Migrations Collection

Crane(s) VI
Tal Paz-Fridman

Invasions of Roman Gaul by tribes and bands of Alans and Visigoths, early 5th Century (engraving)
6029362 Invasions of Roman Gaul by tribes and bands of Alans and Visigoths, early 5th Century (engraving) by French School

Map Tracks Various Migrating Raiding Peoples
Map showing the tracks of various migrating and raiding peoples between 1AD and 700 AD, circles represent phases of settlement. Inset map showing Gothic migrations separately

Miigrating Steelhead Salmon Leaping Over Falls

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) two adults, with herd in background, on migration at dawn, Masai Mara, Kenya

Iron Age. Period of Migrations. 5th-4th centuries AD. Object
Iron Age. Finland. Period of Migrations. 5th-4th centuries AD. Objects. National Museum of Finland. Helsinki

Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax) adult, standing in field during autumn migration, Castilla y Leon, Spain, September

Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus) adult female, swimming underwater in river flowing into glacial lake during spawning migration, River Liza, Ennerdale Water, Lake District N.P

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) adult male, leaping up cascade, moving upstream to spawning ground, Topcliffe Weir, River Ribble, South Yorkshire, England, October

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) adult female, digging redd nest on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) adult, on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) adult pair, courtship in redd nest on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) three adults, in redd nest on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) adult male, spent after having spawned, with scars and eye damage, on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) adult, breeding plumage, walking on mud, Trinidad and Tobago, March

Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) and Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) two adults, summer plumage, feeding together on migration, Lemnos, Greece, April

Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus) net, used to catch fish in restocking project, underwater in river flowing into glacial lake during spawning migration, River Liza, Ennerdale Water

Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus) adult male and female, in breeding colours, swimming underwater in river flowing into glacial lake during spawning migration, River Liza, Ennerdale Water

Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) dark morph, adult, on spring migration, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus) adult male, in breeding colours, having milt removed to fertilize eggs to be taken to hatchery for restocking project

Black Land Crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) yellow morph, adult, crossing road on spring migration, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) three juveniles, in flight, on migration over sea, with Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm in distance, Norfolk, England, September

Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) juvenile, in flight, on migration over sea, with offshore windfarm in distance, Norfolk, England, September

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) adult males and females, non-breeding plumage, flock taking off from water, on migration in wetland, Biebrza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, May

Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) adult, in flight, during spring migration, Italy, March

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult, crossing road in underground tunnel acting as wildlife corridor used during migration to reach breeding site, Italy, march

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adults, in plastic bucket, rescued by volunteer before attempting to cross road at night, during migration to reach breeding site, Italy, march

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adults, being rescued by volunteer before attempting to cross road at night, during migration to reach breeding site, Italy, march

Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) adult, swimming up coastal creek on spawning migration, Katmai N. P. Alaska, U. S. A
Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) adult, swimming up coastal creek on spawning migration, Katmai N.P. Alaska, U.S.A. august

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) dead adults, killed on road whilst trying to reach breeding site, Northern Italy, april

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult, sitting on bank beside road with toad crossing sign and passing car, Italy, april

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) adult, leaping up cascade, travelling upstream to spawning ground, Stainforth Force, River Ribble, Ribblesdale, Yorkshire, England, november

Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) adult, feeding in shallow lagoon, on spring migration, West Lesvos, Greece, march

House Martin (Delichon urbica) juveniles, group inspecting potential nestsites under house roof prior to autumn migration, Powys, Wales, august

Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) adult male, migrant perched on stem in blizzard, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, april

Demoiselle Crane (Anthropoides virgo) adults, flock in flight, Keechan, Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) dead adult, predated and scavenged, washed up at edge of river during autumn breeding run, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, november

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult, on road with passing car whilst trying to reach breeding site, Northern Italy, april

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) adults, herd crossing river on migration, Masai Mara, Kenya

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) adult, walking in deep snow, migrant caught in bad weather, Great Caucasus, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, april

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"Migrations: A Tapestry of Movement and Survival" From the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) to the invasions of Roman Gaul by tribes and bands of Alans and Visigoths in the early 5th century, they have shaped our history. Engraved in time, these events remind us of the resilience and determination that lie within humanity. In the Iron Age, a period marked by vast movements, migrations became a way of life. Objects from this era serve as silent witnesses to journeys undertaken during the 5th-4th centuries AD. They tell stories of communities on the move, seeking new lands or escaping turmoil. Nature too has its own migratory tales to share. Picture two majestic Blue Wildebeests leading their herd at dawn across Masai Mara in Kenya - an awe-inspiring sight that showcases nature's instinct for survival. Similarly, witness Steelhead Salmon leaping over falls as they embark on their arduous journey upstream for spawning - a testament to their indomitable spirit. Birds take flight during migration season, traversing vast distances with grace and precision. From female blue-winged teal soaring through Funk WPA near Minden in Nebraska, USA to Little Bustards standing tall amidst autumn fields in Castilla y Leon, Spain - these avian travelers inspire us with their courage and adaptability. Underwater realms also bear witness to remarkable migrations. Arctic Char swim gracefully through rivers flowing into glacial lakes during spawning season while Atlantic Salmon burst out of currents or leap up cascades like determined warriors moving upstream towards their spawning grounds at Topcliffe Weir and can not merely physical journeys; they symbolize hope for a better future and embody our innate desire for growth and exploration. As we reflect upon these diverse narratives woven together by movement across time and space, let us celebrate the strength it takes to leave behind what is known in pursuit of something greater - a testament to the human spirit and its unyielding quest for progress.