks nesting on the church roof, Trujillo, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Storks are back again this year
George Digalakis

Yellow Pond
Marco Pozzi

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) pair mating on their nest at sunset, Knepp estate, Sussex, UK, April 2019. This is the first recorded instance of White storks nesting in the UK for several hundreds of

RF - Marabou (Leptoptilos crumenifer) with Whitebacked vultures (Gyps africanus) Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala), resting on nest with young at sunrise. Keoladeo / Bharatpur National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, India

Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of Calligraphy
Very unusual woodblock print from Japan, circa 1850 and is made up from mainly calligraphy with the Sun behind, the image at the bottom shows a bonsai tree, Cherry blossom, a Crane (the light)

Portugal, Algarve, Alvor, Storks in nest

A horse with a foal are seen near an old football goal in a field near the village of Koryst, Ukraine May 13, 2018. Picture taken May 13, 2018. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Hello
Yun Gong

Newborns with stork Italy. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Group of stuffed waders, displayed in the Zoological Museum la Specola in Florence. The group is made up of, among others, storksand cranes

Stork on top of wooden stump

Wood stork in flight

Acanthus spirals, with birds in them, detail of the apsidal mosaic in S. Maria Maggiore, Rome, work by Iacopo Torriti Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, apse Mosaic Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Medieval country life in from 16th century engraving, pub in 1931 (engraving)
3794211 Medieval country life in from 16th century engraving, pub in 1931 (engraving); (add.info.: Medieval country life. The Bookman vol 81 November 1931 p128); Lebrecht History

The flight of three pelicans
Zipi Raviv

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"The Majestic Stork: A Symbol of Grace and Parenthood" In the vast Papyrus Swamplands of East and Central Africa, a remarkable creature known as the Shoebill stands tall. With its distinctive beak resembling an old-fashioned shoe, this bird captivates all who encounter it. Its presence has been immortalized in various forms, from captivating photographs to stunning illustrations. One such depiction can be found in Picture No. 10856402, where a Stork gracefully carries a precious bundle - a symbol of new life and hope. This image brings to mind the timeless connection between storks and babies, often portrayed in children's stories like Allers Jrnl or even on vintage Messageries Maritimes posters. But beyond folklore lies the true essence of these magnificent birds. Take for instance the Digital illustration of Marabou Stork with its pink gular sack; it showcases their unique features that set them apart from other wading birds. The Shoebill itself, also known as Balaeniceps rex or Shoe-Billed Stork, commands attention with its regal stature and enigmatic aura. Not limited to African landscapes alone, storks have made their mark across continents. In North Hesse, Germany, one can witness the ethereal flight of Great Egrets or Great White Herons against the backdrop of nature's beauty at dawn or dusk – truly a sight to behold. Venturing further into Brazil's rich avian diversity reveals another member of this majestic family: Jabiru mycteria or Jabiru storks soaring through vibrant skies during evening hours. Their full-length wingspan evokes awe as they navigate effortlessly through time and space. These incredible creatures have long captured our imagination; their significance extends beyond mere symbolism. As depicted by Arthur Rackham in his enchanting illustration for Aesop's fable "The Tortoise and the Hare, " storks embody grace, wisdom, and the importance of patience.