Wild Fowl Collection (page 4)

Cape Teal (Anas capensis) adult, standing in water with reflection at lake shore, Lake Nakuru N. P
Cape Teal (Anas capensis) adult, standing in water with reflection at lake shore, Lake Nakuru N.P. Great Rift Valley, Kenya, August

King Eider (Somateria spectabilis) adult pair, breeding plumage, resting beside water, Nunavut, Canada, July

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) duckling, diving under water, Seahouses, Northumberland, England, June

Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus, male, Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, May

Scaled Quail, Callipepla squamata, adult, Starr County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, March

Two Mallard drakes (Anas platyrhynchos) and a duck approaching on grass, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

FALCONRY, 14th CENTURY. How to bathe a new falcon. Wood engraving after a miniature in Livre du Roy Modus, by Henri Ferrières, 14th century

BIRD HUNTING, 1889. Chasing a cripple. Line engraving, American, 1889

DUCK HUNTING, 1850. Wild duck shooting on the Potomac. Wood engraving, English, 1850

GROUSE HUNTING, 1885. Shooting prairie chickens in Montana. Wood engraving, American, 1885

DUCK SHOOTING, 1879. Wood engraving, American, 1879

DUCK HUNTING, 1871. Duck shooting in winter. Wood engraving, American, 1871

GROUSE HUNTING, 1871. Among the prairie-hens. Wood engraving, American, 1871

NIAGARA FALLS, 1866. Duck hunters on the ice bridge at Niagara Falls. Wood engraving, American, 1866

BIRD SHOOTING, 1881. Shore Shooting. Line engravings, 1881, after Arthur Burdett Frost

BIRD SHOOTING, 1886. Summer Woodcock Shooting. Line engraving, American, after J. M. Tracy, 1886
BIRD SHOOTING, 1886. Summer Woodcock Shooting. Line engraving, American, after J.M. Tracy, 1886

BIRD SHOOTING, 1890. Rail Shooting on the Delaware. Line engraving, 1890, after a drawing by Arthur Burdett Frost

BIRD SHOOTING, 1875. Shooting Canvasback Ducks. Line engraving, American, 1875

BIRD SHOOTING, 1881. Ruffed Grouse Shooting in Pennsylvania - a Chance for a Double. Wood engraving, 1881, after Arthur Burdett Frost

BIRD SHOOTING, 1880. A gently humorous view of grouse shooting in Scotland. Wood engraving, English, 1880

BIRD HUNTING, 1886. Birds and Bonnets - the Slaughter of the Innocents. Line engraving, American, 1886

PHOTOGRAPHIC GUN, 1892. American wood engraving, 1882

HUNTING: PHEASANT, 1843. Wood engraving, English, 1843

ENGLAND: SHOOTING, 1843. Tent used by British grouse shooters in the 1840s. Wood engraving, English, 1843

GROUSE HUNTING, 1855. Grouse-shooting in Nova Scotia. Wood engraving, English, 1855

HUNTING: DUCK DECOY, 1895. Line engraving from an American sporting-goods catalogue, 1895

DUCK HUNTING, 1888. Shooting canvas-back ducks on the Chesapeake Bay. Line engraving, American, 1888

FALCONER, 16th CENTURY. A German falconer. Line engraving, 16th century, by Jost Amman

DUCK HUNTING, 1888. Canvas-back duck shooting on Chesapeake Bay. Line engraving, American, 1888

ENGLAND: GROUSE HUNTING. Under the grouse moors. Line engraving, English, 1888

PIGEON HUNTING, c1875. Hunters shooting into a huge flock of migrating passenger pigeons. Color engraving, c1875

HUNTING: DAKOTA, 1888. The days catch by bird hunters near Webster, Dakota. Line engraving, American, 1888

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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.