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Water Bird Collection (page 9)

"Captivating Water Birds: A Glimpse into their Enigmatic World" From the haunting tales of the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " where an albatross met a tragic fate

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Kussaro Lake, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Kussaro Lake, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Egyptian geese

Egyptian geese
Boris Lichtman

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Ducks in Vltava river near Charles Bridge at twilight, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Ducks in Vltava river near Charles Bridge at twilight, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Swan with Charles Bridge in background, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Swan with Charles Bridge in background, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Prague Castle and Charles Bridge on Vltava River in city at sunrise, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Prague Castle and Charles Bridge on Vltava River in city at sunrise, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Mute Swan family, United States of America, North America

Mute Swan family, United States of America, North America

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Kingfisher after bathing

Kingfisher after bathing
Boris Lichtman

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Scene upon the St. John s, Florida; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid

Scene upon the St. John s, Florida; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid
Scene upon the St. John s, Florida; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Background imageWater Bird Collection: The Green Heron (Ardea virescens); A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid

The Green Heron (Ardea virescens); A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid
The Green Heron (Ardea virescens); A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Venus in a Chariot drawn by Two Swans, ca. 1544. Creator: Master IQV

Venus in a Chariot drawn by Two Swans, ca. 1544. Creator: Master IQV
Venus in a Chariot drawn by Two Swans, ca. 1544

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Swan, c. 1937. Creator: Cleo Lovett

Swan, c. 1937. Creator: Cleo Lovett
Swan, c. 1937

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Naked woman (Leda) and swan (Zeus) embrace on a river bank; two figures jump

Naked woman (Leda) and swan (Zeus) embrace on a river bank; two figures jump... early 16th century. Creator: Anon
Naked woman (Leda) and swan (Zeus) embrace on a river bank; two figures jump into the water at middle ground; a town and bridge in the background. early 16th century

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Sarasvati, 1878 / 80. Creator: Unknown

Sarasvati, 1878 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Sarasvati, 1878/80

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Page 255. The Little Grebe, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 255. The Little Grebe, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670112 Page 255. The Little Grebe, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Page 434. The Bitern, or a Mire drum, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 434. The Bitern, or a Mire drum, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670224 Page 434. The Bitern, or a Mire drum, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Page 22. The Pelican of the Wilderness;the Tern or Sea Swallow, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 22. The Pelican of the Wilderness;the Tern or Sea Swallow, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669995 Page 22. The Pelican of the Wilderness; the Tern or Sea Swallow, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Page 438. The Great Crested Grebe, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 438. The Great Crested Grebe, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670225 Page 438. The Great Crested Grebe, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Don Quixote - Sancho Panze and the Geese

Don Quixote - Sancho Panze and the Geese
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Sancho Panze and the Geese

Background imageWater Bird Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Swan and the Cook

La Fontaines Fables - Swan and the Cook
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Swan and the Cook

Background imageWater Bird Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Tortoise and the two Ducks

La Fontaines Fables - Tortoise and the two Ducks
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Tortoise and the two Ducks

Background imageWater Bird Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Cormorant and the Fishes

La Fontaines Fables - Cormorant and the Fishes
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Cormorant and the Fishes

Background imageWater Bird Collection: La Fontaines Fables - The Heron

La Fontaines Fables - The Heron
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Heron

Background imageWater Bird Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Frogs who asked for a King

La Fontaines Fables - Frogs who asked for a King
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Frogs who asked for a King

Background imageWater Bird Collection: St. Lawrence Church and swans on River Thames in winter mist at dawn, Lechlade-on-Thames

St. Lawrence Church and swans on River Thames in winter mist at dawn, Lechlade-on-Thames, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWater Bird Collection: 1802_0047

1802_0047
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight taking off from lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: 1802_0033

1802_0033
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight landing on lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: 180220d0038

180220d0038
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A5104

P2A5104
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A5072

P2A5072
Northern Shoveler - drake resting on lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A5054

