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Collects Collection (#7)

"Collecting: A Fascinating Tapestry of Treasures" From the Pearly King's vibrant collection of buttons to the ancient Druids' gathering of mistletoe

Background imageCollects Collection: Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) adult male, with insects in beak, collecting food for chicks

Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) adult male, with insects in beak, collecting food for chicks, perched on cabbage leaf in field, Lincolnshire, England, july

Background imageCollects Collection: Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) adult, summer plumage, with insects in beak

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) adult, summer plumage, with insects in beak, returning to nest with food, Yell, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Background imageCollects Collection: Antarctic Shag (Phalacrocorax bransfieldensis) adult, collecting kelp for nesting material

Antarctic Shag (Phalacrocorax bransfieldensis) adult, collecting kelp for nesting material, Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, december

Background imageCollects Collection: Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) adult, in flight

Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) adult, in flight, collecting plant material to line nest, Transpantaneira, Mato Grosso, Brazil, september

Background imageCollects Collection: Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) adult, with nesting material in beak

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) adult, with nesting material in beak, colony sitting on nests during blizzard, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, november

Background imageCollects Collection: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) adult female, in flight, with beak full of insect food

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) adult female, in flight, with beak full of insect food, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, july

Background imageCollects Collection: Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) adult, in flight, with nesting material in beak

Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) adult, in flight, with nesting material in beak, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Background imageCollects Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flock, collecting nesting material on clifftop

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flock, collecting nesting material on clifftop, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire, Grampian, Scotland

Background imageCollects Collection: House Martin (Delichon urbica) adult, in flight, collecting mud for nesting material from puddle

House Martin (Delichon urbica) adult, in flight, collecting mud for nesting material from puddle on farmland, Warwickshire, England, june

Background imageCollects Collection: House Martin (Delichon urbica) adult, collecting mud for nesting material from puddle on farmland

House Martin (Delichon urbica) adult, collecting mud for nesting material from puddle on farmland, Warwickshire, England, april

Background imageCollects Collection: House Martin (Delichon urbica) three adults, collecting mud for nesting material from puddle

House Martin (Delichon urbica) three adults, collecting mud for nesting material from puddle on farmland, Warwickshire, England, june

Background imageCollects Collection: Common Magpie (Pica pica) adult, in flight, collecting nesting material, Kent, England, spring

Common Magpie (Pica pica) adult, in flight, collecting nesting material, Kent, England, spring

Background imageCollects Collection: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) adult, carrying nesting material, running in water, England

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) adult, carrying nesting material, running in water, England, may

Background imageCollects Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, collecting mud for nesting material

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, collecting mud for nesting material, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, may

Background imageCollects Collection: Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, collecting nesting material in beak during blizzard, Norfolk

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, collecting nesting material in beak during blizzard, Norfolk, England, winter

Background imageCollects Collection: Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) adult, with food in beak, perched on heather, Shropshire, England

Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) adult, with food in beak, perched on heather, Shropshire, England, june

Background imageCollects Collection: Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) adult, feeding on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) adult, feeding on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) crop in field, Lincolnshire, England, august

Background imageCollects Collection: Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) adult, feeding, collecting pollen from Elecampane

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) adult, feeding, collecting pollen from Elecampane (Inula helenium) flower in garden, England, july

Background imageCollects Collection: Nilgiri Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) adult, with food in beak, perched in bush on mountainside

Nilgiri Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) adult, with food in beak, perched in bush on mountainside, Eravikulam N. P
Nilgiri Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) adult, with food in beak, perched in bush on mountainside, Eravikulam N.P. Western Ghats, Kerala, Southern India, april

Background imageCollects Collection: Cinereous Harrier (Circus cinereus) adult female, in flight, carrying nesting material to pass to

Cinereous Harrier (Circus cinereus) adult female, in flight, carrying nesting material to pass to male in aerial display, Estancia Angostura, Santa Cruz, Argentina, november

Background imageCollects Collection: Black-browed Tit (Aegithalos bonvaloti) adult, with feathers in beak, collecting nesting material

Black-browed Tit (Aegithalos bonvaloti) adult, with feathers in beak, collecting nesting material, Yunnan, China, april

Background imageCollects Collection: Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta) adult, swimming, with nesting material in beak, Lagunilla, Jujuy

Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta) adult, swimming, with nesting material in beak, Lagunilla, Jujuy, Argentina, july

Background imageCollects Collection: Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) adult, with feather in beak

Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) adult, with feather in beak, collecting material for lining nest, Suffolk, England, march

Background imageCollects Collection: Austral Negrito (Lessonia rufa) adult male, with food in beak near nestsite, perched on bush

Austral Negrito (Lessonia rufa) adult male, with food in beak near nestsite, perched on bush, Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, december

Background imageCollects Collection: Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) adult female, summer plumage, collecting nesting material

Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) adult female, summer plumage, collecting nesting material, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Background imageCollects Collection: Jackdaw (Corvus monedula soemmerringii) Nordic race, four adults, collecting nesting material

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula soemmerringii) Nordic race, four adults, collecting nesting material, Tulcea, Danube Delta, Dobrogea, Romania, may

Background imageCollects Collection: Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) adult, with crest raised, with food in beak, returning to nestsite

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) adult, with crest raised, with food in beak, returning to nestsite, Extremadura, Spain

Background imageCollects Collection: Brown Jay (Psilorhinus morio) adult, collecting nesting material on lowland forest floor, Tikal N

Brown Jay (Psilorhinus morio) adult, collecting nesting material on lowland forest floor, Tikal N. P. Peten, Guatemala
Brown Jay (Psilorhinus morio) adult, collecting nesting material on lowland forest floor, Tikal N.P. Peten, Guatemala

Background imageCollects Collection: Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, in flight, carrying fishing net rope for nesting material

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, in flight, carrying fishing net rope for nesting material, Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland, may

Background imageCollects Collection: Firecrest (Regulus ignicapillus) adult male, collecting moss and lichen for nesting material

Firecrest (Regulus ignicapillus) adult male, collecting moss and lichen for nesting material, Northern Italy, march

Background imageCollects Collection: Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) adult, with wasp in beak, perched on branch, England, june

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) adult, with wasp in beak, perched on branch, England, june

Background imageCollects Collection: Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, swimming, carrying nesting material in beak

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, swimming, carrying nesting material in beak, Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, march




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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.