Petrel Collection

European Storm Petrel Hydrobates pelagicus at nest site on Mousa Broch Mousa Shetland

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Antarctic Prion Pachyptila desolata Drake Passage Southern Ocean November

Snares cape pigeon (Daption capense) swimming. Photographed off of the South Island, New Zealand

Black or American scoter, Melanitta americana, Eurasian teal, Anas crecca, wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans
FLO4597795 Black or American scoter, Melanitta americana, Eurasian teal, Anas crecca, wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans, and Cape petrel, Daption capense

Northern Giant Petrel or Halls Giant Petrel (Macronectes halli) soaring over the waves of the South Atlantic near South Georgia Island

Petrel whale catcher. Grytviken Whaling Station, open to visitors, but most walls and roofs of the factory have been demolished for safety reasons. South Georgia Island

Glacier impression at Isfjorden with fulmar - Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Isfjorden, Venembreen

Fork Tailed Petrel From Birds of America (1827)
John James Audubon

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Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis). Its defense strategy is to spit an oily fluid at predators, which will destroy the water repellent properties of their plumage

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Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis), Noup Head on Westray, Orkney, Scotland. Date: 21/02/2010

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Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis), Noup Head on Westray, Orkney, Scotland. Date: 21/02/2010

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New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura Coast. Fighting wandering albatross Date: 23/01/2007

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New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura Coast. Fighting wandering albatross Date: 23/01/2007

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Petrel; Sturmvogel (engraving)
7197062 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Petrel; Sturmvogel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petrel; Sturmvogel)

Southern Ocean, South Georgia, cape petrel or pintado, Daption capense. Flocks of cape petrels follow the ship off the coast of South Georgia

Petrels, c. 1915 (w / c & bodycolour over pencil on paper)
3473573 Petrels, c.1915 (w/c & bodycolour over pencil on paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Scottish

F. 36 Black pintado. Mother Careys Chicken. High south lat. 1772-75 (w / c)
5670808 F.36 Black pintado. Mother Careys Chicken. High south lat. 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

Inca tern, Larosterna inca, and white-headed petrel, Pterodroma lessonii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Giant petrel, Macronectes giganteus (as Precellaria gigantea, error for Procellaria gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Petrel (colour litho)
6023512 Petrel (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petrel. Illustration for Book of Natural History by F O Morris (Groombridge)

F. 37b Pintado. Seen in high south lat. 1772-75 (w / c)
5670811 F.37b Pintado. Seen in high south lat. 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

F. 37a Pintado. Seen in high south lat. 1772-75 (w / c)
5670809 F.37a Pintado. Seen in high south lat. 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

Least Stormy Petrel, 1836. Creator: Robert Havell
Least Stormy Petrel, 1836

Fulmer Petrel, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Fulmer Petrel, 1835

Dusky Petrel, 1836. Creator: Robert Havell
Dusky Petrel, 1836

Fork-tailed Petrel, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Fork-tailed Petrel, 1835

STORMY PETREL
STORM / STORMY PETREL (Procellaria pelagica) Date: 1851

Percival Q. 6 Petrel G-AHOM
Percival Q.6 Petrel G-AHOM used as a company hack. Date: circa 1960

The Petrel a whale catcher. Grytviken Whaling Station in South Georgia. Grytviken is open to visitors, but most walls and roofs of the factory have been demolished for safety reasons

Southern Giant Petrel (Macronectes giganteus) on nest in Godthul on South Georgia Island

Flight of Antarctic Petrels, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Storm petrel
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Bulwers Petrel
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Wilsons Petrel
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Leachs Petrel
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Capped Petrel
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Dusky Petrel
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Petrel birds from Great Britain 1897 birds from Great Britain 1897
Birds from Great Britain 1897 by R. Bowdler Sharpe, London

Sterom petrel birds from Great Britain 1897
Birds from Great Britain 1897 by R. Bowdler Sharpe, London

Grey Petrel dd birds from Great Britain 1897
Birds from Great Britain 1897 by R. Bowdler Sharpe, London

Storm Petrel - Procellar ia pela gica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Storm Petrel - Procellar ia pela gica, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Destruction of the privateer Petrel by the St Lawrence, 28 July 1861, (1862-1867). Artist: R Hinshelwood
Destruction of the privateer Petrel by the St Lawrence, 28 July 1861, (1862-1867). The US Navy warship USS St Lawrence sinking the Confederate schooner Petrel

A Gibson`s wandering albatross, two northern giant petrels and four Snares cape petrel at Kaikoura in Canterbury, New Zealand

Specimen labels for Herald petrel Pterodroma, arminjoniana a
Specimen labels for herald petrel collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

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Southern Giant-Petrel (Macronectes giganteus) Date:

Southern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialoides Southern Ocean November

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Blue Petrel Halobaena caerulea Southern Ocean November

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Antarctic Prion Pachyptila desolata Drake Passage Southern Ocean November

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The petrel, a fascinating seabird known for its remarkable adaptability and diverse species, has captured the attention of nature enthusiasts worldwide. From the European Storm Petrel Hydrobates pelagicus nesting on Mousa Broch in Shetland to the majestic Northern Giant Petrel soaring high above, these birds never fail to amaze. One cannot help but admire the Snares cape pigeon's striking appearance with its distinct markings and elegant flight. Meanwhile, the Fork Tailed Petrel from Birds of America (1827) showcases the beauty that artists have immortalized throughout history. Specimen labels for Herald petrel Pterodroma arminjoniana remind us of their scientific significance and contribution to our understanding of avian biology. And who can forget the iconic image of Grytviken Whaling Station's Petrel whale catcher? Though now open to visitors, it serves as a reminder of our complex relationship with these magnificent creatures. In remote locations like Isfjorden in Svalbard, where glaciers leave an indelible impression on landscapes, fulmars share their habitat with petrels, and is here that we witness nature's harmony at its finest. However, not all encounters are serene. The French cutter Petrel faced adversity when attacked by natives in New Hebrides—a stark reminder that human actions can impact wildlife even in distant corners of the world. Whether through art or real-life experiences, petrels continue to captivate our imagination and inspire awe for their resilience and grace. Let us cherish these incredible birds and strive towards preserving their habitats so future generations may also marvel at their magnificence.