Shorebird Collection (#2)

Spaniel Seizing a Bittern, 1725. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Spaniel Seizing a Bittern, 1725

Mikawa Island, Kansugi, and Minowa, 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Mikawa Island, Kansugi, and Minowa, 1857. From One-hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo

Nakamura Noshio as Hanako in Musume Dojoji, 1796. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Nakamura Noshio as Hanako in Musume Dojoji, 1796

Japanese Still Life, 1879. Creator: Elihu Vedder
Japanese Still Life, 1879

Double-Ended Plovers, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Double-Ended Plovers, Late 19th century

Winter Landscape of Two Herons, Willow, and Tea Plants Blossoms, c1550. Creator: Anon
Winter Landscape of Two Herons, Willow, and Tea Plants Blossoms, c1550

Disc-Shaped Okimono, or Desk Screen, with Rat, Fuji, Plovers, Waves, and Plum Design, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Disc-Shaped Okimono, or Desk Screen, with Rat, Fuji, Plovers, Waves, and Plum Design, 19th century

Daoist Immortal with Crane, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Daoist Immortal with Crane, 19th century

Dog with a dead red heron, 1864-1880. Creator: Johannes Tavenraat
Dog with a dead red heron, 1864-1880

Dead Heron, 1864. Creator: Johannes Tavenraat
Dead Heron, 1864

Dead Heron, 1864. Creator: Johannes Tavenraat
Dead Heron, 1864

Two -grielen, 1777. Creator: Aert Schouman
Two -grielen, 1777

Jabiroe (Jabiroe Mycteria), 1770. Creator: Aert Schouman
Jabiroe (Jabiroe Mycteria), 1770

Fight between Eagles, mid-17th century. Creator: Workshop of Pieter Boel
Fight between Eagles, mid-17th century

Floating Crane, Mid- to late 19th century. Creator: Kaigyokusai Masatsugu
Floating Crane, Mid- to late 19th century

Young Faun and Heron, Modeled 1890; copyrighted 1894. Creator: Frederick William MacMonnies
Young Faun and Heron, Modeled 1890; copyrighted 1894

New Caledonian Heron and the Notu Pigeon; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
New Caledonian Heron and the Notu Pigeon; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Eurasian Curlew, 1907. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
Eurasian Curlew, 1907

Herons and Willow, 19th century. Creator: Oda Kaisen
Herons and Willow, 19th century

Cranes (image 3 of 20), An'ei period (1772-1780). Creator: Maruyama Okyo
Cranes (image 3 of 20), An'ei period (1772-1780)

Cranes (image 2 of 20), An'ei period (1772-1780). Creator: Maruyama Okyo
Cranes (image 2 of 20), An'ei period (1772-1780)

Cranes (image 6 of 20), An'ei period (1772-1780). Creator: Maruyama Okyo
Cranes (image 6 of 20), An'ei period (1772-1780)

Cranes (image 1 of 20), An'ei period (1772-1780). Creator: Maruyama Okyo
Cranes (image 1 of 20), An'ei period (1772-1780)

Cranes (image 7 of 20), An'ei period (1772-1780). Creator: Maruyama Okyo
Cranes (image 7 of 20), An'ei period (1772-1780)

Tringa nebularia (Common greenshank), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tringa nebularia (Common greenshank), 1777-1786

Gallinago nigripennis nigripennis (African snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gallinago nigripennis nigripennis (African snipe), 1777-1786

Gallinago nigripennis (African snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gallinago nigripennis (African snipe), 1777-1786

Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe) in a detailed landscape, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe) in a detailed landscape, 1777-1786. Bird study: Goudsnip (Rostratula Benghalensis)

Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786

Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786

Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786

Charadrius tricollaris (Three-banded sandplover), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Charadrius tricollaris (Three-banded sandplover), 1777-1786

Recurvirostra avosetta (pied avocet), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Recurvirostra avosetta (pied avocet), 1777-1786. Bird study: Kluut (Recurvirostra Avosetta); with Rhenish (Rijnlandse) scale

Himantopus himantopus (Black-winged stilt), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Himantopus himantopus (Black-winged stilt), 1777-1786

Himantopus himantopus ? (Black-winged stilt), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Himantopus himantopus ? (Black-winged stilt), 1777-1786

Grus carunculatus/ Bugeranus carunculatus (Wattled crane, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon)
Grus carunculatus/ Bugeranus carunculatus (Wattled crane, 1777-1786

Anthropoides paradisea (Blue crane or Stanley crane), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Anthropoides paradisea (Blue crane or Stanley crane), 1777-1786

Ardea cincrea (Grey heron), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ardea cincrea (Grey heron), 1777-1786

Balearica regulorum (Grey crowned crane), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Balearica regulorum (Grey crowned crane), 1777-1786

Geronticus calvus (Southern bald ibis), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Geronticus calvus (Southern bald ibis), c.1778

Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork or Wood stork), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork or Wood stork), c.1778

Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork), 1778

Scopus umbreitta (Hamerkop), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Scopus umbreitta (Hamerkop), 1777-1786. Bird study: Hamerkop (Scopus Umbretta); with Rhenish (Rijnlandse) scale

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), c.1687-c.1692. Creator: Pieter Withoos
Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), c.1687-c.1692

Glareola nordmanni (Black-winged pratincole), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Glareola nordmanni (Black-winged pratincole), 1777-1786

Cape wading bird, 1786-1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cape wading bird, 1786-1787. Stork-like bird with measurements, found on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 113

Cape Snipe, 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cape Snipe, 1786. Bird that occurs on Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 189

Crane, 1784. Creator: Jan Brandes
Crane, 1784. Crane, side view, as tall as an Indonesian. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 153

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"Captivating Shorebirds: A Glimpse into the World of Avian Wonders" American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) pair on oyster reef: Witness the striking beauty of a pair of American Oystercatchers, gracefully perched on an oyster reef, showcasing their vibrant plumage against the backdrop of coastal serenity. Long-billed Curlew: Behold the majestic Long-billed Curlew as it elegantly strides along the shorelines, its long bill perfectly adapted for probing deep into sandy substrates in search of delectable prey. Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), Uganda, Africa: Venture into the heartland of Uganda and encounter the enigmatic Shoebill - a prehistoric-looking bird with its massive shoe-shaped bill that aids in capturing fish and other aquatic creatures from marshy habitats. Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) by the coast, Island of Runde, Norway July: Immerse yourself in nature's symphony as you witness an Oystercatcher gracefully navigating rocky shores on Norway's picturesque Island of Runde during a balmy summer day. Ruddy Turnstones: Marvel at these small but mighty birds known as Ruddy Turnstones as they deftly navigate rocky beaches with their distinctive orange-red plumage shining brightly under golden rays of sunlight. Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) chick camouflaged in ground nest, Norway June: Discover nature's hidden treasures as you spot a well-camouflaged Golden Plover chick nestled within its ground nest amidst lush Norwegian landscapes during early summer months. Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) brooding three chicks with a fourth approaching.