Black Bird Collection

A blackbird sings whilst perched on a branch 2011

AUDUBON: BLACKBIRD, (1827). Red-winged Blackbird, or red-winged Starling (Agelaius phoeniceus) by John James Audubon for his " Birds of America, " 1827-38

Cartoon - Swallowing a yarn
A little blackbird fails to consume a length of twine: " I can t swallow that yarn." Date: circa 1915

Blackbird Nesting
A blackbird sits in her nest with her brood of fledglings

Berry, Bevel, Bible, Billiards, Bird-cage, Bison, Bittern, Blackbird, Black-board, Blacksmith, Black snake
8650034 Berry, Bevel, Bible, Billiards, Bird-cage, Bison, Bittern, Blackbird, Black-board, Blacksmith, Black snake, Blindfold (engraving) by German School

Decorative title page (engraving)
8672648 Decorative title page (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorative title page)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669887 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black Bird (male and female), Ring-Ouzel (colour litho)
8650133 Black Bird (male and female), Ring-Ouzel (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Bird (male and female), Ring-Ouzel

Black bird
Annette Armitage

Lady with two left hands
Sharyn Bursic

Rush Through
John Fan

Edward Lear, The Bird Book: The Black Bird (colour litho)
7182725 Edward Lear, The Bird Book: The Black Bird (colour litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Bird)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Merle dore; Yellow hammer; Goldamsel (engraving)
7196706 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Merle dore; Yellow hammer; Goldamsel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merle dore; Yellow hammer; Goldamsel)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Merle; Blackbird; Amsei (engraving)
7196705 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Merle; Blackbird; Amsei (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merle; Blackbird; Amsei)

Four and Twenty Blackbirds Baked in a Pie (colour litho)
7201934 Four and Twenty Blackbirds Baked in a Pie (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four and Twenty Blackbirds Baked in a Pie)

Christmas Waits, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730928 Christmas Waits, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Waits)

The Rebellion in the North West Territory of Canada, Indian Prisoners (engraving)
1591118 The Rebellion in the North West Territory of Canada, Indian Prisoners (engraving) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black bird
LLM462124 Black bird by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black bird. Illustration for The Feathers and Fur Picture Book (George Routledge, c 1890)

Birds nest (colour litho)
3092845 Birds nest (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds nest. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

Blackbird Turdus merula footprints in snow in garden Norfolk winter

Blackbird Turdus merula pair sunning in garden norfolk summer UK

Blackbird Turdus merula female sunning in garden norfolk summer UK

Blackbird, Turdus merula, male feeding on rowan berries, Scotland, autumn

Blackbird standing on dry leaves
A male Blackbird (Turdus merula) stands on some brown autumnal leaves. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Yellow Headed Blackbird

Kahloah from Martinique from the 1935 Blackbird revue
A leading member of the cast of Lew Leslies Blackbirds of 1935, Kahloah, a nineteen year old girl from Martinique whose dancing says The Sketch, is absolutely sensational

Blackbird Turdus merula male feeding on berries in garden in snow Norfolk winter

Blackbird Turdus merula in song at dawn in centre of town Holt Norfolk May

Blackbird Turdus merula male in song Norfolk April

Blackbird Turdus merula fledgling in garden UK

Blackbird Turdus merula male hunting for earthworms on garden lawn Norfolk April

Demoiselle Cranes Anthropoides virgo at Kichan in Thar Desert Rajasthan India November

Blackbird Turdus merula on nest in garden Norfolk April

Blackbird Turdus merula male on frosty morning in garden Kent UK

Blackbird Turdus merula at bird bath in garden Norfolk July

Fledgling Blackbird Turdus merula standing on edge of nest in garden UK spring

Blackbird Turdus merula female eating fallen berries in snow winter Northumberland UK

Blackbird Turdus merula male eating fallen berries in snow winter Northumberland UK

Blackbird, Turdus merula, male, Kent, UK

Picture No. 11991570
Fork-Tailed Drongo - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Black bird bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

USA, Montana, Red winged blackbird

The King admires his blackbird pie
Sing a song of six pence, a pocket full of rye, four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie c. 1910

color corrected
Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, male on blooming Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora), Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, March 2003

Yellow Headed Blackbird singing in cattails in the Mission Valley of Montana

Red Winged Blackbird on a cattail at Freezeout Lake NWR in Montana

USA, Oregon, Portland. Red-winged blackbird clings to cattail stalk in meadow

USA, Texas, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, male Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)

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"Black Bird: A Melodious Muse and Symbol of Freedom" In Audubon's renowned masterpiece, "Red-winged Blackbird, " the vibrant plumage of this avian marvel captivates our gaze. Perched on a branch, it serenades nature with its enchanting song, filling the air with sweet melodies. A whimsical cartoon portrays a blackbird swallowing a yarn, reminding us of its playful nature. Meanwhile, in Colorado's vast landscapes, blackbirds diligently build their nests as symbols of resilience and new beginnings. Reflecting upon history's pages, we encounter an illustration satirizing Maryland's abolition of slavery in 1862. The blackbird becomes an emblematic figure representing freedom and equality for all. Edward Lear's vivid lithograph from "The Bird Book" introduces us to the captivating beauty of the Black Bird. Its dark feathers contrast against a colorful backdrop, leaving us mesmerized by its elegance. Le Vocabulaire Illustre presents two engravings showcasing different names for this remarkable creature - Merle dore (Yellow hammer) and Merle (Blackbird). These linguistic variations remind us of the diverse perspectives that shape our understanding. Lastly, we delve into folklore as we envision four-and-twenty blackbirds baked in a pie through a charming color lithograph. This timeless nursery rhyme echoes through generations, evoking images of joyous gatherings and culinary delights. As we bid farewell to the Black Bird within these narratives and illustrations spanning time and place, let us cherish its melodic presence forever ingrained in our hearts - an enduring symbol of inspiration and freedom.