Materials Collection (#29)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee (Megachile willughbiella) adult, cutting disc from Birch (Betula sp)
Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee (Megachile willughbiella) adult, cutting disc from Birch (Betula sp.) leaf, Snailbeach, Shropshire, England, july

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

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

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

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) adult pair, adding stick nesting material at nest with chicks, in urban parkland, London, England, may

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

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

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

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

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

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adults, nesting colony with fishing rubbish in nests, Hermaness, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

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

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, nest building, arranging nesting material, Yorkshire, England, may

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

Artist using a sight vane to draw a seated man on a pane of glass. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Measuring perspective for art. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471- 1528). His skillful use of perspective

Artist drawing a lute. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). His skillful use of perspective

Artist drawing a nude. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). His skillful use of perspective

Jackdaw gathering nesting materials
Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) gathering nesting materials in spring. Photographed in Belgium

White stork carrying nesting materials
White stork (Ciconia ciconia) carrying nesting materials in flight. Photographed in spring in Belgium

Oil pipeline. Construction of an oil pipeline through an area of cloud forest. The Oleoducto Crudo Pesado pipeline, completed in October 2003, transports between 390, 000 and 450

Straw particleboard. Piece of particleboard made from wheat straw. Particles of straw are produced by milling bales of waste straw, and then bound by a resin to produce a wood-like building material

City building. This building is constructed from wood, steel and glass. Steel is commonly used in construction because of its strength. Photographed in Dusseldorf, Germany

Office building. Abstract image of the corner of an office building. Photographed in Dusseldorf, Germany

Scrap metal
Electromagnet being used to lift ferrous metal (iron and steel) at a scrap yard. The magnetic properties of ferrous metal make it easy to separate from other waste

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"Exploring the Enduring Legacy of Materials: From Bakelite Telephones to Gorringes Fashion Fabrics" Delving into the past, we uncover a vintage treasure - a Bakelite telephone that revolutionized communication in its time. Witnessing history unfold, HMS Habbakuk sails alongside HMS Indefatigable in 1946, showcasing the strength and resilience used during wartime. In East Ham, London during World War II, recycling cans became an act of patriotism as they aided the war effort and demonstrated how materials could be repurposed for a greater cause. Hookes Law springs to life through an illustration depicting the elasticity of materials; it reveals how stretching a spring can unlock its potential energy. Step back in time with an enchanting advert from 1932 featuring Gorringes fashion fabrics, highlighting their exquisite quality and timeless appeal. Dive deep into adventure as a German diver fearlessly explores unknown depths using specialized materials designed for underwater exploration. Celebrating Marie Curie's groundbreaking contributions to science, her caricature immortalizes her pioneering work on radioactive materials that forever changed our understanding of physics and medicine. A page from The Architect's Surveyors and Engineers Compendium (1892) showcases intricate engravings detailing various construction techniques utilizing different building materials such as stone, wood, and metal. Discovering innovative solutions for damp-proofing houses unveils how modern technology has advanced over time to protect structures against moisture damage using cutting-edge material applications. Marvel at Clifton Bridge's majestic beauty captured in a stunning photograph; this architectural marvel stands tall thanks to durable construction materials that have stood the test of time. Journey along Kashmir's River Jhelum where tradition meets craftsmanship - witness a woman gracefully paddling a wooden boat crafted from locally sourced timber; showcasing nature's bounty transformed into functional materials.