Birds Of Great Britain Collection (#4)

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

Corvus corone, carrion crow
Plate 58 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Phalaropus fulicarius, grey phalarope
Plate 81 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Ardeola ralloides, squacco heron
Plate 25 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Jynx torquilla, northern wryneck
Plate 76 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Clamator glandarius, great spotted cuckoo
Plate 69 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Fulmaris glacialis, northern fulmar
Plate 82 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Bubulcus ibis, cattle egret
Plate 24 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Parus cristatus, crested tit
Plate 26 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Chlidonias hybrida, whiskered tern
Plate 77 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Phylloscopus trochilus, willow warbler
Plate 65 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Larus fuscus, lesser black-backed gull
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Tadorna ferruginea, ruddy shelduck
Plate 12 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Ficedula parva, red-breasted flycatcher
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Milvus migrans, black kite
Plate 23 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Emberiza pusilla, little bunting
Plate 25 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Eremophila alpestris, horned lark
Plate 18 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Emberiza cirlus, cirl bunting
Plate 23 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Lullula arborea, woodlark
Plate 16 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (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.