Collects Collection (#5)

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adults, in plastic bucket, rescued by volunteer before attempting to cross road at night, during migration to reach breeding site, Italy, march

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adults, being rescued by volunteer before attempting to cross road at night, during migration to reach breeding site, Italy, march

Cliff Swallow (Hirundo pyrrhonota) adult, collecting nesting material in beak, Rockport, Texas, U. S. A. april
Cliff Swallow (Hirundo pyrrhonota) adult, collecting nesting material in beak, Rockport, Texas, U.S.A. april

Dairy farming, milk being collected off farm in tanker, England, november

German Wasp (Vespula germanica) adult, close-up of head, chewing wood from boardwalk to make paper for nest, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, august

Domestic refuse and recycling, waiting for collection on housing estate, Guildford, Surrey, England, april

Little Corella (Cacatua sanguinea) adult, collecting stick from ground, Northern Territory, Australia

European Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult female, with leaves in beak for lining nest, at nest entrance in tree trunk, Powys, Wales, march

Collecting the mail on Christmas Eve - Ashley Street, London
Collecting the mail on Christmas Eve 1955 - Ashley Street, London. The postal van bears the slightly humorous slogan (in regard to the date this photograph was taken) Post Early for Christmas !

Raking Fir cones
Women raking up and gathering fir cones into wicker backpacks Date: circa 1910s

Picking Tea Leaves - Kobe, Japan Date: circa 1933

Collecting Albatross eggs - Laysan Island
Collecting Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) eggs on Laysan Island, Hawaii (for sale in the markets of Honolulu) Date: 1905

Gathering Limpets - Birsay, Orkney
An old man gathering Limpets from the rocks on the beach at Birsay, Orkney, Scotland Date: 1908

Jack, Firemans Dog
Jack, the Firemans Dog, collects in aid of firemen, though whether to buy them a new fire engine, or better living quarters, is not stated. Date: early 20th century

Farm workers harvesting crop of commercially grown Rose (Rosa sp. ) buds for perfume industry, Central Bulgaria, may
Farm workers harvesting crop of commercially grown Rose (Rosa sp.) buds for perfume industry, Central Bulgaria, may

Aluminum cans in recycling bin, England, april

Plastic waterbutt for catching rainwater off greenhouse in a garden, Bouldon, Shropshire, England, september

Researcher storing alcohol preserved Nitsches Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei) dead specimen in ethanol, with tissue samples for molecular analysis, during field survey in tropical montane rainforest

OMSCO Organic Milk Cooperative tanker, used for collecting organic milk, Chipping, Lancashire, England, may

Bumblebee (Apidae sp. ) adult, close-up of full pollen sac, hind legs used to comb pollen into pollen sacs after
Bumblebee (Apidae sp.) adult, close-up of full pollen sac, hind legs used to comb pollen into pollen sacs after visiting flowers, Leicestershire, England, april

Farm worker harvesting crop of commercially grown Rose (Rosa sp. ) buds for perfume industry, Central Bulgaria, may
Farm worker harvesting crop of commercially grown Rose (Rosa sp.) buds for perfume industry, Central Bulgaria, may

Olive (Olea europea) grove, view of farmland with old vats used for collecting rainwater, La Mancha, Spain, january

Kashmiri girl, standing in water holding vessel, Dal Lake, Srinagar, Kashmir, India

Waterbutt in frost covered garden vegetable plot at dawn, Suffolk, England, november

Metal recycler collecting assorted scrap metal with mechanical grabber on farm, Powys, Wales, july

Harvester Ant (Messor barbara) adult workers, large and small headed types, collecting seeds, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Norwegian Wasp (Dolichovespula norwegica) adult worker, collecting wood pulp for nest building material, Powys, Wales, april

Eurasian Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) adult female, collecting nesting material in beak, perched on flowering gorse, Norfolk, England, april

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) adult female, in flight, with nesting material in talons, landing at nest with chicks, Finland

Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) adult, collecting nesting material, Queensland, Australia

Leafcutter Ant (Atta sp. ) two adults, cutting segments out of leaf, Yasuni N. P. Amazon, Ecuador
Leafcutter Ant (Atta sp.) two adults, cutting segments out of leaf, Yasuni N.P. Amazon, Ecuador

Common White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) adult, feeding on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flower in urban garden, Leicestershire, England, june

Red-headed Weaver (Anaplectes rubriceps) adult male, breeding plumage, stripping bark for nest building material, Kenya

Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus littoralis) adult, with food in beak, standing on rock, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway, june

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) adult female, collecting nesting material, standing in shallow water, Nebraska, U.S.A. april

Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus kelinschmidti) adult, with food in beak near nestsite, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, may

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"Collecting: A Fascinating Tapestry of Treasures" From the Pearly King's vibrant collection of buttons to the ancient Druids' gathering of mistletoe, humans have always been drawn to collecting. Mlle. Lyska Kostio cherishes her assortment of dolls, each one a unique character with its own story to tell. In nature's realm, an Atlantic Puffin proudly displays its prized catch - sandeels and seaweed clutched tightly in its beak. On rocky shores, this charismatic bird showcases its exceptional hunting skills while adding to its nourishing collection. Venturing into rural landscapes, we find a woman from Auvergne diligently collecting walnuts; her hands stained brown from countless hours spent harvesting these nutritious gems. Meanwhile, an English Rural Postman meticulously gathers letters and parcels as he traverses picturesque villages on his daily rounds. Sports enthusiasts witness the artistry of collection on different playing fields. Jean Bouilhou skillfully collects lineouts in rugby matches, showcasing his agility and strategic prowess. Nathan Sharpe, Matthew Burke, Reuben Thorne, Danny Grewcock - all renowned athletes who excel at collecting balls during intense moments on the field. And then there is Martin Johnson - a legend whose ability to collect balls has become synonymous with leadership and determination. Whether it be tangible objects or intangible achievements that are collected throughout life's journey, this innate human desire for accumulation reflects our yearning for meaning and connection. Each item gathered holds significance - a fragment of history or personal memory that adds depth to our existence. So let us celebrate collectors in all their forms - those who amass trinkets or knowledge alike - for they weave together the tapestry of human experience through their passion for preserving fragments that would otherwise fade away into obscurity.