Sponsa Collection

Wood duck, Aix sponsa. (Summer duck of Carolina, Anas aestiva) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4639969 Wood duck, Aix sponsa. (Summer duck of Carolina, Anas aestiva) Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Henny or hennie game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Cock and hen. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Blue underwing, red underwing and dark crimson underwing
Blue underwing, Catocala fraxini, red underwing, Catocala nupta, and dark crimson underwing, Catocala sponsa. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis

Male, wood Duck, Kentucky Date: 18-04-2021

Male and female wood ducks, resting on fallen tree, Kentucky Date: 06-04-2021

Wood duck male flapping wings in wetland, Marion County, Illinois. Date: 03-04-2021

Wood duck male in wetland, Marion County, Illinois. Date: 20-03-2021

Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg. Wood duck male in water. Date: 24-05-2021

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A Wood Duck drake (Aix sponsa) calling. Date: 27/07/2006

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A Wood Duck drake (Aix sponsa). Date: 27/07/2006

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A Wood Duck drake (Aix sponsa) Date: 27/07/2006

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A Wood Duck drake (Aix sponsa) Date: 27/07/2006

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A drake Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) Date: 27/07/2006

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Wood duck, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada. Date: 23/04/2009

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Wood duck, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada. Date: 23/04/2009

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Wood duck, George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada. Date: 23/04/2009

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Wood ducks, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada. Date: 23/04/2009

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Wood duck, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada. Date: 23/04/2009

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Wood ducks, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada. Date: 23/04/2009

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Wood ducks, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada. Date: 23/04/2009

Catocala pacta moth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786

Dark crimson underwing, Catocala sponsa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen, 1786

Setina aurita, dew moth and Setina roscida
Setina aurita moth 1, 2, dew moth, Setina irrorella 3-5, and Setina roscida moth 6, 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge

Carolina ducks, Aix sponsa, and Mandarin ducks, Aix galericulata. Portraits of Matthew Lenos celebrated prize pens. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Caterpillars (colour litho)
728981 Caterpillars (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caterpillars: 1. deilephilia elpenor; 1a)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) male in breeding plumage, California

Illustration, Hadenidae -- Ophiusidae -- Brephidae -- Mormo Maura, Catephia Alchymista, Catocala Fraxini, Catocala Nupta, Catocala Sponsa, Catocala Electa, Catocala Paranympha, Brephos Parthenias

American wood duck, Aix sponsa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)
Antique illustration of a Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)

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Wood Duck / Carolina Duck - drake on pond guarding nest box (Aix sponsa) Date:

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Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) Date:

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"Sponsa: A Colorful Display of Wood Ducks in Nature's Gallery" In the enchanting world of wood ducks, the male species proudly flaunts its vibrant plumage. From the striking blue underwing to the fiery red underwing and even a dark crimson underwing, these avian marvels captivate with their kaleidoscope of colors. On a serene Kentucky day, precisely on April 18th, 2021, an exquisite male wood duck took center stage as it gracefully perched on a fallen tree. Its resplendent feathers shimmered against the backdrop of nature's canvas. Nearby, a female wood duck joined in this peaceful tableau, creating a harmonious scene that spoke volumes about companionship and tranquility. Fast forward to April 6th in Kentucky once again; both male and female wood ducks found solace resting upon another fallen tree. Their presence exuded serenity amidst lush surroundings—a testament to their ability to find beauty even in stillness. Meanwhile, at Marion County wetlands on March 20th, another male wood duck delighted observers by flapping its wings with gusto. The wetland became his personal stage as he showcased his magnificent form and agility—an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Traveling northwards to Manitoba's Winnipeg region on May 24th brought us yet another breathtaking encounter with a water-dwelling male wood duck. His reflection danced upon tranquil waters while he reveled in his natural habitat—a picturesque moment frozen in time. These captivating sightings were captured through lenses marked DDE-90037410, DDE-90037411, DDE-90037409, DDE-90037408, DDE-90037390, and DDE-90027742—each frame immortalizing the splendor of these remarkable creatures for all eternity. Wood ducks are truly nature's living artwork—splashed across landscapes like strokes from an artist's brushstroke palette.