Drake Collection (page 2)

USA, Florida, Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Black-bellied whistling duck drakes

Canada, British Columbia, Boundary Bay, wood duck close-up

Canada, British Columbia, Boundary Bay, wood duck drakes resting

USA, South Texas. Aranas National Wildlife Refuge, blue-winged teal drake

Wood duck drake calling, Southern California, USA

Wood duck drake calling, Southern California, USA

Ring-necked duck drake, Southern California wetland, USA

Cinnamon teal drake preening, Southern California, USA

USA, Southern California, Poway, wood duck drakes

USA, Southern California, Poway, wood duck drake drying wings

Northern pintail duck, foraging in flooded agriculture field, migration stop, USA, Washington

Northern pintail drake, foraging in flooded farmers field, USA, Oregon

USA, Washington State. National Wildlife Refuge, mallard drake drying wings

USA, Washington State. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, mallard drake, autumn flight

Mallard drake flying

USA, Washington State. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, mallard drake flying

USA, Washington State. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, mallard drake flying

USA, Washington State. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, mallard drake flying

USA, Washington State. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, mallard drake flying

Gadwall duck flying, Colorado wetlands, USA

Drake Pintail, 1682. Creator: Rochus van Veen
Drake Pintail, 1682

Sir Francis Drake attacking a Spanish treasure ship (actually a Portuguese carrack, the Sao Filipe, containing gold, spices and silk), off the Azores, 8 June 1587

Rouen ducks, Anas platyrhynchos, cock and hen. Bred by J. K. Fowler and winner of cup at Aylesbury. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Old Map of Birmingham 1832 by James Drake
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Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) male drake, Valkenhorst Nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

Picture No. 12478752
Common Teal - drake in breeding plumage - Germany Date:

Male Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos, taking off from the water
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Male Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos, taking off from the water
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Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) drake standing on frozen pond during snowstorm. Richmond Park, London, UK. January

Green-winged teal drake

Blue nasturtium or Indian cress, Tropaeolum azureum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Canyon or Menzies gooseberry, Ribes menziesii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley

Violet trumpet vine, Bignonia callistegioides (Painted bignonia, Bignonia picta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Map of Drakes route round the world, 1577-1580
Map of Sir Francis Drakes route round the world, 1577-1580, in The Queens Pirate, The tale of Drakes argosy of terror, by B J Clarke, illustrated by W G Savory. Date: 16th century

Himalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Himalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Edwardss Botanical Register" edited by John Lindley

Yellowstone National Park, wood duck drake in breeding plumage floats on the river while calling

The World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Creators: Unknown, Emery Walker Ltd
The World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Map of the world during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The key shows: Mediaeval Trade routes, (the shipping in Asiatic seas was oriental)

Green-winged teal drake

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male swimming on water in the Beijing area, China, May

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Wood duck (Aix sponsa) drake in breeding plumage, paddling, Orange, California, USA. Non-ex

Falkland flightless steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus), a flightless duck endemic to the Falkland Islands. Male shows an orange, female a greenish beak. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Mallard Drake (Anas platyrhynchos) on walking on ice

Common Shellduck (Tadorna tadorna) male standing along the waters edge, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Picture No. 12009583
Mandarin Duck - drake in breeding plumage - Germany Date:

Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) male on loch on misty morning, Loch Vaa, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April

Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) male and two females on woodland loch at dawn on misty morning, Loch Vaa, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April

Drake Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) swimming through colourful reflections of trees at Glencoe Lochan. Scotland, UK. November

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Drake, the legendary English admiral, forever etched in history for his daring exploits on the high seas. With The Armada in sight, he stood tall upon Plymouth Hoe in 1880, a symbol of courage and resilience. As depicted by John Seymour Lucas in 1911, Drake's unwavering determination shines through. But beyond his naval triumphs, Drake's legacy extends to various realms. From music to nature, his name resonates with diverse associations. Mairzy Doats and Dozy Doats - a whimsical tune that captured hearts - perhaps even inspired Drake during moments of respite from battle. In Hessen, Germany, a pair of Mandarin Ducks gracefully swim across a serene lake. Their vibrant plumage reminiscent of the colorful tales surrounding Sir Francis Drake himself. A man who navigated uncharted waters fearlessly. Janet Baker's voice soared alongside Bryan Drake and Peter Pears' harmonies; their performances echoing through time as testaments to artistic brilliance intertwined with the spirit of exploration embodied by Sir Francis Drake. The Mallard Duck drake takes flight effortlessly; its wingspan mirroring the vastness of oceans conquered by its namesake centuries ago. Male and female ducks alike display beauty and grace while paying homage to this historical figure. Siebolds hosta flourishes under dappled sunlight; its leaves an emblematic tapestry representing growth and endurance akin to those qualities exhibited by Sir Francis Drake throughout his life at sea. Even in death did he leave an indelible mark: buried at sea near Portobelo, Panama – a final resting place befitting one who defied boundaries set forth by both land and water.