Eider Duck Collection

Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) female defending her nest from arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus). Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen. June

White-tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) flying over water with male Common eider prey (Somateria mollissima), Uto, Parainen, Finland, April

Common eider (Somateria mollissima), female on her nest with sea behind, Finland, May

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

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

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

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

Eider Duck (colour litho)
3121020 Eider Duck (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Eider Duck (colour litho)
3121018 Eider Duck (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Eider ducks (Somateria mollissima) floating on waves, Iceland. March

Arctic fauna (colour litho)
3630348 Arctic fauna (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arctic fauna. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Birds of the sea coasts of Northern Europe (colour litho)
3101041 Birds of the sea coasts of Northern Europe (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds of the sea coasts of Northern Europe: Great Northern Diver)

Eider Duck
LLM339560 Eider Duck by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eider Duck. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016771 Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds)

Eider Duck, 1835 (w / c on paper)
3081850 Eider Duck, 1835 (w/c on paper) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); 64.8x96.7 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info)

Eggs
LLM339566 Eggs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggs. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Eider Duck, Male and Female, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985900 Eider Duck, Male and Female, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 98.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eider Duck)

Eider Duck, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Eider Duck, 1835

Eider Duck, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888-90

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

Group of male Common eiders (Somateria mollissima) in flight, Iceland, June

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), Stellers Eider (Heniconnetta stelleri), King Eider (Somateria spectabilis), 1900, (1900)

Eider-Duck - Somate ria mollis sima, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Eider-Duck - Somate ria mollis sima, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) ducks, adult male and female swimming on water

Artic fauna chromolithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Eider Duck Game Birds series N13 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
Artokoloro

Eider Duck Game Birds series N40 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Artokoloro

Eider (Somateria mollissima), adult female sea duck

Illustration of Ruff (Philomachus pugnax), Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius), Red-Breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) and King Eider (Somateria spectabilis)

Close-up of female eider (Somateria mollissima) sitting on nest

Bill of Eider-Duck

Eider Bridge
Construction of the bridge over the Eider at Rendsburg. Built entirely of iron it was at the time the longest in the world. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) female and chick, Iceland, Polar Regions

Eider Duck. Somateria Mollissima. Europe. England. London. St. jamess Park
Eider Duck. Somateria Mollissima. Europe. England. London. St.jamess Park

Eider nesting C016 / 3969
Eider nesting. Female eider (Somateria sp.) duck on her nest. Photographed on an island in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway

Eider eggs C016 / 3970
Eider eggs. Eggs of an eider (Somateria sp.) duck in a nest. Photographed on an island in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway

Assorted birds eggs, historical art
Birds eggs, historical artwork. This collection shows the variation in egg colours and patterns. Such patterning is mainly for camouflage, which helps to protect the eggs from predators

Eider duck sitting on nest made of eider down, Vigur Island, Isafjordur, Iceland, Polar Regions

Flocks of Eider ducks (Somateria mollissima) on sheltered waters of Kolgrafafjordur fjord near Grundarfjordur in autumn, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland, Polar Regions

Eider Drake and female (Somateria mollissima) calling and interacting in raft with sun setting
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Eider Drake (Somateria mollissima) calling. Eiders raft together in winter, the males all squabbling together
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Eider Drake (Somateria mollissima) flapping its wings. Eiders raft together in winter
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Eider male and female (Somateria mollissima) flying into land in a raft. Eiders raft together in winter
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

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The resilient and protective nature of the common eider duck is beautifully captured in these stunning photographs. In one image, a female eider fiercely defends her nest from an arctic fox, showcasing her dedication to safeguarding her precious offspring. Another snapshot showcases the majestic sight of a white-tailed sea eagle gracefully soaring over the water, accompanied by a male common eider. The serene backdrop of Finland's seascape provides a picturesque setting for another photograph featuring a female common eider on her nest with the vast sea behind her. The king it also makes an appearance, displaying its regal presence among other waterfowl birds. A female eider duck in Seahouses, Northumberland exudes elegance as she poses against the scenic landscape of England. These captivating images are further complemented by color lithographs that showcase the vibrant beauty of these ducks. Whether floating on waves in Iceland or depicted in intricate illustrations celebrating Arctic fauna and Northern European coastal birdlife, it is evident that the eider duck holds a special place within our natural world. Its resilience and grace make it an enchanting subject for photographers and artists alike.