Blackcap Collection (#2)

Picture No. 10777708
Blackcap - having ring put on leg. (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10983458
Eurasian Blackcap - adult female in flight Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Martin Hellicar from Birdlife Cyprus holding a limestrick with trapped Blackcap Cyprus autumn

Akis an officer from the British Sovereign Base Area Police anti trapping unit at Dekeleia holds a Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla rescued from a trappers mist nest in Cyprus autumn

Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla on fat feeder in garden

Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla male bathing in puddle Norfolk spring

Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla, in song kent april

Blackcap - Syl via atricapil la, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Blackcap - Syl via atricapil la, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Blackcap, Sylvia atricapilla.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

Picture No. 11808817
Blackcap adult male bathing Germany Date:

Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla), illustration of greyish warbler, the male has a black cap, perched on orange flower

Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla), adult male

Picture No. 11676659
Blackcap female bathing Date:

The Black-Cap, illustration from A History of British Birds by Thomas Bewick
XJF488969 The Black-Cap, illustration from A History of British Birds by Thomas Bewick, first published 1797 (woodcut) by Bewick

Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla), male in an apple tree, Germany, Europe

Blackcap -Sylvia atricapilla-, young bird perched on tree branch, waiting to be fed

Picture No. 11071212
Blackcap female eating Pyracantha berries - Cornwall, UK. Date:

Picture No. 10777720
Blackcap - captured in netting so it can be ringed. (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10888409
Blackcap - bathing (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10883782
Blackcap threatning Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) - at woodland pool (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10883742
Blackcap - female in woodland (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10855445
BLACKCAP - male in winter, perched in berried bush (Sylvia atricapilla ) Date:

Picture No. 10851523
Blackcap - male feeding young at nest (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10783201
Blackcap - being ringed. (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10983459
Eurasian Blackcap - adult female drinking water Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10983457
Eurasian Blackcap - adult female drinking water Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10983456
Eurasian Blackcap - adult female in flight - with reflection Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10899832
Blackcap - male singing in Spring (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10899055
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10899050
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

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Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

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Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

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Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10899053
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10898496
Blackcap - male in hands - ringing the birds for the STOC Progamme (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Picture No. 10898497
Blackcap - female in hands - ringing the birds for the STOC Progamme (Sylvia atricapilla) Date:

Blackcap feeding on Elderberries

Blackcap in Elderberry tree

Blackcap at nest feeding young, taken using available light only in 1934 Staverton Forest Suffolk. By Eric Hosking

Blackcap male

Blackcap a young male on Hawthorn tree

Blackcap. Sylvia Atricapilla

Blackcap caught on limestick Cyprus

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

Blackacap Sylvia atricapilla caught in trappers illegal mist net Cyprus autumn

Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla being released from limestick by using water to make lime more soluble Cyprus autumn

Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla illegally trapped on limestick for use as ambelopulia Cyprus

Sylvia atricapilla, blackcap
Plate 60 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Blackcap: From Illegal Trapping to Autumnal Huddles" In a recent raid on an illegal trapping operation by the Game Fund in the Republic, authorities seized numerous dead birds, including the elusive blackcap. These small songbirds, scientifically known as Sylvia atricapilla, are renowned for their melodious calls and striking appearance. One captivating image showcases a male blackcap perched amidst blossoming flowers in Hungary during April. The vibrant colors of nature beautifully complement this bird's plumage, making it a sight to behold. Another intriguing lithograph from 1897 displays eggs of various European birds, among them being those of crows, swallows, hawks, blue tits - and yes - even blackcaps. The significance of these eggs lies not only in their historical value but also in highlighting the diversity found within avian species. Classified under NFP 1180 and NFP 1177 respectively, these illustrations offer glimpses into our fascination with ornithology throughout time. Moving forward to autumn in central Finland during October reveals yet another side of the blackcap's life cycle. A male blackcap is captured against a backdrop of rose hips; his presence signifies both resilience and adaptation as he prepares for colder months ahead. Interestingly enough, female and male blackcaps have been observed huddling together for warmth before embarking on long migratory journeys. This heartwarming behavior emphasizes their social bonds and survival instincts. Bird ringing activities provide valuable insights into migration patterns and population dynamics. A snapshot captures a moment when a blackcap hangs delicately within a net during such an event in Vrhnika – reminding us that scientific research plays an essential role in understanding these enigmatic creatures better. The allure surrounding the blackcap extends beyond its natural habitat; it has inspired artists too. A color lithograph dedicated solely to this species showcases its unique features while adding artistic flair to its portrayal.