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Perched Collection

"Perched in Time: A Glimpse into Avian Majesty" In the enchanting world of "The Blue Stocking, " a captivating tale penned by Reginald Higgins

Background imagePerched Collection: European Robin in snow - Close-up showing red breast feathers and snow falling - North Yorkshire - UK

European Robin in snow - Close-up showing red breast feathers and snow falling - North Yorkshire - UK
ROY-476-C European Robin in snow - Close-up showing red breast feathers

Background imagePerched Collection: European Robin in snow - Close-up showing puffed up breast feathers and snow falling - North Yorkshire - UK

European Robin in snow - Close-up showing puffed up breast feathers and snow falling - North Yorkshire - UK
ROY-480-C European Robin in snow - Close-up showing puffed up breast feathers

Background imagePerched Collection: Archaeopteryx

Archaeopteryx had the same number and arrangement of primary and secondary flight feathers as modern birds. Watercolour on paper by John Doncaster

Background imagePerched Collection: The Dying Town, Civita di Bagnoregio, Viterbo district, Lazio, Italy, Europe

The Dying Town, Civita di Bagnoregio, Viterbo district, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imagePerched Collection: Kookaburra

Kookaburra
GC-37 KOOKABURRA Dacelo novaeguinae Graeme Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imagePerched Collection: Barn Owl - Sitting on post Northumberland, England

Barn Owl - Sitting on post Northumberland, England
USH-1606 Barn Owl - Sitting on post Northumberland, England Tyto alba Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Eastern Rosella, from The Birds of Australia, First Edition

Eastern Rosella, from The Birds of Australia, First Edition
CH401467 Eastern Rosella, from The Birds of Australia, First Edition, published 1840-69 (hand-coloured litho) by Gould

Background imagePerched Collection: Red kite, historical artwork

Red kite, historical artwork
Red kite. Historical artwork of a red kite (Milvus milvus) perched on a branch. This bird of prey inhabits woodland near open country across most of Europe, apart from the northern parts

Background imagePerched Collection: The Blue Stocking, by Reginald Higgins

The Blue Stocking, by Reginald Higgins
A colour illustration showing a lady perched on library steps reading a book. The picture is entitled The Bluestocking, a term traditionally applied to academic women

Background imagePerched Collection: Long-tailed tit

Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus) perching on a branch. This bird is very small, with a length of only 13-15 centimetres including its very long tail. It is found in most of Europe and Asia

Background imagePerched Collection: Bird - two canaries on perch

Bird - two canaries on perch
LA-6767 Bird - two canaries on perch Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Kingfisher - perched on moss covered tree stump

Kingfisher - perched on moss covered tree stump
USH-222 KINGFISHER - perched on moss covered tree stump Alcedo atthis Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Great Grey OWL - perched on conifer in snow storm

Great Grey OWL - perched on conifer in snow storm
JZ-1504 Great Grey OWL - perched on conifer in snow storm Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada

Background imagePerched Collection: Ara ararauna, blue-and-yellow macaw

Ara ararauna, blue-and-yellow macaw
Plate 41, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Background imagePerched Collection: Picture No. 10884320

Picture No. 10884320
Common Buzzard - resting perched on post (Buteo buteo) Date:

Background imagePerched Collection: Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon

Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imagePerched Collection: Pharomachrus moccino, resplendent quetzal

Pharomachrus moccino, resplendent quetzal
Plate from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, (1875-1888). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imagePerched Collection: Resplendent Quetzal - male Cierro La Muerte, Costa Rica

Resplendent Quetzal - male Cierro La Muerte, Costa Rica
MAR-380 Resplendent Quetzal - male Cierro La Muerte, Costa Rica Pharomachrus mocinno Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Owl on a Pine Branch, early 17th century. Creator: Soga Nichokuan

Owl on a Pine Branch, early 17th century. Creator: Soga Nichokuan
Owl on a Pine Branch, early 17th century. Edo period

Background imagePerched Collection: Castlerock, County Antrim, Ulster region, northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Castlerock, County Antrim, Ulster region, northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Panoramic view of the city in late afternoon

Background imagePerched Collection: The Blue Bird fresco from Knossos, 17th-14th century BC

The Blue Bird fresco from Knossos, 17th-14th century BC
The Blue Bird fresco from the Minoan royal palace at Knossos, now at the Archaeological Museum in Heracleion, 17th-14th century BC

