Birds Of Great Britain Collection (#3)

Cygnus cygnus, whooper swan
Plate 9 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Pluvialis apricaria, Eurasian golden plover

Turdus pilaris, fieldfare
Plate 35 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Xema sabini, Sabines gull
Plate 67 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Prunella modularis, dunnock
Plate 55 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Calidris minuta, little stint
Plate 72 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Limnodromus griseus, short-billed dowitcher
Plate 76 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Galerida cristata, crested lark
Plate 17 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Carduelis chloris, European greenfinch

Columba oenas, stock dove
Plate 2 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Cuculus canorus, common cuckoo chick
Plate 68 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Larus hyperboreus, glaucous gull
Plate 57 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aythya ferina, common pochard
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Sterna paradisaea, Arctic tern
Plate 72 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Sterna caspia, Caspian tern
Plate 68 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Porzana porzana, spotted crake
Plate 88 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anas querquedula, garganey
Plate 17 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aythya fuligula, tufted duck
Plate 23 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anthus campestris, tawny pipit
Plate 9 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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

Oceanodroma leucorhoa, Leachs storm petrel
Plate 85 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Melanocorypha calandra, calandra lark
Plate 19 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Ciconia nigra, black stork
Plate 31 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Accipiter nisus, Eurasian sparrow hawk
Plate 10 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Carduelis cannabina, common linnet
Plate 49 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Emberiza hortulana, ortolan bunting
Plate 27 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anas penelope, Eurasian widgeon
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Buteo buteo, Eurasian buzzard
Plate 6 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Sterna sandvicensis, Sandwich tern
Plate 69 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Alauda arvensis, Eurasian skylark
Plate 15 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Charadrius dubius, little ringed plover
Plate 42 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Regulus ignicapilla, firecrest
Plate 70 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Platalea leucorodia, Eurasian spoonbill
Plate 32 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aythya nyroca, ferruginous duck
Plate 21 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Circus aeruginosus, western marsh harrier
Plate 24 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Melancorypha leucoptera, white-winged lark
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Acrocephalus paludicola, aquatic warbler
Plate 76 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Dendrocopos minor, lesser spotted woodpecker
Plate 72 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Ficedula hypoleuca, pied flycatcher
Plate 17 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Otus scops, Eurasian scops owl
Plate 33 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Corvus frugilegus, rook
Plate 60 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Larus canus, mew gull
Plate 60 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anthus trivialis, tree pipit

Parus ater, coal tit
Plate 25 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Serinus serinus, European serin
Plate 38 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Panurus biarmicus, bearded tit
Plate 30 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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"Birds of Great Britain: A Diverse Avian Tapestry" From the majestic Falco rusticolus, also known as the gyrfalcon, to the charming Emberiza calandra or corn bunting, Great Britain is home to a fascinating array of bird species. One cannot help but be captivated by the ethereal beauty of Nyctea scandiaca, commonly known as the snowy owl. With its pure white plumage and piercing yellow eyes, this magnificent creature stands out against any wintry backdrop. The Phalacrocorax aristotelis or European shag is another avian resident found along British coastlines. These sleek black birds are often seen perched on rocky cliffs, their feathers glistening in the sunlight. In contrast to these dark-hued birds, we have Oriolus oriolus - the Eurasian golden oriole. Its vibrant yellow plumage and melodious song bring a burst of color and joy to woodlands across Great Britain. Motacilla alba, better known as the white wagtail, can be spotted near rivers and lakes throughout the country. Their distinctive wagging tails add an element of charm to their already delightful presence. Venturing into meadows and grasslands reveals one of nature's hidden gems - Crex crex or corncrake. This elusive bird's unique call echoes through fields during summer evenings when it emerges from its well-concealed hiding spots. Aegithalos caudatus or long-tailed tit brings a touch of whimsy with its fluffy appearance and long tail that seems almost disproportionate for such a small bird. They flit about in flocks among trees and shrubs like tiny acrobats. Carduelis flammea cabaret adds splashes of crimson with its vibrant red head cap amongst frost-covered branches during winter months; this lesser redpoll brightens up even the gloomiest of days.