Jardine Collection (#6)

Black-bellied thorntail, Discosura langsdorffi (Langsdorffs humming-bird, Trochilus langsdorffii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Amethystine hummingbird, Trochilus amethystina). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystine (immature male)
Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystine, immature male (even-tailed amethystine hummingbird, Trochilus orthura). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Violet-crested plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi loddigesii (Loddiges hummingbird, Trochilus loddigesii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Rufous-breasted hermit, Glaucis hirsutus (Rufous-bellied hummingbird, Trochilus rufigaster). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Bronzy inca, Coeligena coeligena (Purple hummingbird, Trochilus coeligena). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Green violetear hummingbird, Colibri thalassinus (Blue-bellied saw-billed humming-bird, Trochilus anais). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

White-tailed sabrewing, Campylopterus ensipennis (Blue-throated sabrewing, Trochilus latipennis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Black-breasted hummingbird, Trochilus gramineus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

White-necked jacobin, Florisuga mellivora (White-collared hummingbird, Trochilus mellivorus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Sapphire-throated hummingbird, Lepidopyga coeruleogularis (Trochilus sapphirinus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Slender sheartail, Doricha enicura (Half-tailed hummingbird, Trochilus enicurus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Sparkling-tailed woodstar, Tilmatura dupontii (Duponts hummingbird, Trochilus dupontii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Peruvian sheartail, Thaumastura cora (Cora hummingbird, Trochilus cora). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds

Oasis hummingbird, Rhodopis vesper (Evening hummingbird, Trochilus vesper). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds

Fork-tailed woodnymph, Thalurania furcata (Violet forked-tailed humminbird, Trochilus furcatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus, female (Double-crested hummingbird, Trochilus cornutus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus, male (Double-crested hummingbird, Trochilus cornutus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Frilled coquette, Lophornis magnificus, female (Magnificent hummingbird, Trochilus magnificus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Fiery-tailed awlbill, Avocettula recurvirostris, juvenile (Avocet-billed hummingbird, Trochilus avocetta). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Frilled coquette, Lophornis magnificus, young male (Magnificent hummingbird, Trochilus magnificus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Festive coquette, Lophornis chalybeus (Audenets hummingbird, Trochilus audenetii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Tufted coquette, Lophornis ornatus, female (Tufted-necked hummingbird, Trochilus ornatus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Tufted coquette, Lophornis ornatus, male (Tufted-necked hummingbird, Trochilus ornatus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Hyacinth visorbearer, Augastes scutatus (Natterers hummingbird, Trochilus scutatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

White-vented violetear, Colibri serrirostris (Violet-tufted hummingbird, Trochilus petasophorus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Green-backed firecrown, Sephanoides sephaniodes (Violet-crowned hummingbird, Trochilus sephanoides). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Ruby-crested hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus (Trochilus moschitus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds

Black-breasted plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (Delalandes hummingbird, Trochilus delalandii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Saw-billed hermit, Ramphodon naevius (Spotted saw-billed hummingbird). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds

Slopehead catfish, Ageneiosus inermis (Dawalla of the Arawaaks, Hypothalmus davalla). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Tiger sorubim, Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum (Striped platystoma, Platystoma tigrinum). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes

Platynematichthys notatus catfish (Stripe-tailed pimelodus, Pimelodus notatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of

Flatwhiskered catfish, Pinirampus pirinampu (Black-spotted green pimelodus, Pimelodus insignis). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Blochs pim, Pimelodus blochii (Tiger pimelodus, Pimelodus arekaima). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Jaguar catfish, Liosomadoras oncinus (Marbled arius, Arius oncinus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Vignette showing Native Americans fishing
Title page with vignette showing Native Americans fishing with bow and arrow, nets and clubs, on the Essequibo river. Steel engraving by W.H

Portrait of Robert Schomburgk, Victorian ichthyologist, zoologist and diplomat. Steel engraving by Freeman from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Spiny catfish or bacu, Acanthodoras cataphractus (Chestnut-bellied doras, Doras castaneo-ventris). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Steindachnerina binotata (Double-marked salmon carp, Prochilodus binotatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of

Bocachico or koulimata, Prochilodus rubrotaeniatus (Pale red-streaked salmon carp, Prochilodus rubro-taeniatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Wolf fish, Hoplias malabaricus
Wolf fish, tiger fish or trahira, Hoplias malabaricus (Haimura, Erythrinus macrodon). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Banded schizodon or boga lisa, Schizodon fasciatus. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Payara, Hydrolycus armatus (Strong-toothed hydrocyon, Hydrocyon? armatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Cuviers pike-characin, Boulengerella cuvieri (Ocellated xiphostoma, Xiphostoma ocellatum). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Tetragonopterus chalceus (Schomburgks tetragonopterus, Tetragonopterus schomburgkii). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Pacu or pacupeba, Myleus pacu (Pacu of Guiana, Myletes pacu). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Spotted piranha, Serrasalmus marginatus (Red-bordered saw-bellied salmon, Serrasalmo emarginatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

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"Jardine: A Journey Through Nature's Wonders and Sporting Triumphs" Step back in time to 1933, when Harold Larwood's fiery bowling sent shockwaves through the cricketing world during the M. C. C. Cricket tour in Australia. As spectators marveled at his skill, a Hirundo rustica, commonly known as a barn swallow, gracefully swooped overhead. Amidst the excitement on the field, an Egretta garzetta, or little egret, elegantly waded through nearby waters. Its pure white plumage mirrored the dedication and precision displayed by Jardine - both cricketer and nature enthusiast. In this enchanting tale of wildlife encounters and sporting prowess, we encounter another avian marvel – the White-eared hummingbird (Hylocharis leucotis). Just like Jardine's lightning-fast reflexes on the pitch, this tiny creature dazzles with its rapid wingbeats. But not all creatures are blessed with such agility. The Talpa europaea or European mole burrows tirelessly beneath our feet – much like Jardine strategizing his next move against opponents. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative of triumphs and challenges alike, we stumble upon Annas hummingbird (Calypte anna), whose vibrant feathers mirror Jardine's unwavering spirit amidst adversity. Yet even heroes can face unexpected obstacles. Remember that fateful day when W. M. Woodfull was struck by a cricket ball at Melbourne Cricket Ground? In that moment of chaos and concern for player safety emerged Jardine - resolute as ever - ready to lead his team towards victory once more. Beyond land-based adventures lie mysterious depths where Mesoplodon bidens lurks – Sowerby’s beaked whale gliding silently through oceanic realms just as effortlessly as Jardine commanded respect on any playing field he graced.