Background imagePerched Collection: Blue Bird (Bird Sirin) - Sergey Solomko

Blue Bird (Bird Sirin) - Sergey Solomko. Date: circa 1903

Background imagePerched Collection: Calyptorhynchus funereus, yellow-tailed black cockatoo

Calyptorhynchus funereus, yellow-tailed black cockatoo
Watercolour 137 by Thomas Watling from the Watling Collection titled Banksian Cockatoo, native name Kar ratt

Background imagePerched Collection: Dendrocopos major, great spotted woodpecker

Dendrocopos major, great spotted woodpecker
Plate 26 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Background imagePerched Collection: Ara macao, scarlet macaw

Ara macao, scarlet macaw
Plate 25, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Background imagePerched Collection: Dunnock - perched on a bramble

Dunnock - perched on a bramble
DAC-10 Dunnock - perched on a bramble Prunella modularis David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Tawny Owl - on post at sunset - Bedfordshire UK 008115

Tawny Owl - on post at sunset - Bedfordshire UK 008115
BB-1935 Tawny Owl - on post at sunset Bedfordshire UK Strix aluco Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imagePerched Collection: Bald Eagle - Being harassed by crow during winter snowstorm. Alaska. BE2635

Bald Eagle - Being harassed by crow during winter snowstorm. Alaska. BE2635
TOM-699 Bald Eagle - Being harassed by crow during winter snowstorm Alaska

Background imagePerched Collection: Malurus splendens, Splendid Fairy Wren perched on a tree branch

Malurus splendens, Splendid Fairy Wren perched on a tree branch

Background imagePerched Collection: Bullfinch - male on Blossom in spring

Bullfinch - male on Blossom in spring
DAC-6 Bullfinch - male on Blossom in spring Pyrrhula pyrrhula David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Bird - Robin in frosty setting

Bird - Robin in frosty setting
JD-19975-C Bird - Robin in frosty setting UK Erithacus rubecula John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Tawny owl - looking through shed window Bedfordshire UK 006385

Tawny owl - looking through shed window Bedfordshire UK 006385
BB-1635 Tawny owl - looking through shed window Bedfordshire UK Strix aluco Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Scarlet Macaw Familly: Psittacidae Manu Wildlife Centre Peru

Scarlet Macaw Familly: Psittacidae Manu Wildlife Centre Peru
WAT-13357 Scarlet Macaw Manu Wildlife Centre Peru Ara macao M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Robin

Robin
JD-13901-c Robin - on post Erithacus rubecula John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) adult perched on dead tree

Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) adult perched on dead tree

Background imagePerched Collection: Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePerched Collection: Picture No. 10983533

Picture No. 10983533
Hoopoe - adult pair Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Upupa epops) Date:

Background imagePerched Collection: Nymphicus hollandicus, cockatiel

Nymphicus hollandicus, cockatiel
Plate 27 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imagePerched Collection: Neophema pulchella, turquoise parrot

Neophema pulchella, turquoise parrot
Watercolour 132 by Thomas Watling from the Watling Collection titled Turcosine Parrot

Background imagePerched Collection: A blackbird sings whilst perched on a branch

A blackbird sings whilst perched on a branch 2011

Background imagePerched Collection: Two Jackdaws

Two Jackdaws (Corvus monedula), perched together on a wooden beam

Background imagePerched Collection: Barred Owl (Strix

Barred Owl (Strix varia), adult in old growth east Texas forest with Spanish Moss, Caddo Lake, spring, USA

Background imagePerched Collection: Female Northern Cardinal in snowy pine tree, Cardinalis cardinalis

Female Northern Cardinal in snowy pine tree, Cardinalis cardinalis

Background imagePerched Collection: Goldfinch. France

Goldfinch. France
WAT-15828 Goldfinch. France Carduelis carduelis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Siskins and Redpolls (Carduelis flammea) at Niger bird seed feeder - New Forest - Hampshire - UK

Siskins and Redpolls (Carduelis flammea) at Niger bird seed feeder - New Forest - Hampshire - UK
ROG-13880 Siskins and Redpolls (Carduelis flammea)

Background imagePerched Collection: Black-headed Gouldian Finch - pair

Black-headed Gouldian Finch - pair
DTC-11 Black-headed Gouldian Finch - pair Poephila gouldiae Donald Trounson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Robin - in falling snow wearing Christmas hat Digital Manipulation: falling snow. Hat SG

