Bittern Collection

Eurasian Bittern (colour litho)
3121074 Eurasian Bittern (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Australasian Bittern Matuku Hrepo, Botaurus poiciloptilus. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.3 Plate 38 Date: 1888

Bittern Botaurus stellaris Norfolk winter

Bittern Botaurus stellaris Norfolk winter

Bittern, Botaurus stellaris, stalking through marsh, autumn

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) standing between the reeds, The Netherlands, Overijssel

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

Bittern Botaurus stellaris the famous female known as V Minsmere Suffolk spring 2007

Bittern Bird RES 155 Hiding in reeds Botaurus stellaris © George Reszeter / ARDEA LONDON
RES-155 BITTERN - at nest, in reeds Sky pointing Botaurus stellaris George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Picture No. 10853359
Sun Bittern - Nest defence display (Eurypgya helias) Date:

Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. 'These have all been imported from various parts of the American continent

Spaniel Seizing a Bittern, 1725. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Spaniel Seizing a Bittern, 1725

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XV, c. 1575/1580

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) feeding on fish, Suffolk, England, UK, November

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in reeds, Suffolk, England, UK, November

American Bittern bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) head and neck, lookin up through reeds. Suffolk, UK. November

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) portrait. Suffolk, UK. November

Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) watching Great warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) with prey, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary

Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, [London], 1864. 'The whistling duck (Dendrocygna arborea), from Jamaica; and the little green bittern

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Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) perched in reedbed calling, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. May

Die Judengasse in Wien, Austria, historical wood engraving, ca. 1880, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century
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Great blue heron, Adea herodias, Boundary Bay, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90027946
Great blue heron, Adea herodias, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Page 434. The Bitern, or a Mire drum, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670224 Page 434. The Bitern, or a Mire drum, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Eurasian bittern or great bittern, Botaurus stellaris
6338302 Eurasian bittern or great bittern, Botaurus stellaris by Bewick, Thomas (c.1753-1828); (add.info.: Eurasian bittern or great bittern, Botaurus stellaris. Bittern, Ardea stellaris)

Least Bittern ( Ixobrychus exilis) using grass blades to support itself while searching for food, Palo Verde NP, Costa Rica

American bittern, Botaurus lentiginosus, male 1, female 2. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania

American robin, Turdus migratorius, male 1, female 2 and young in nest. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of

Rufescent tiger-heron, Tigrisoma lineatum (Tiger bittern, Ardea tigrina). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

South American or pinnated bittern, Botaurus pinnatus. (Brazilian bittern, Ardea brasiliensis.) From a specimen in the possession of Thomas Pennant

Unclean Water Birds - Judaism
Engraving of unclean or non - kosher water birds. In Judaism, the concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher)

Bittern (colour litho)
2817926 Bittern (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bittern. Illustration for Wild Life of the World by R Lydekker (Frederick Warne)

Bittern, from British Birds published by Longmans, 1932 (colour litho)
2637790 Bittern, from British Birds published by Longmans, 1932 (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Birds published by Longmans)

Eggs
LLM339563 Eggs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggs. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Bittern
LLM339527 Bittern by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bittern. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

The Bittern (engraving)
6002909 The Bittern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bittern. Illustration for unidentified book of sports, c 1840.); © Look and Learn; English

The Haunt of the Bittern (litho)
1597220 The Haunt of the Bittern (litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Haunt of the Bittern. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 February 1897)

The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving)
1060975 The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria)

Bittern, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001148 Bittern, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Alphabet of Birds (colour litho)
3104614 Alphabet of Birds (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphabet of Birds)

Grallatores, Wading Birds (colour litho)
6016777 Grallatores, Wading Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grallatores, Wading Birds)

A Bittern at London Zoo, June 1922 (b / w photo)
1268695 A Bittern at London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Operations in the Pacific, Visit of an English Ship to Japan (engraving)
1608252 Operations in the Pacific, Visit of an English Ship to Japan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operations in the Pacific)

Study after William Rushs "Water Nymph and Bittern", c. 1876 / cast c. 1931
Study after William Rushs " Water Nymph and Bittern", c. 1876/cast c. 1931

Nymph With Bittern, 1875-1876. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Nymph With Bittern, 1875-1876

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in flight over water with feet dragging through it. London, UK. February

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"Bittern: The Elusive Marsh Stalker of Norfolk's Winter Wonderland" In the heart of Norfolk's winter, a majestic creature known as the Bittern Botaurus stellaris emerges from its hidden sanctuary. With stealth and grace, this enigmatic bird navigates through marshes, captivating all who witness its presence. One such encounter takes place in The Netherlands, where a Great Bittern stands tall amidst the reeds. Its slender silhouette perfectly blends with the surrounding landscape, showcasing nature's impeccable artistry. Venturing further south to Australasia, we find the Australasian Bittern Matuku Hrepo. This distant cousin of its European counterpart shares a similar elegance as it traverses through wetlands, leaving observers in awe of its beauty. Across continents in British Columbia's Boundary Bay, another member of the heron family catches our attention - the Great Blue Heron Adea herodias. Though not technically a bittern, it possesses an allure akin to its elusive relative. Returning to Suffolk's Minsmere during springtime 2007 brings us face-to-face with V Minsmere - a famous female Bittern Botaurus stellaris. Known for her remarkable presence and distinctive markings, she enchants onlookers lucky enough to witness her ethereal dance among the reeds. Captured by photographer George Reszeter in London is an intimate moment between man and bird. Hidden within thick vegetation lies a Bittern Bird RES 155; their eyes meet briefly before disappearing into their natural habitat once more. The enchantment continues at Valkenhorst Nature Reserve in The Netherlands when a Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus perches upon reedbeds and fills the air with melodious calls. Its delicate stature belies its powerful voice that resonates across these serene wetlands. Stepping back in time to Vienna's Judengasse reveals an intriguing historical wood engraving.