Montagus Collection

Montagus Harrier circus pygargus male migrating through Caucusus Mountains in Georgia April

Cinereous harrier, Circus cinereus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Montagus sea snail, Liparis montagui (Diminutive lumpsucker, Cyclopterus montagui). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Montagus Harrier Circus pygargus female migrating through blizzard Great Caucasus Mountains Georgia

Montagus Sucker and Network Sucker
Montagus Sucker or Seasnail (Liparis montagui, male and female), and Network Sucker (old name: Liparis reticulatus, possibly Liparis liparis, or Common Seasnail). Date: 1863

Picture No. 10984461
Montagu's Harrier - male in flight Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal (Circus pygargus) Date:

Picture No. 10983514
Montagu's Harrier - adult male perched on a log Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Circus pygargus) Date:

Picture No. 10983518
Montagu's Harrier - an adult female perched on a branch in a field of grain Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Circus pygargus) Date:

Picture No. 10983517
Montagu's Harrier - two males fighting in the air Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Circus pygargus) Date:

Picture No. 10983515
Montagu's Harrier - an adult female perched on branch in a field of grain Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Circus pygargus) Date:

Picture No. 10983516
Montagu's Harrier - two males fighting in the air Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Circus pygargus) Date:

Montagus Stellate Barnacle (Chthamalus montagui) adults, group exposed on rocks at low tide, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, April

Montagus Plated Lobster (Galathea squamifera) adult, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Montagus harrier, artwork
Montagus harrier (Circus pygargus), artwork. This migratory bird of prey is found in a middle-latitude band of predominantly temperate climates, but also in Mediterranean, and boreal zones

Lobster - Montagu's Plated(Galathea squamifera) close-up on shore at extreme low water mark

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) immature male, standing in stubble field, Northern Spain, july

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) dead chick, killed on nest in arable field during harvest, Northern Spain, july

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) adult female, in flight, Spain, june

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) adult male, perched on post in snowfall, on migration through mountains, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, april

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) Nest with four eggs

Montagu's Harrier - juvenile in flight - with a dragonfly - La Janda Andalucia Spain - September
RES-1214 Montagu's Harrier - juvenile in flight - with a dragonfly La Janda Andalucia Spain, September Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Montagu's Harrier - juvenile in flight - hunting - La Janda Andalucia Spain - September
RES-1216 Montagu's Harrier - juvenile in flight - hunting - La Janda Andalucia Spain, September Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Montagu's Harrier - juvenile hunting for food amongst wind turbines - Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September
RES-1234 Montagu's Harrier - juvenile hunting for food amongst wind turbines Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal

Montagu's Harrier - melanistic - hunting for food amongst wind turbines - Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September
RES-1233 Montagu's Harrier - melanistic - hunting for food amongst wind turbines Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal

Montagu's Harrier - at nest with eggs
DE-3496 Montagus HARRIER - female with eggs Circus pygargus M. D. England Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Montagu's Harrier - in flight
CK-2822 Montagu's HARRIER - male in flight Circus pygargus Distribution: W Europe & EC Asia to Africa, China Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Motagu's Harrier - male in flight hunting over corn field, NP Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reserve
USH-3996 Montagu's Harrier - male in flight hunting over corn field NP Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reserve, beside Castro Verde, Alentejo

Motagu's Harrier - male resting on stone, NP Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reserve, beside Castro Verde
USH-3994 Montagu's Harrier - male resting on stone NP Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reserve, beside Castro Verde, Alentejo

Montagu's Harrier - juvenile hunting - September - La Janda Spain
RES-944 Montagu's Harrier - juvenile hunting September - La Janda Spain Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Montagu's Harrier - food pass in flight - sequence 5 of 5 - The male (grey bird)
RES-871-C Montagu's Harrier - food pass in flight Extremadura - Spain - April Circus pygargus sequence 5 of 5 - The male (grey bird) has dropped the food (in this case a bird)

Montagu's Harrier - food pass in flight - sequence 4 of 5 - The male (grey bird)
RES-870 Montagu's Harrier - food pass in flight Extremadura - Spain - April Circus pygargus sequence 4 of 5 - The male (grey bird) has dropped the food (in this case a bird)

Montagu's Harrier - food pass in flight - sequence 3 of 5 - The male (grey bird)
RES-869-C Montagu's Harrier - food pass in flight Extremadura - Spain - April Circus pygargus sequence 3 of 5 - The male (grey bird) has dropped the food (in this case a bird)

Montagu's Harrier - food pass in flight - sequence 2 of 5 - The male (grey bird)
RES-868 Montagu's Harrier - food pass in flight Extremadura - Spain - April Circus pygargus sequence 2 of 5 - The male (grey bird) has dropped the food (in this case a bird)

Montagu's Harrier - food pass in flight - sequence 1 of 5 - The male (grey bird)
RES-867-C Montagu's Harrier - food pass in flight Extremadura - Spain - April Circus pygargus sequence 1 of 5 - The male (grey bird) has dropped the food (in this case a bird)

Montagu's Harrier - adult male, September
RES-524 Montagu's Harrier - adult male, September. Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Melanistic Montagues Harrier - In flight. Southern Spain September
RES-462 Melanistic Montagu's Harrier - In flight Southern Spain, September Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Montagus: A Journey through Nature's Wonders" In the vast expanse of the Caucusus Mountains in Georgia, a magnificent spectacle unfolds as Montagus Harrier circus pygargus male embarks on its annual migration. Against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks and rugged terrain, this graceful bird soars with determination, showcasing its impressive wingspan. But Montagus is not limited to just one species; there are other fascinating creatures that bear this name. The Cinereous harrier, Circus cinereus, also known as Montagus Harrier, joins its counterpart in these majestic mountains. Together they navigate through challenging landscapes and unpredictable weather conditions. Venturing beyond avian wonders, we encounter the intriguing Montagus sea snail - Liparis montagui. This small marine creature thrives in coastal waters and adds a touch of elegance to underwater ecosystems with its vibrant colors and intricate shell patterns. As we delve deeper into nature's realm, we stumble upon two peculiar namesakes: Montagus Sucker and Network Sucker. These curious beings inhabit freshwater habitats where they display unique feeding behaviors that have captivated researchers for years. Returning to our feathered friends once more, we witness the resilience Harrier circus pygargus female as she braves blizzards while migrating through the Great Caucasus range. Her unwavering spirit serves as an inspiration amidst harsh conditions. Our journey takes an unexpected turn towards England's shores where another member of the Montagus family resides - Galathea squamifera or commonly known as Montagus Plated Lobster. With its striking appearance and armor-like exoskeleton, it stands out among marine life along Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset. Through captivating images captured by talented photographers (Picture No. 10984461), (Picture No. 10983514), (Picture No. 10983518), (Picture No.