Storm Petrel Collection

European Storm Petrel Hydrobates pelagicus at nest site on Mousa Broch Mousa Shetland

White-vented storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis) running across water, offshore Cape Berkeley, Isabela island, Galapagos

White-vented storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis) walking on surface of water whilst foraging, Galapagos

Wilsons Storm Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) feeding whilst walking on water Atlantic ocean, Madeira Portugal, August

White-vented storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis) feeding at sea surface, in flight. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Storm Petrel (colour litho)
1630972 Storm Petrel (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd 1958)

The Storm-Petrel (chromolitho)
3644043 The Storm-Petrel (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Storm-Petrel)

Storm Petrel
LLM339531 Storm Petrel by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storm Petrel. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999518 Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Storm Petrel - Procellar ia pela gica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Storm Petrel - Procellar ia pela gica, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Storm Petrel Hydrobates pelagicus on side of Iron Age Broch Mousa RSPB Reserve Shetland June

Antarctic, Antarctic Peninsula, Hope Bay. Wilsons Storm Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) seems to walk across the surface of the water as it searches for its favourite food - plankton

Storm petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus)
Illustration of a storm petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus)

Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus), adult

Birds: White Stork (Ciconiiformes, Ciconia ciconia), Antarctic Tern (Charadriiformes, Sterna vittata), Barn Swallow (Passeriformes, Hirundo rustica), Wheatear (Passeriformes, Oenanthe oenanthe)

Storm petrels at sea, 19th century C013 / 7748
Storm petrels (Hydrobates pelagicus) at sea, 19th-century artwork. This seabird spends most of the year at sea in northern Atlantic waters, feeding in flight on plankton at the waters surface

European Storm Petrel Hydrobates pelagicus on wall of Mousa Broch on Mousa Shetland, returning to nest

Oceanites maorianus, New Zealand strom petrel
This skin is one of only three in the world that can prove the New Zealand storm petrel is a living species

Hydrobates pleagicus, European storm petrel
Plate 197 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Oceanites oceanicus, Wilsons storm petrel
Plate 270 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Hydrobates pelagicus, European storm petrel
Plate 340 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Wilsons Storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) adult, in flight over sea, off Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, September

Madeiran Storm-Petrels - in flight over sea - June - Madeira
RES-1389 Madeiran Storm-Petrels - in flight over sea - June Madeira Oceanodroma castro George Reszeter contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bulwer's Petrel and Madeiran Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma castro) in flight over sea - June - Madeira
RES-1378 Bulwer's Petrel and Madeiran Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma castro) in flight over sea - June Madeira Bulweria bulwerii George Reszeter contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Madeiran Storm-Petrel - feeding on sea - June - Madeira
RES-1383 Madeiran Storm-Petrel - feeding on sea - June Madeira Oceanodroma castro George Reszeter contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Madeiran Storm-Petrel - dancing on sea - June - Madeira
RES-1387 Madeiran Storm-Petrel - dancing on sea - June Madeira Oceanodroma castro George Reszeter contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Madeiran Storm-Petrel - in flight over sea - June - Madeira
RES-1390 Madeiran Storm-Petrel - in flight over sea - June Madeira Oceanodroma castro George Reszeter contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Leach's Petrel (Oceanodroma leucorhoa) adult, in flight over sea, Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside, England, september

European Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) One egg in nest

Wilson's Storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) adult, in flight, feeding in sheltered bay, Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

White-faced Storm-petrel (Pelagodroma marina) adult, in flight over sea, New Zealand, november

New Zealand Storm-petrel (Oceanites maorianus) adult, in flight over sea, feeding at surface of water, New Zealand, november

walker looking out across sea cliffs at Hermaness NNR on Unst Shetland June

Wilson's Storm-Petrel - In flight Paulette Island, Antarctic Penninsular BI007573
COS-1735 Wilson's Storm-Petrel - In flight Paulette Island, Antarctic Penninsular Oceanites oceanicus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wilson's Storm-Petrel - Feeding in sheltered bay Neko Harbour, Antarctic Penninsular BI007538
COS-1732 Wilson's Storm-Petrel - Feeding in sheltered bay Neko Harbour, Antarctic Penninsular Oceanites oceanicus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The storm petrel, a small seabird known for its remarkable abilities, captivates us with its grace and resilience. Whether it's the European Storm Petrel Hydrobates pelagicus nesting on Mousa Broch in Shetland or the White-vented storm petrel Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis running across water, these birds are truly awe-inspiring. In the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, we witness the White-vented storm petrel feeding at the sea surface and soaring through the air with effortless elegance. Their presence is a testament to nature's beauty and diversity. As we observe them walking along rocky shores or perched on ancient structures like Mousa Broch, their delicate yet determined steps remind us of their adaptability in harsh environments. The Storm-Petrel chromolitho captures their ethereal essence perfectly. Dating back to 1833-39, an exquisite colored engraving showcases a Storm Petrel amidst crashing waves—a symbol of strength amid adversity. Wilsons Storm Petrel Oceanites oceanicus fearlessly walks on water while feeding—an astonishing sight that leaves us in awe. George James Rankin's artwork from c1910 depicts a stunning representation of this magnificent bird—the Procellaria pela gica—showcasing its majestic flight against a backdrop of turbulent skies. These images serve as reminders that even in tumultuous times, there is always beauty to be found. The storm petrels' unwavering spirit inspires us to persevere through life's storms and find solace in our own inner strength. Whether they're nesting on historic ruins or braving treacherous waters, these resilient creatures embody both fragility and fortitude—a reminder that sometimes it is within vulnerability that true power lies. So let us celebrate these extraordinary beings—the storm petrels—who navigate vast oceans with grace and determination. May we learn from their example and find courage within ourselves to weather any storm that comes our way.