Birds And People Collection (page 2)

Little Swift Apus affinis nests under building arch Masai Mara Kenya

The spectacular dance from the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh - the land of Lord Krishna and his consort - Radha. Mauyr dance (Peacock Dance)

Jiwaka Tribe from Western Highlands at Mt Hagen Show Papua New Guinea Note head dress made from Cassowary feathers

Owl carving on victorian pew end Gloucester Cathedral

House Martin Delichon urbicum at nest under eaves Northumberland UK summer

Lacquer mirror with painted guineafowl feathers Kenya East Africa

Edible Swiflet nests on sale in medicine shop in Singapore for making birds nest soup

Hawking with Northern Goshawk Norfolk winter

Dead Pheasants and shotgun Norfolk winter

Kikuyu warrior wearing headress made of Helmeted Guineafowl feathers Tomson Falls Kenya

House Martin Delichon urbicum leaving nest under eaves of house Northumberland UK

Rhea feathers being sold as feather dusters on street in Santiago Chile

Purple Martin House Progne subis Nr Homestead Florida USA

Kitkung Nampaso a Masai Warrior wearing Ostrich feather head dress as worn during Euonoto ceremonies signifying the final stages of warriorhood Masai Mara Kenya

Tribal performers from the Anglimp District in Waghi Province Western Highlands Papua New Guinea performing at a Sing-sing - Hagen Show Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Kazhak Falconer with Saker Falcon at eagle hunters festival in western Mongolia

Juiwika Tribe from Western Highlands at Sing-sing at the Paiya Show in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Pheasant? mosaic Paphos in Cyprus, one of the strongholds of the Ptolemaic kings. Paphos Mosaics dated to 3rd century AD in House of Dionysos

Common Bulbuls Pycnonotus babatus scavenging for scraps on table in safari lodge in Masai Mara Kenya

Kazakh hunter with Saker Falcon at Eagle hunters festival near Ulgii in western Mongolia October

A relief from the walls of the tomb of Rahotep at Maydum Egypt dating to 2600 BC. This offering list for the dead was typical for tombs for important people

A scultured relief from the walls of the North West Palace in Nimrud the Assyrian capital in northern Iraq. The relef shows an attack on an enemy town with a vulture plucking at the body of a dead

Red Granite Sarcophagus from Giza Egypt dating to 2400 BC

14th C Chinese black lacquer dish showing two Mandarins against Lotus and water plants

Sculptured wall relief depicting an Eagle headed protective Spirit from Temple of Ninurta at Nimrud the Assyrian capital in Northern Iraq, dates from 865 -860 BC

Stained glass window in cathedral Santo Domingo de la Calzada depicting a hen and cockerel representing the miracle of the pilgrim Hugonell. La Rioja Spain

Imperial roof decoration known as roof charms or roof-figures - these only found on official buildings of the empire - lead figure is a man riding a Phoenix. Forbidden City Beijing China

Feeding Feral Pigeons in front of Gandan Manastery in Ulan Bator Mongolia September

House Martins building nest under eaves of house Kent May

Detail ofletter writing box owned by B. Tserendorj the first Prime Minister of the Peoples Republic of Mongolia 1924-28. Depicts peacocks

Kazakh eagle hunter inside his Ger with his Golden Eagle near Bayan-Ulgii in Altai Mountains western Mongolia

Dalai Han an Kazakh eagle hunter with his Golden Eagle Bayan Ulgii in Altai Mountains western Mongolia

Kazakh eagle hunter with his Golden Eagle Uglii in Altai Mountains western Mongolia

Dalai Han an Kazakh eagle hunter with his Golden Eagle Uglii in Altai Mountains western
Dalai Han an Kazakh eagle hunter with his Golden Eagle Bayan-Ulgii in Altai Mountains western Mongolia

eagle hunters Golden Eagle Aquila chrtsaetos complete with hood Ugli western Mongolia

Kazakh eagle hunters with their Golden Eagles Bayan-Ulgii in Altai Mountains western Mongolia

Dalai Han an Kazakh eagle hunter with his Golden Eagle Bayan-Ulgii in Altai Mountains western Mongolia

watching Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis arriving on roosting pond Bosque del Apache New Mexico USA January

Saker x Gyr Falcon hybrid and two falconers from Abu Dhabi in UAE at 2nd International Falconry Festival held in Reading UK July 2009

Dancers at Candaba Bird Festival Luzon Philippines

A frieze depicting a Cockerel from a tomb at Xanthos in Lycia Turkey dates to between 470 and 460 BC. It was a Lycian tradition to sacrifice cockerels

Glyph of a Parrot with a nut in bill from a Mayan Temple ay Yaxha in Peten Guatemala (Probably dates between 250 and 900 AD)

Pate made from Capercailie Finland

Blue Tit on feeder and gardener Kent winter

Migrant Redd Warbler perched on passengers shoulder on P&O Ferry in Bay Of Biscay, August 2001

Blackcap caught on limestick Cyprus

BirdLife Field Officer with a Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla illegally trapped on limestick for use as ambelopulia Cyprus

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"Birds and People: A Timeless Connection Across Cultures and Centuries" From ancient Egypt to modern-day Mongolia, birds have captivated the hearts of people throughout history. The intricate details of an Alexander McQueen dress adorned with Magpie motifs pay homage to the enchanting beauty of these feathered creatures. Travel back in time to Thebes, Egypt, where a mural from the tomb-chapel of Nebamun transports us to a world dating back to 1350 - 1400 BC. This nobleman's appreciation for avian life is evident as colorful birds grace the walls, showcasing their significance in Egyptian culture. Across continents, in Hokkaido, Japan, a stained glass window depicts graceful Japanese Cranes. These elegant creatures symbolize longevity and good fortune within Japanese folklore. Delving deeper into history, we discover an intricately decorated Ostrich egg from around 600 BC. Once used as a water container and adorned with exquisite designs, it serves as a testament to humanity's fascination with birds' unique attributes. Moving forward through time brings us to Akhmim during the 5th-7th century AD when textile panels showcased birds intertwined with anhk-crosses – symbols representing life and eternity – weaving together spirituality and nature. Journeying across landscapes takes us to western Mongolia where eagle hunters embark on their way towards the Eagle Hunters festival. Their bond with majestic eagles demonstrates how humans can form deep connections with these magnificent creatures. Closer to home in Norfolk lies an unexpected sight: gulls flocking around rubbish tips during winter months. Herring Gulls and Black-headed Gulls find sustenance amidst human waste—a reminder that our actions impact even those who soar above us. Artistic expressions also celebrate this timeless connection between birds and people; marble relief sculptures like "Leda and the Swan" from the 3rd century AD depict mythical tales intertwining human lives with avian forms.