Duck Collection (page 8)

King eider Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Blue-winged Teal Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Eider Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Red-breasted merganser diving Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Ancient, Antique, Beak, Bird, Bird Watching, Damaged, Distressed, Drake, Duck, Feather, Flying, Freshwater Bird, Grass, Greater Scaup Duck, Harlequin Duck, Illustration and Painting, Lithograph

Wigeon (Anas Penelope) on estuary mud stretching wings, Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January. Did you know? The oldest known wigeon lived to 34 years old

Female Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), swimming on river, Bradfield Nature Reserve, Berkshire, England, UK, April

An adult male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) comes in to land, backlit by evening sunlight, Derbyshire, England, UK, March. Did you know

Female Pintail (Anas acuta) with chicks, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA, July

Male King eider (Somateria spectabilis) displaying, Norway, February

Stellers Eider (Polysticta stelleri) male swimming, Varangerfjord, Norway, April, Vulnerable species. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) female with ducklings, Cley, Norfolk, East Anglia, England, UK, July

Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) slipping on ice on frozen lake, Wiltshire, UK, January

Four Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) dabbling for food in icy water. The Netherlands, January

A group of women by a duck pond, 1937. Artist: Louis Guichard
A group of women by a duck pond, 1937. From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

A Rainy Day, 1870, (1912). Artist: Peter Graham
A Rainy Day, 1870, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912

Roman Mosaic from Pompeii of ducks and frogs in a water garden, 1st century. Artist: Dioscurides of Samos
Roman Mosaic from Pompeii of ducks and frogs in a water garden, 1st century. Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Fowling in the marshes: wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, c1350 BC
Fowling in the marshes: fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun (no. 10), Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC

Spain, Castile and Leon, Salamanca, View of the Cathedral from the Tormes river jetty

Lone Tree on Loch Lomond, Milarrochy Bay, Stirlingshire, Scotland

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Allerton Park, Allerton Mauleverer with Hopperton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. General view looking down from a drone on ducks on the parks Lower Fish Pond

Aerial view of a fisherman standing on a canoe following a flock of ducks along Baulai river in Sunamganj, Sylhet state, Bangladesh

Female Eider duck (Somateria mollissima) Seahouses, Northumberland, England

Mallard Drake (Anas platyrhynchos) on walking on ice

Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos), Savuti, Botswana, Africa

Steamer ducks (Tachyeres brachypterus) walking, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Ducks farming, Sunamganj, Bangladesh

Ducks farming, Sirajganj, Bangladesh

Abou Al Hagag Square at dusk, Luxor, Nile river, Egypt, Africa

A dog cools off in the River Thames in Richmond upon Thames, Britain, April 19, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Ducks are seen on the edge of the central canal in Indianapolis, Indiana April 14, 2018. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Ducks perch at the edge of the central canal in Indianapolis, Indiana April 14, 2018. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

A man prepares roasted ducks for sale along the street in Phnom Penh, Cambodia January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Samrang Pring

Ducks are splashed by the heavy rains of Tropical Storm Hermine as it passed through Surfside Beach, South Carolina, U.S. September 2, 2016. REUTERS/Randall Hill TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Wild ducks swim in icy waters of the Yenisei River outside Krasnoyarsk
Wild ducks swim in the icy waters of the Yenisei River outside Krasnoyarsk, Russia January 15, 2018. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin

Wild ducks swim outside Krasnoyarsk
Wild ducks swim in the icy waters of the Yenisei River outside Krasnoyarsk, Russia January 15, 2018. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin

Ducks are seen near a frozen section of the Oxford Canal near Oxford, Britain, February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

A duck swims past on a lake in Dortmund October 13, 2010. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (GERMANY - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A duck swims in a pond at a park in central St. Petersburg October 6, 2013. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk (RUSSIA - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A mallard duck is seen in a lake as the temperature dropped to around minus 23 degrees Celsius (minus 9.4 degrees Fahrenheit) on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus January 5, 2016

Ducks swim on an algae covered section of the River Soar in Leicester, Britain September 27, 2018. REUTERS/Darren Staples TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A duck swims past icicles at a pond in Bern, Switzerland February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Mute swans and mallards swim in a lake during snowy winter day on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A duck flies over a frozen section of the Oxford Canal near Oxford, Britain, February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

A duck paddles through autumnal leaves on Faskally Loch in Perthshire, Scotland November 1, 2011. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Ducks leave the water at a frozen lake near the County Kildare town of Celbridge, Ireland, March 4, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

Ice is seen on the river Spree in Berlin, Germany March 2, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

Wild ducks are seen on the Yenisei river near Krasnoyarsk
Wild ducks are seen on the Yenisei river, covered with evaporation frost, with air temperature at about -30 degrees Celsius near Krasnoyarsk, Russia December 4, 2018

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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.