Robin - in falling snow wearing Christmas hat Digital Manipulation: falling snow. Hat SG
CAN-1862-c-M1 Robin - in falling snow wearing Christmas hat Erithacus rubecula Digitally manipulated image John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePerched Collection: Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus), Patagonia Lake State Park

Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus), Patagonia Lake State Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Background imagePerched Collection: Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle, perched on a basalt outcrop on the edge of the North Sea at Bamburgh, Northumberland, it played a great part in the Border Wars (with Scotland)

Background imagePerched Collection: Red-shouldered Hawk - female perched on fence post - February -CT - USA

Red-shouldered Hawk - female perched on fence post - February -CT - USA
JZ-3813 Red-shouldered Hawk - female perched on fence post February -CT - USA Buteo lineatus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePerched Collection: Northern Potoo. A nocturnal bird belonging to the potoo family. San Blas Mexico in March

Northern Potoo. A nocturnal bird belonging to the potoo family. San Blas Mexico in March
JZ-3611 Northern Potoo. San Blas Mexico in March

Background imagePerched Collection: Bullfinch - male

Bullfinch - male
AP-665 BULLFINCH - Male perched on branch Pyrrhula pyrrhula Dennis Avon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imagePerched Collection: Hen Eclectus Parrot AP 1024 Perched on branch Eclectus pectoralis © Dennis Avon / ARDEA LONDON

Hen Eclectus Parrot AP 1024 Perched on branch Eclectus pectoralis © Dennis Avon / ARDEA LONDON
AP-1024 Eclectus Parrot - Hen perched on branch Eclectus pectoralis Dennis Avon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Bird - Robin in frosty setting

Bird - Robin in frosty setting
JD-19976-C Bird - Robin in frosty setting Erithacus rubecula John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Song Thrush

Song Thrush
AP-1600 SONG THRUSH - ON BRANCH Dennis Avon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Scarlet macaw

Scarlet macaw
SM-2219 Scarlet macaw Arve Zoo Wildlife Conservation, Costa Rica Ara macao Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: European Bee-Eater

European Bee-Eater
ROY-381-m European Bee Eater - Perched with a honey bee in its bill being approached by a Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops)

Background imagePerched Collection: Resplendent Quetzal - male Cierro La Muerte, Costa Rica

Resplendent Quetzal - male Cierro La Muerte, Costa Rica
MAR-378 Resplendent Quetzal - male Cierro La Muerte, Costa Rica Pharomachrus mocinno Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Rudges Cycles Poster

Rudges Cycles Poster
Poster advertising bicycles by Rudge and Whitworth of Nottingham, England showing a young lady from around 1940 perched on one of their models

Background imagePerched Collection: Adult male Dartford Warbler New Forest UK April

Adult male Dartford Warbler New Forest UK April
RES-637 Adult male Dartford Warbler New Forest UK Apri Sylvia undata George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Dartford Warbler - Perched on Gorse, April New Forest, UK

Dartford Warbler - Perched on Gorse, April New Forest, UK
RES-428 Dartford Warbler - Perched on Gorse, April New Forest, UK Sylvia undata George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Scissor-tailed flycatcher South Florida in March

Scissor-tailed flycatcher South Florida in March
JZ-3156 Scissor-tailed flycatcher South Florida in March. Tyrannus forficatus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Northern Cardinal

Northern Cardinal
JZ-2606 Northern Cardinal USA Cardinalis cardinalis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Lilac-Breasted Roller Portrait in soft evening sunshine. Samburu, Kenya. Africa

Lilac-Breasted Roller Portrait in soft evening sunshine. Samburu, Kenya. Africa
ROY-311 Lilac-Breasted Roller - Portrait in soft evening sunshine Samburu, Kenya

Background imagePerched Collection: Budgerigar - on perch

Budgerigar - on perch
LA-4430 Budgerigar - on perch Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: African Grey Parrot

African Grey Parrot
JD-16159 African Grey PARROT - on perched with toys John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Robin - on spade handle in garden, Lower Saxony, Germany

Robin - on spade handle in garden, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-2902-c Robin - on spade handle in garden Lower Saxony, Germany Erithacus rubecula Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Goldfinches - 3 birds feeding on teasels Bedfordshire, UK

