Water Bird Collection

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, With my crossbow I shot the Albatross. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet

Two Northern Gannets -Morus bassanus- touching beaks to greet each other, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

The Wild Swans (The Twelve Brothers Turned Into Swans), 1928. Re re-telling of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale

Red mullets and ducks, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Snow goose (Chen caerulescens) flock in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Grey heron, 19th century C013 / 6291
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea). Plate 3 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

Picture No. 12009584
Mandarin Duck - pair - Germany Date:

Coot Fulica atra Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk March

Leda and the Swan, 1770. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Leda and the Swan, 1770

Smew Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Little pied cormorants (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis-, Tyrol, Austria

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis-, male

Altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln, 1490 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln, 1490/1500

Eurasian Teal - Anas crecca
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of a Eurasian Teal Common Teal (Anas crecca), a common and widespread duck which breeds in temperate Eurasia and migrates south in winter

Gadwall (Anas strepera) male standing on a frozen pond in the winter, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Narrowboats moored on the Kennet and Avon Canal at sunset, Kintbury, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ezelpoort (Donkeys Gate), fortified gate, Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium, Europe

Pintail Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

The Wild Duck
Antique illustration of The Wild Duck

Mute Swan -Cygnus olor- swimming with two cygnets on Wichelsee lake, Sarnen, Switzerland, Europe

Common kingfisher C015 / 6384
Common kingfisher. Female common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a branch. This colourful bird is found throughout Eurasia and northern Africa. It eats fish, aquatic insects and crustaceans

Male pintail (Anas acuta). This duck is widespread throughout northern Europe and Asia and North America. It inhabits wetland areas and feeds on plant material extracted from the lake bottom

Lancaster Canal, UK
Lancaster Canal. This section is near Carnforth, Lancashire, England. The banks and towpath are overgrown with bushes, trees, flowers, grasses and other plants

Picture No. 12009583
Mandarin Duck - drake in breeding plumage - Germany Date:

"Dead Swan and Peacock", by the late W. Duffield, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"Dead Swan and Peacock", by the late W. Duffield, 1864. Engraving of a painting. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Exhibits of the West Siberian Imperial Russian Geographical Society; Birds of swamps and lakes, 1911 Creator: A. A
Exhibits of the West Siberian Imperial Russian Geographical Society - Birds of swamps and lakes, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry

A Gentoo penguin, Pygoscelis Papua, walking to the beach. Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Gentoo penguins, Pygoscelis Papua, coming ashore. Pebble Island, Falkland Islands

Gentoo penguin, Pygoscelis Papua, coming ashore. Pebble Island, Falkland Islands

Portrait of a Cocoi heron, Ardea Cocoi. Rio Claro, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

A common goldeneye, Bucephala clangula, Kuhmo, Finland

Portrait of a Yellow-billed stork, Mycteria ibis, wading through water plants on lake. Kenya, Africa

A great white pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus, on a tree top. Khwai Concession, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Hard to Swallow
Makoto Hamasaki

Park landscape with ruins (wall field). Creator: Johan Pasch
Park landscape with ruins (wall field), Unknown date

Garden landscape with exotic birds. Creator: Johan Pasch
Garden landscape with exotic birds

Still life with dead swan, a peacock and a dog by a garden fountain, 1684. Creator: Jan Weenix
Still life with dead swan, a peacock and a dog by a garden fountain, 1684

Amaurornis flavirostra (Black crake), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Amaurornis flavirostra (Black crake), 1777-1786

Heemstede Manor, 1766. Creator: Johannes Janson
Heemstede Manor, 1766. Castle with fence and a moat. On the left a carriage leaves via the gatehouse

The Red-breasted Goose at the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Red-breasted Goose at the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, 1858. The red-breasted Goose (Bernicla ruficollis)

Sketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Creator: C.R
Sketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Annual rowing race on the River Thames in London. The Crews Returning; Off Chiswick Eyot; Clearing the Course

The "Swan" of the Exe, 1860. Creator: Unknown. The "Swan" of the Exe, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The "Swan" of the Exe, 1860....an elegant yacht, the very similitude of a gigantic white swan...constructed from drawings and sections by the owner

Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791

Vishnu Vanquishing the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha (recto).. c1775. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu Vanquishing the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha (recto), Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), c1775

The New Lion-House, Zoological Society's Gardens, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The New Lion-House, Zoological Society's Gardens, [London], 1876....large new building...for the more commodious lodging of the grand species of feline carnivorous animals...The interior is very

Water Spaniel Surprising a Swan on its Nest, 1740. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Water Spaniel Surprising a Swan on its Nest, 1740

View of Luxemburg House at Maarssen on the Vecht, 1757-1822. Creator: Hermanus Petrus Schouten
View of Luxemburg House at Maarssen on the Vecht, 1757-1822

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"Captivating Water Birds: A Glimpse into their Enigmatic World" From the haunting tales of the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " where an albatross met a tragic fate, to the heartwarming sight of two Northern Gannets gracefully touching beaks in greeting, water birds have always held a special place in our imagination. In Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, these majestic Morus bassanus create a mesmerizing spectacle as they engage in their unique ritual. Just like the vibrant Roman mosaic depicting red mullets and ducks together, these birds remind us of nature's harmonious symphony. The enchanting painting "The Wild Swans (The Twelve Brothers Turned Into Swans)" transports us to a world where transformation and resilience intertwine. Similarly, witnessing a flock of snow geese soaring through Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge fills our hearts with awe for their collective grace. As we delve deeper into history, an unknown artist's altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville reveals Saint Hugh of Lincoln surrounded by ethereal beauty. These intricate details capture not only his devotion but also the delicate presence of waterfowl nearby. Nature's wonders continue to unfold at Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk in March when Coot Fulica atra graces us with its elegant presence. The narrowboats moored on Kennet and Avon Canal at sunset offer solace amidst this picturesque scene—a moment frozen in time. Inspired by Salomon Gessner's masterpiece "Leda and the Swan, " we are reminded that even within mythology lies an appreciation for water birds' allure. Their elegance is further exemplified by Smew Duck Waterfowl bird and Pintail Duck Waterfowl bird—symbols of tranquility floating upon serene waters. Water birds embody both mystery and serenity; they captivate our senses and remind us of the delicate balance between humanity and nature.