Wild Fowl Collection

HUNTING: WILD TURKEY, 1886. Hunting the wild turkey - The love-sick gobbler lured to ruin. Wood engraving, American, 1886

(1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington and Friends After a Days Hunt in Virginia
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington and Friends After a Days Hunt in Virginia. Lithograph by Charles Tholey, 1868

Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) flock, in flight over coastal marshland habitat with hides, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, january

Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) adult male, breeding plumage, with head raised in courtship display, swimming in arctic lake, Varanger, Norway, june

Stalking Horse Used
Shooting wildfowl with the aid of a stalking horse

White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) three adults, in flight, landing to join flock containing Brent Goose (Branta bernicla), on snow covered grazing marsh habitat, Suffolk, England, february

Smew (Mergellus albellus) adult male, swimming, Martin Mere W. W. T. (captive)
Smew (Mergellus albellus) adult male, swimming, Martin Mere W.W.T. (captive)

Hunting with falcons, illustration from the Jewish Cervera Bible, 1299 (vellum)
XIR316382 Hunting with falcons, illustration from the Jewish Cervera Bible, 1299 (vellum) by Ha-Zarefati, Joseph (fl.1299); Instituto da Biblioteca Nacional, Lisbon

Wild Fowl shooting on the Thames (engraving)
1053419 Wild Fowl shooting on the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Fowl shooting on the Thames)

Wild-Fowl Shooting (engraving)
1619442 Wild-Fowl Shooting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild-Fowl Shooting. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 November 1858)

Teal Anas crecca female Norfolk winter

Stellers Eider Polysticta stelleri flock on sea Varanger Fjord Norway March

Ferruginous Duck male spring captive

Shelduck Tadorna tadorna Cley Norfolk April

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Gadwall Anas strepera pair taking off Cley Norfolk October

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Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus taking off Norfolk summer

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Brent Geese Branta bernicla on saltmarsh North Norfolk October

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Brent Goose Branta bernicla taking off from saltmarsh North Norfolk October

Brent Geese Branta bernicla on saltmarsh North Norfolk October

Shoveler Anas clypeata male Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk April

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Pink-footed Geese Anser brachyrhynchus North Norfolk winter

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Pink-footed Geese Anser brachyrhynchus North Norfolk winter

Pintail, Anas acuta, male, UK, winter

Blacktip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) and Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) adults, swimming in open water, offshore Port St

Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha poecilorhyncha) adult male, in flight, Keoladeo Ghana N. P
Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha poecilorhyncha) adult male, in flight, Keoladeo Ghana N.P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, fanning wings on water, U. S. A. autumn
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, fanning wings on water, U.S.A. autumn

Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) adult female with ducklings, swimming, Florida, U. S. A
Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) adult female with ducklings, swimming, Florida, U.S.A

Pintail Anas acuta taking off from frozen pond Hokkaido Japan February

Wigeon Anas penelope Holkham Norfolk winter

Pochard Aythya ferina taking off Norfolk April

Teal Anas crecca male Norfolk winter

Snow Goose decoys on farm near River Platte Nebraska USA April

Bewicks Swans Cygnus columbianus coming in to land Slimbridge Glos UK February

Bewicks Swans Cygnus columbianus Slimbridge Glos UK February

Mandarin Aix galericulata drake Norfolk winter

Wildfowl including Bewicks Swans at dusk Slimbridge Glos February

Bewicks Swans Cygnus columbianus against stormy sky Slimbridge Glos UK February

Wigeon Anas penelope flock on grazing marsh at Salthouse Norfolk

King Eiders Somateria spectabilis & Common Eiders Somateria mollissima in Varanger Fjord Norway March

Stellers Eiders Polysticta stelleri Varanger Fjord Arctic Norway March

Stellers Eider Polysticta stelleri male taking off Varanger Fjord Arctic Norway March

Mute Swan Cygnus olor male (cob) Cley Norfolk April

Greylag Geese Anser anser Cley Norfolk May

Reflection of Greylag Goose Anser anser Cley Norfolk April

Smew Mergellus albellus male displaying in spring Finland

Gadwall Anas strepera male landing Minsmere Suffolk April

Ring-necked Duck Aythya collaris male New Mexico winter

Laysan Teal male captive

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"Wild Fowl: A Timeless Pursuit of Adventure and Camaraderie" Step back in time to the late 18th century, when hunting was not only a means of survival but also a cherished pastime. In this captivating lithograph by Charles Tholey from 1868, we catch a glimpse of an extraordinary gathering. George Washington, the revered first President of the United States (1732-1799), stands proudly alongside his esteemed friends after a day's hunt in Virginia. The artist skillfully identifies Wayne, Lafayette, Greene, La Grange, and Pulaski as Washington's companions on this memorable expedition. Together they embody the spirit of camaraderie and shared passion for nature that transcends time. Fast forward to 1886 - another hunting scene unfolds before our eyes through an American wood engraving. This time it is the pursuit of wild turkeys that captivates us. The love-sick gobbler lured to ruin serves as a reminder that even in nature's realm, love can lead one astray. As we explore different habitats teeming with avian life, we encounter breathtaking scenes captured by artists and photographers alike. Witness flocks of Brent Geese gracefully soaring over coastal marshlands at Cley Marshes Reserve or marvel at White-fronted Geese landing amidst their brethren. In contrast to these natural settings lies Martin Mere W. W. T. , where an adult male Smew swims serenely within its captive environment. Though confined by circumstance, its beauty remains undeniable. Throughout history, humans have employed various techniques during their hunts - such as using stalking horses or falcons - each method adding intrigue and excitement to their pursuits. An enchanting illustration from the Jewish Cervera Bible dating back to 1299 showcases falconry as both artistry and sport. Closer to home on the Chesapeake Bay in 1888, canvas-back ducks become the target of skilled marksmen.