Goldfinches - 3 birds feeding on teasels Bedfordshire, UK
BB-778 Goldfinches - 3 birds feeding on teasels UK Carduelis carduelis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Ara chloroptera and ara macao, Green-winged and Scarlet Macaws perched on a tree branch

Ara chloroptera and ara macao, Green-winged and Scarlet Macaws perched on a tree branch

Background imagePerched Collection: Robin (Erithacus rubecula), Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Robin (Erithacus rubecula), Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePerched Collection: Hirundo rustica, barn swallow

Hirundo rustica, barn swallow
Plate 89 from Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library. Original Drawings. Birds

Background imagePerched Collection: Picoides pubescens, downy woodpecker

Picoides pubescens, downy woodpecker
Plate 112 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imagePerched Collection: Budgerigars - group perched on twig

Budgerigars - group perched on twig
LA-7106 Budgerigars - group perched on twig Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: The Bateleur Eagle - Botswana

The Bateleur Eagle - Botswana
CRH-1066 The Bateleur Eagle Botswana Terapothius ecaudatus Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Resplendent Quetzal - male Cierro La Muerte, Costa Rica

Resplendent Quetzal - male Cierro La Muerte, Costa Rica
MAR-379 Resplendent Quetzal - male Cierro La Muerte, Costa Rica Pharomachrus mocinno Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Robin UK

Robin UK
CAN-1862-c Robin UK Erithacus rubecula John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePerched Collection: Western Bluebird - male Columbia River Gorge

Western Bluebird - male Columbia River Gorge
TOM-1033 Western Bluebird - male Columbia River Gorge. Oregon, Western USA. May

Background imagePerched Collection: Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) male on Bluebird Crossing sign, Marion Co. IL

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) male on Bluebird Crossing sign, Marion Co. IL

Background imagePerched Collection: Nuthatch - portrait on a snow covered old stump - December - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England

Nuthatch - portrait on a snow covered old stump - December - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England
GUY-124 Nuthatch - portrait on a snow covered old stump - December Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England Sitta europaea Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePerched Collection: Troglodytes troglodytes, winter wren

Troglodytes troglodytes, winter wren
Plate 118 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Background imagePerched Collection: Psittacula eupatria, Alexandrine parakeet

Psittacula eupatria, Alexandrine parakeet
Plate 8, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Background imagePerched Collection: Colaptes auratus, northern flicker

Colaptes auratus, northern flicker
Plate 37 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imagePerched Collection: Australia, Queensland, Whitsunday Coast, Hamilton Island. Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

Australia, Queensland, Whitsunday Coast, Hamilton Island. Sulphur Crested Cockatoo (cacatua gelerita)

Background imagePerched Collection: Barn owl

Barn owl (Tyto alba) perched in a tree




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"Perched in Time: A Glimpse into Avian Majesty" In the enchanting world of "The Blue Stocking, " a captivating tale penned by Reginald Higgins, we find ourselves transported to an era where elegance and intellect intertwine. Just like the characters in this literary masterpiece, birds too possess a grace that captivates our imagination. Imagine soaring through time as we delve into historical artwork depicting a majestic red kite perched high above, its wings spread wide against the backdrop of ancient landscapes. In Northumberland, England, a barn owl sits serenely on a post, exuding wisdom and mystery with every gaze. Nature's whimsy takes center stage as we witness the great grey owl perched defiantly on a conifer during an unforgiving snowstorm. Its feathers ruffled by icy winds but its resolve unyielding. But not all avian wonders are found in grandeur; sometimes it is in their delicate beauty that they truly shine. The long-tailed tit flits gracefully from branch to branch, leaving behind trails of joy wherever it goes. Two canaries perch side by side on their cozy wooden roosts, filling our hearts with melodies that transcend language barriers. A kingfisher finds solace atop a moss-covered tree stump - nature's throne for this vibrant creature adorned with hues so vivid they seem plucked from dreams themselves. Meanwhile, the robin and song thrush bring life to gardens with their melodic symphonies and colorful plumage. As we journey further into artistic realms, Sergey Solomko's portrayal of the mythical blue bird Sirin enchants us with its ethereal presence. Picture No. 10884320 captures this enigmatic creature mid-flight – an embodiment of freedom and wonderment. And finally, amidst these diverse avian marvels stands Calyptorhynchus funereus – the yellow-tailed black cockatoo.

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