Storks Collection (#3)

DDE-90019129
Marabou Storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus), by Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana. Date: 08/04/2010

DDE-90019128
Marabou Storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus), by Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana, Date: 08/04/2010

Shoebill / Whale headed stork (Balaeniceps rex) head portrait, captive

White stork, Ciconia ciconia, in front of the pyramids, Egypt. 1807 (aquatint)
7237443 White stork, Ciconia ciconia, in front of the pyramids, Egypt. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: White stork, Ciconia ciconia, Ardea ciconia)

Maling pottery plate, Pattern No. 5978, 1934 (earthenware)
7145565 Maling pottery plate, Pattern No. 5978, 1934 (earthenware) by C.T. Maling & Sons, Ltd. (19th-20th century); diameter: 28.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Kitten Pilgrims: Stork Ignorance (colour litho)
7165254 The Kitten Pilgrims: Stork Ignorance (colour litho) by Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stork Ignorance)

The Storks (colour litho)
669092 The Storks (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Storks. Illustration for The Flowers and Gardens of Japan (A&C Black, 1908).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cigogne; Stork; Storch (engraving)
7195388 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cigogne; Stork; Storch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cigogne; Stork; Storch)

Reynard The Fox: The Stork and the Frogs (engraving)
7159966 Reynard The Fox: The Stork and the Frogs (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stork and the Frogs)

A Picture Puzzle, Find Twenty Birds or Beasts (litho)
7182162 A Picture Puzzle, Find Twenty Birds or Beasts (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Picture Puzzle, Find Twenty Birds or Beasts)

A Christmas masquerade (litho)
7171075 A Christmas masquerade (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas masquerade)

Children watching a stork perched on the roof of a house (colour litho)
7157243 Children watching a stork perched on the roof of a house (colour litho) by Muhlig, Bernhard (1829-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fables of Aesop: The Fox and the Stork (litho)
7155710 The Fables of Aesop: The Fox and the Stork (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox and the Stork)

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Black Stork - male, perched on post in forest, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Black Stork - portrait of male resting, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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White Stork - in landing flight, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Great Egret - in flight, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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White Stork - pair mating on nest platform, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

A family celebration
Samir Sachdeva

A Capriccio Mediterranean Harbour with Elegant Figures and Merchants
7088864 A Capriccio Mediterranean Harbour with Elegant Figures and Merchants, 1689 (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 34.3x39 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Fukusa (Gift Cover), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Fukusa (Gift Cover), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875/1900

Carved Stork, c. 1938. Creator: Betty Fuerst
Carved Stork, c. 1938

Les Pygmees combattant les Grues (engraving)
3644242 Les Pygmees combattant les Grues (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Pygmees combattant les Grues)

Rabat, Storks in the Kasbah Oudaya (b / w photo)
6006830 Rabat, Storks in the Kasbah Oudaya (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabat, Storks in the Kasbah Oudaya)

"The Little Mermaid, and Other Tales, "by Hans Christian Andersen (litho)
1627708 " The Little Mermaid, and Other Tales, " by Hans Christian Andersen (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Little Mermaid)

"The New Neighbour", Cape Sea Lion and Adjutant Bird (engraving)
1062428 " The New Neighbour", Cape Sea Lion and Adjutant Bird (engraving) by Marks, Henry Stacey (1829-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The New Neighbour")

Black-necked Stork (Xenorhynchus australis), 1856-67 (w / c on paper)
1065169 Black-necked Stork (Xenorhynchus australis), 1856-67 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Owed to the Christmas Tree, by Alfred Crowquill (engraving)
1097538 Owed to the Christmas Tree, by Alfred Crowquill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owed to the Christmas Tree, by Alfred Crowquill)

African Tantalus (Pseudotantalus ibis), 1856-67 (w / c & pencil on paper)
780828 African Tantalus (Pseudotantalus ibis), 1856-67 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Comic postcard, Boy reading Home Doctor book Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, two storks on a roof Date: 20th century

A Maguari Stork performing the up-down display while standing on grass beside a small
3116066 A Maguari Stork performing the up-down display while standing on grass beside a small concrete pool, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Congratulations card, Stork on her nest
Congratulations card for arrival of new baby, showing a stork on her nest. 20th century

Circles, plate 42 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279427 Circles, plate 42 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

Musky storks bill, Erodium moschatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801

Long-beaked storks bill and ragwort
Long-beaked storks bill, Erodium botrys, and bitterweed or ragwort, Ambrosia artemisiaefolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

A young child riding on the back of a stork (colour litho)
732498 A young child riding on the back of a stork (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young child riding on the back of a stork)

Storks bill, Erodium cicutarium
Le Bec de Grue a fleurs saffrantes. Storks bill, Erodium cicutarium. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

The Husbandman and the Stork, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504458 The Husbandman and the Stork, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Gasolier, detail, c. 1845 (bronzed & gilt brass)
2972983 Gasolier, detail, c.1845 (bronzed & gilt brass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)
2972935 Folding mirror, c.1876 (wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Victorian circular Christmas card of a picture of two storks on an ornamental plate, c
3604002 Victorian circular Christmas card of a picture of two storks on an ornamental plate, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Maguari Stork performing the up-down display, London Zoo, July 1925 (b / w photo)
3086218 A Maguari Stork performing the up-down display, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Homers Iliad (engraving)
961830 Homers Iliad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Pictorial Atlas to Homers Iliad and Odyssey (Grevel, 1892)

Stork with baby in blue ribbons on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Stork with baby in pink on its back on a greetings postcard
Stork with baby in pink bonnet on its back on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Stork with baby riding on its back on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Stork with two babies on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

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Storks, the majestic birds of various species, captivate our attention with their unique characteristics and stunning beauty. One such species is the Shoebill found in the Papyrus Swamplands of East and Central Africa. With its distinctive shoe-shaped bill, this bird stands out among its feathered counterparts. Picture No. 10856402 showcases a breathtaking image of a Shoebill in its natural habitat. Its tall stature and striking features make it an extraordinary sight to behold. This particular photograph captures the essence of these magnificent creatures as they gracefully navigate through the marshy terrain. René Paul Fonck, a renowned French fighter ace from World War I, once compared his aerial maneuvers to that of a stork's flight – elegant yet powerful. Just like these birds soar through the skies effortlessly, Fonck showcased his exceptional skills as he dominated enemy aircraft during combat. Another captivating member of the stork family is Storm's Stork. These large birds are known for their vibrant plumage and commanding presence in wetland areas across Southeast Asia. White storks (Ciconia ciconia) have also made their mark on history by nesting atop Faro Cathedral in Faro, Algarve. The sight of these graceful creatures perched high above adds an ethereal touch to this architectural marvel. The Burmese painted stork represents another fascinating species found in Myanmar (Burma), Asia. Its colorful feathers create a mesmerizing display against lush green landscapes like Iso A3 Forest Green. In Picture No. 10886363, we witness an enchanting moment as white storks engage in courtship rituals – a dance filled with grace and elegance that symbolizes love and commitment within their community. Marabu they are be spotted at Abiata-Shala National Park in Ethiopia, Africa – showcasing nature's wonders at its finest. These impressive birds command attention with their towering height and distinctively feathered heads.