Bracken Collection (page 6)

Upland habitat with hills covered in bracken, Elan Valley, Powys, Wales, July

View of walkers descending through bracken covered fellside towards lake with rain squall overhead, looking from Catbells, Derwent Water, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, October

Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) mass growing on quartzite ridge and hill habitat, Stiperstones, Shropshire, England, August

Small Angle Shades (Euplexia lucipara) caterpillar, on Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) frond in ancient woodland, Gelli Hir Wood Nature Reserve, Gower Peninsula, West Glamorgan, South Wales, August

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, with head covered in grass and bracken, after thrashing during rut, Richmond Park, London, England, October

Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) two sows, used for bracken control in fenced area of woodland, Dundreggan Estate, Glen Moriston, Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

Hayne Down in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bowermans Nose on Hayne Down in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fallow deer in bracken. Female fallow deer (Dama dama) amongst autumn bracken (Pteridium sp.). This common species of deer is native to western Eurasia, but has been introduced widely elsewhere

Woodland in autumn. Photographed in the UK

Black-tailed skimmer dragonfly C014 / 0475
Black-tailed skimmer dragonfly. Female Black-tailed skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum) at rest on bracken. Photographed in Studland Heath, Dorset, UK, in June

Keeled skimmer dragonfly. Female keeled skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) at rest on a bracken (Pteridium sp.) frond. Keeled skimmers are native to Europe

Young bracken shoots, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

DOG - Border collie standing in bracken
JD-23387 DOG - Border collie standing in bracken John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Stonechat - female standing on top of old bracken and keeping watch - May - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England
GUY-140 Stonechat - female standing on top of old bracken and keeping watch - May Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England Saxicola torquata Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display

Roche Rock - Cornwall - UK
DAC-1158 Roche Rock Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Burnt Gorse Stems - with Bracken in the background - Wales, UK
DAC-782 Burnt Gorse Stems - with Bracken in the background Wales, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Grasshopper Warbler - Summer - UK - on Bracken
DAC-897 Grasshopper Warbler - Summer - on Bracken UK Locustella naevia David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

DOG - Border collie standing in bracken
JD-23386 DOG - Border collie standing in bracken John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pteridium aquilinum, bracken
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Pteris ciliata

Castle Crag in the mist near Grange, Borrowdale, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Frosty leaves including oak and bracken in Old Spring Wood near Summerbridge, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Two windswept trees, near Hexworthy, Dartmoor, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) close-up of fallen leaf, on Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) frond, in autumn colour, Greno Woods Reserve, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, November

Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) fronds in autumn colour, Greno Woods Reserve, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, October

Red Deer - Stag at sunrise - Richmond Park UK 14978
BB-2669 Red Deer - Stag at sunrise Richmond Park UK Cervus elaphus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bracken - Autumn patterns
LBO-158 BRACKEN - AUTUMN PATTERNS Ian Beames contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bracken - Autumn colour
CMB-124 BRACKEN - FERNS IN AUTUMN COLOUR Autumn Colour Chris Martin Bahr contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red Deer - Stag in bracken - Richmond Park UK 14949
BB-2647 Red Deer - Stag in bracken Richmond Park UK Cervus elaphus Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red Deer - Stag roaring in bracken - Richmond Park UK 14948
BB-2646 Red Deer - Stag roaring in bracken Richmond Park UK Cervus elaphus Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red Deer - Stag at sunrise - Richmond Park UK 14977
BB-2668 Red Deer - Stag at sunrise Richmond Park UK Cervus elaphus Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fire charred heathland with new bracken growth - Cannock Chase AONB - Staffordshire UK
DOW-393 Fire charred heathland with new bracken growth Cannock Chase AONB - Staffordshire UK Steve Downer contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

New Forest Pony, foal, standing beside bracken in autumn colour, in early morning mist, New Forest, Hampshire, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) hind, standing amongst bracken, Richmond Park, London, England, october

Birch & Bracken
Birch and bracken in Epping Forest, Essex, England. Date: 1930s

Scottish Moorland
A typical moorland scene near Colintraive, Argyllshire, Scotland. It consists of a mixture of heather, rough pasture, bogland, bracken and small sized trees and bushes. Date: 1930s

BRACKEN
Bracken in Epping Forest, Essex, England. Date: 1930s

Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) close-up of fronds in autumn colour, Powys, Wales, november

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, with bracken decoration on antlers for enhanced display during rut, Leicestershire, England, september

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) doe, with tongue sticking out, standing amongst bracken, Knole Park, Kent, England, february

Highland Cattle, cow, feeding amongst heather and bracken on lowland heathland, Hothfield Heathlands, Kent, England, july

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) habit, growing amongst bracken in autumn colour, Mogshade Hill, Dorset, England, november

Rabbit sitting in the autumn sun

An autumn view Blaxhall Heath common, Tunstall Forest, Suffolk, England

Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) adult, underside, resting on bracken frond, England, june

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Bracken: A Tapestry of Beauty and Life in the Heathland" Nestled amidst the breathtaking Langdale Pikes in the Lake District UK, lies a captivating sight - bracken. This resilient fern species blankets the heathland with its vibrant green fronds, creating an enchanting tapestry that beckons explorers to immerse themselves in nature's embrace. DCH00121007 captures this picturesque scene perfectly, showcasing a Suffolk cross ewe tenderly guiding her young lambs through the lush bracken-filled landscape, and is a testament to how these ferns provide shelter and sustenance for wildlife, fostering life's delicate balance. In Diana of the Hunt, 1901 (w / c on paper), we witness an artistic interpretation of bracken's significance as it intertwines with mythology. The goddess Diana stands amidst this verdant foliage, embodying both grace and strength—a symbol of nature's power and beauty. Even majestic Red Deer stags cannot resist the allure during rutting season. In Richmond Park, London, a stag proudly displays antlers adorned with remnants of thrashed vegetation—an emblematic display of dominance intertwined with nature's resilience. But it is not just fauna that finds solace among these emerald fronds; flora too flourishes within their midst. Heather blooms vibrantly on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, England—its purple hues contrasting against the sea of green provided by bracken. Together they create a harmonious symphony for all who wander through this idyllic landscape. As autumn arrives and red deer roar during rutting season across UK woodlands like Wastwater or River Farrar, one can't help but be captivated by their primal calls echoing through dense thickets of bracken-covered forest floors. These ancient ferns bear witness to centuries-old rituals played out against their backdrop—a reminder that life cycles continue, and nature's wonders endure.