Duck Collection (page 100)

Anas penelope, Eurasian widgeon
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aythya nyroca, ferruginous duck
Plate 21 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Tadorna ferruginea, ruddy shelduck
Plate 12 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Nettapus coromandelianus, cotton teal

Netta rufina, red-crested pochard
Plate 22 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anas poecilorhyncha, spot-billed duck
Plate 96, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Mergus merganser, goosander, Alcedo atthis, common kingfishe
Plate 34 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aythya marila, greater scaup
Plate 24 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Dendrocygna javanica, lesser whistling duck
Plate 98, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Anas crecca, common teal
Plate 34 from Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library. Original Drawings. Birds

Maiasaura with young
An animated model of the dinosaur Miasaura, created by Kokoro Ltd. for the Natural History Museum, London. This dinosaur whose name meand good mother lizard lived during the Upper Cretaceous 60-85 mya

Somateria mollissima, common eider
Plate 246 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anthya marila, greater scaup
Plate 229 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Dendrocygna viduata, white-faced whistling duck
Ff. 76. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas viduata and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Tadorna cana, South African shelduck
Ff. 70. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas montana and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Anas superciliosa, Pacific black duck

Aythya novaeseelandiae, New Zealand scaup
Ff. 79. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Anas atricilla and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Somateria spectabilis, king eider
Plate 276 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Aythya collaris, ring-necked duck
Plate 234 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Lophonetta specularoides, crested duck
Ff. 78. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas lophyra cristata and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Melanitta fusca, white-winged scoter
Plate 247 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anas georgica, yellow-billed pintail
Ff. 71. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas xanthorynchus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Biziura lobata, musk duck
Plate 18, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol.7, (1840-1848)

Lophodytes cucullatus, hooded merganser
Plate 94, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

Somatera mollissma, common eider
Plate 7 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Bucephala albeola, bufflehead
Plate 98, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

Anas bahamensis, white-cheeked pintail
Plate 93, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

Aix falericulata, mandarin duck
Watercolour by Sarah Stone (1788) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Ornithorhynchus anatinus, duck-billed platypus
Plate 13 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

Anas acuta, northern pintail
Plate 227 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anas capensis, Cape teal
Ff. 75. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas assimilis and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Polysticta stelleri, Stellers eider
Plate 429 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Melanitta nigra, black scoter
Plate 408 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Camptorhynchus labradorius, Labrador duck
Plate 332 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Clangula hyemalis, long-tailed duck
Plate 312 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Aythya americana, redhead
Plate 322 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anas americana, American widgeon
Plate 345 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Histrionicus histrionicus, harlequin duck
Plate 297 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Melanitta perspicillata, surf scoter
Plate 317 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anas platyrhynchos x strepera, hybrid mallard x gadwall
Plate 338 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anas strepera, gadwall
Plate 348 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Aythya valisineria, canvasback
Plate 301 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anas rubripes, American black duck
Plate 302 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anas clypeata, northern shoveler
Plate 327 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Bucephala islandica, Barrows goldeneye
Plate 403 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Mergus serrator, red-breasted merganser
Plate 401 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Tadorna cristata, crested shelduck
Watercolour by Shigeru Kobayashi (c. 1920)

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"Duck: A Selection of Game and Natural Beauty" Discover the enchanting world of ducks as we take you on a journey through various locations, showcasing their charm and diversity. Monnow Bridge and Gate over the River Monnow in Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, provide a picturesque backdrop for these elegant creatures. Chesapeake Retrievers, Curly Coated Retrievers, and Irish Water Spaniels eagerly await their turn to retrieve game alongside these magnificent ducks. As we shift our gaze to Noss Mayo near Plymouth, England, an idyllic view across the water reveals the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. Mallard Ducks gracefully glide across the surface while adding splashes of color to this serene scene. Muscovy Duck ducklings steal hearts with their adorable presence. Their fluffy feathers and playful antics bring joy wherever they go. In Flanders on Long Island in New York, The Big Duck stands tall as a symbol of this area's rich history in duck farming—a testament to its significance. Bray near Maidenhead in Berkshire showcases another facet appreciation—Finchingfield's tranquil atmosphere invites us to pause and appreciate these feathered friends amidst lush greenery. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Boston Public Garden where Nancy Schon's "Make way for ducklings" sculpture captures both children's imaginations and adults' admiration for these beloved creatures. In Hessen - Germany, a pair of Mandarin Ducks elegantly swim on a lake surrounded by breathtaking landscapes—an exquisite sight that reminds us how nature can create moments of pure beauty. Finally, Vernon Ward's artwork titled "Family Tree" encapsulates the essence of unity among ducks—a reminder that family bonds are cherished not only by humans but also by our avian companions. Ducks truly captivate us with their gracefulness, playfulness, and ability to bring people together through shared admiration for their natural beauty. Let us celebrate these remarkable creatures and the wonders they bring to our world.