P2A5054
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight taking off from lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A5023

P2A5023
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight taking off from lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A4932

P2A4932
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight taking off from lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A4904

P2A4904
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight taking off from lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A4870

P2A4870
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A4683

P2A4683
Mallard Duck - silhouette of flock flying at dusk, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A4678

P2A4678
Greylag goose - blurred impression of birds flying at dusk, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A4669

P2A4669
Greylag goose - silhouette of birds flying at dusk, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: P2A4656

P2A4656
Northern Shoveler - silhouette of two drakes and two ducks at twilight swimming on lagoon, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Whooper Swan flight 08

Whooper Swan flight 08
Whooper Swan - adult swan in flight - Germany Date: 07-Jan-17

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Common Shelduck family 08

Common Shelduck family 08
Common Shelduck - female with ducklings - Germany Date: 31-May-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Common Shelduck family 05

Common Shelduck family 05
Common Shelduck - female with ducklings - Germany Date: 31-May-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Common Shelduck duckling 09

Common Shelduck duckling 09
Common Shelduck - duckling - Germany Date: 31-May-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Common Shelduck duckling 07

Common Shelduck duckling 07
Common Shelduck - duckling swimming - Germany Date: 30-May-19

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Black Swan ~ on urban lake ~ Gijon, Asturias, Spain

Black Swan ~ on urban lake ~ Gijon, Asturias, Spain
Black Swan - on urban lake - Gijon, Asturias, Spain. Black Swan - on urban lake - Gijon, Asturias, Spain

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Swan, late Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century

Swan, late Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Untitled Valentine (Children, Swans, and Butterflies), 1860 / 69. Creator: John Windsor

Untitled Valentine (Children, Swans, and Butterflies), 1860 / 69. Creator: John Windsor
Untitled Valentine (Children, Swans, and Butterflies), 1860/69

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Projet d assiette (Leda) (Design for a Plate [Leda])

Projet d assiette (Leda) (Design for a Plate [Leda]), frontispiece from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Background imageWater Bird Collection: Bust of a Man Draped with a Swan, Yorkshire, 1780 / 90. Creator: Leeds Pottery

Bust of a Man Draped with a Swan, Yorkshire, 1780 / 90. Creator: Leeds Pottery
Bust of a Man Draped with a Swan, Yorkshire, 1780/90



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"Captivating Water Birds: A Glimpse into their Enigmatic World" From the haunting tales of the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " where an albatross met a tragic fate, to the heartwarming sight of two Northern Gannets gracefully touching beaks in greeting, water birds have always held a special place in our imagination. In Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, these majestic Morus bassanus create a mesmerizing spectacle as they engage in their unique ritual. Just like the vibrant Roman mosaic depicting red mullets and ducks together, these birds remind us of nature's harmonious symphony. The enchanting painting "The Wild Swans (The Twelve Brothers Turned Into Swans)" transports us to a world where transformation and resilience intertwine. Similarly, witnessing a flock of snow geese soaring through Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge fills our hearts with awe for their collective grace. As we delve deeper into history, an unknown artist's altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville reveals Saint Hugh of Lincoln surrounded by ethereal beauty. These intricate details capture not only his devotion but also the delicate presence of waterfowl nearby. Nature's wonders continue to unfold at Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk in March when Coot Fulica atra graces us with its elegant presence. The narrowboats moored on Kennet and Avon Canal at sunset offer solace amidst this picturesque scene—a moment frozen in time. Inspired by Salomon Gessner's masterpiece "Leda and the Swan, " we are reminded that even within mythology lies an appreciation for water birds' allure. Their elegance is further exemplified by Smew Duck Waterfowl bird and Pintail Duck Waterfowl bird—symbols of tranquility floating upon serene waters. Water birds embody both mystery and serenity; they captivate our senses and remind us of the delicate balance between humanity and nature.