Merula Collection

Blackbird - feeding on frosty berries in hawthorn tree - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England
GUY-9 Blackbird - feeding on frosty berries in hawthorn tree Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England Turdus merula Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mistle thrush, Turdus viscivorus 1, fieldfare, T. pilaris 2, redwing, T. Iliacus 3, song thrush, T
FLO4574175 Mistle thrush, Turdus viscivorus 1, fieldfare, T. pilaris 2, redwing, T. Iliacus 3, song thrush, T. philomelos 4, blackbirds, T. merula 5.6, and ring ouzel, T. torquatus 7

Merula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Merula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Georgius Merula (c1430-1494) Italian humanist and classical scholar. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Male Blackbird Singing Date: circa 1910s

Preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula
Two attached folios, paper, probably the endpaper and first leaf of a volume. Folio 1, which would have been the endpaper

Passeres, Thrushes (colour litho)
6016751 Passeres, Thrushes (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Thrushes)

Splendid glossy starling (Senegal), Lamprotornis splendidus chrysonotis (Golden eared grakle, Lamprotornis chrysonotis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by

Long-tailed glossy starling, Lamprotornis caudatus (Merula longicauda). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Western grasswren and blackbird
Western grasswren, Amytornis textilis 1 and common blackbird with nest and eggs, Turdus merula 2. Merion, Merle commun. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti after an illustration by Adolph Fries

Picture No. 11676078
Common Blackbird female on branch Date:

Blackbird standing on dry leaves
A male Blackbird (Turdus merula) stands on some brown autumnal leaves. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Paul Merula Or Van Merle, 1558 To 1607. Dutch Historian. From Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Turdus merula, common blackbird
Photograph of a female common blackbird, taken in the museum wildlife garden

Common blackbird, Turdus merula.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Picture No. 11676102
Common Blackbird male Date:

Picture No. 11676101
Common Blackbird male Date:

Blackbird (Turdus merula), female, sitting in hawthorn bush, feeding on fruits

Picture No. 10890611
Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10890610
Common Blackbird (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10876392
Blackbird - drinking from bird bath in garden (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10777713
Blackbird - identifying and making notes on captured bird (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10748021
BIRD. Blackbird (female) (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10743512
Blackbird - singing (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10887164
Blackbird - in cherry tree with cherrys (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10883866
Blackbird - Feeding on Autumn Berries (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10883867
Blackbird - Feeding on Autumn Berries (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10883833
Blackbird - In garden birdbath (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10883738
Blackbird - male at forest drinking pool (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10883741
Blackird - male bathing (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10883740
Blackird - male bathing (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10883739
Blackird - male bathing (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10793139
BLACKBIRD - male with worm (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10883245
Blackbird - On Lawn (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10778462
Man - with captured female blackbird, to ring (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10778461
Person - ringing and taking measurements from captured female blackbird (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10898530
Blackbird - adult female bathing (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10898529
Blackbird - adult male drinking at pool (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10898528
Blackbird - adult male drinking at pool (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10893883
Blackbird - male sunbathing in garden (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10893882
Blackbird - male singing from branch in spring (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10901067
Blackbird (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10896618
Common (Eurasian) Backbird - male bird in summer plumage foraging on a garden lawn (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10896619
Blackbird - female perched in frost covered branches with puffed up plumage to conserve heat (Turdus merula) Date:

Juvenile Blackbird

Male Blackbird in garden setting

Picture No. 10899799
Blackbird - feeding on Autumn berries (Turdus merula) Date:

Picture No. 10899798
Blackbird - feeding on Autumn berries (Turdus merula) Date:

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"Merula: The Blackbird's Melody on Cannock Chase, Staffordshire" In the enchanting woodlands of Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England, a majestic blackbird known as Merula gracefully perches on a frost-kissed hawthorn tree. With its ebony feathers glistening in the winter sun, this male blackbird finds solace amidst nature's frozen beauty. As the morning mist dissipates and silence gives way to an ethereal symphony, Merula begins to sing. His melodious voice fills the air with enchantment and captivates all who listen. Like a preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula himself - an ancient poet whose words still resonate today - this avian troubadour serenades us with his timeless song. A captivating lithograph reveals other members of the Passeres family; thrushes like Merula that share his elegance and grace. Among them are splendid glossy starlings from Senegal and long-tailed glossy starlings adorned in resplendent plumage. Even across continents, these birds unite through their shared allure. Yet it is not only distant lands that hold fascination for our feathered friend. In harmony with nature's rhythm, Merula encounters Western grasswrens while exploring new territories alongside fellow blackbirds. Their camaraderie reminds us of how interconnected life truly is. Turdus merula or the common blackbird stands proudly among its kin in Picture No. 11676078 – a testament to its ubiquity and resilience throughout time. It symbolizes adaptability amidst changing landscapes and serves as a reminder of nature's enduring spirit. Just as Paul Merula or Van Merle chronicled history in his role as a Dutch historian during the 16th century, our avian companion leaves behind imprints upon our hearts through his timeless melody on Cannock Chase.