Pied Collection (page 7)

Recurvirostra avosetta, pied avocet
Plate 52 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Circus melanoleucos, pied harrier
Plate 1, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Motacilla alba yarrelli, pied wagtail
Plate 130 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Saxiola caprata, pied bushchat
Plate 10, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Zoothera wardii, pied thrush
Plate 52, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Podilymbus podiceps, pied-billed grebe
Plate 91, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

Saxicola caprata, pied bushchat
Pied Bushchat egg specimens

Enicurus maculatus, spotted forktail
Plate 68 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 4, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Fancy domestic pigeons
Mounted fancy pigeon varieties, similar to those studied by Charles Darwin as he developed his ideas on evolution through natural selection

Eurasian Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) adult with two chicks, one chick sheltering under wing of parent, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, May

Eurasian Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) two adults, fighting, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, May

Eurasian Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) adult, standing over eggs in nest on shingle beach, Netherlands, May

The Pied Piper
A rat catcher with a coat of many colours came forward and oprmised to rid the town of vermin for a large sum of money and the citizens were united with him and assured him of his salary

Africa. Kenya. Pied Kingfisher at Lake Naivasha

Pied Kingfisher, (Ceryle rudis), on riverside perch, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Danse aristocrate Il ne scait sur quel pied danser. Print shows Abbe Maury walking a tightrope, attended by the devil disguised as a jester, as nobles encourage him from the left, and on the right

The pied piper of America. Illustration shows a large baseball player using a baseball bat as a musical pipe to play music and draw a large crowd of people of all ages into a baseball stadium

Le pied de Nez de Milord Pit. Cartoon shows Napoleon I, wearing laurel wreath and ermine robe, pulls down one side of scale which lifts two frightened monarchs on the other side off the ground; in

Le pied de nez - dedie aux aristocrates. Print shows two angels, one standing on a globe and holding a sword, the other, as Fame, soaring above at right

France - St Jean Pied-de-Port - Rue d Espagne (Spanish Road) Date: circa 1910s

Germany Hameln
The Childrens Hill at Hameln (formerly Hamelin) into which the Pied Piper is said to have led the children of the town in revenge for ill- treatment by the townsfolk. Date: medieval

Pied Kingfisher, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Eurasian Avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta) chick, wading in shallow water, Norfolk, England, may

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"Pied: A Tapestry of Colors and Stories" Picture No. 11092007 showcases the vibrant world of pied, where contrasting hues dance together in perfect harmony. Just like the Pied Wagtail, nature's artist, who flaunts its black and white plumage with elegance. Speaking of legends, we cannot forget The Pied Piper of Hamelin. This timeless tale reminds us that even a simple tune can hold immense power to captivate hearts and lead us on unexpected journeys. In Picture No. 11992774, Little pied cormorants grace Kangaroo Island in Australia. Their striking appearance mirrors the island's diverse landscapes - a testament to Mother Nature's creativity. Art takes many forms; "Un Bon Coup de Pied" by Nick is an example that transcends boundaries. It invites us to explore emotions through brushstrokes and colors, leaving our minds enriched with new perspectives. Picture No. 10893914 brings forth memories of childhood innocence as we join the Pied Piper/Greenaway/Kid trio on their whimsical adventures through enchanting realms filled with music and laughter. The pied currawong (Strepera graculina) emerges as a symbol of resilience amidst adversity in its picture-perfect form (Pied Piper/Greenaway/Rat). Its glossy feathers reflect light even in darkness – reminding us to find strength within ourselves during challenging times. Nature continues to inspire awe with creatures like the pied avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta), gracefully wading through marshes with its distinctive black-and-white plumage. Its presence evokes tranquility while showcasing nature's impeccable design sense. As we conclude this tapestry of colors and stories surrounding "pied, " let us remember The Pied Piper of Hamelin once more – his mesmerizing tunes echoing through time as a reminder that sometimes it takes just one person to make a difference in our lives.