Waders Collection (#3)

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) flying low over a ploughed field, Scotland, UK, June 2010

Curlew (Numenius arquata) adult in breeding habitat in early morning light, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, June 2010

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) chick in drying pool on grazing marsh, Elmley marshes, RSPB Greater Thames Futurescapes Project, Isle of Sheppey, North Kent, UK, July

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) flock in flight, Elmley marshes, RSPB Greater Thames Futurescapes Project, Isle of Sheppey, North Kent, UK, October

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) in mist on grazing marsh at dawn, Thames Estuary, Elmley Marshes RSPB reserve, North Kent, UK, April 2011. 2020VISION Book Plate. 2020VISION press image

Flock of Red knot (Calidris canutus) in flight, long exposure, winter plumage, Snettisham RSPB reserve, Norfolk, England, UK, October

Roosting flock of Red knot (Calidris canutus) long exposure, winter plumage, Snettisham RSPB reserve, Norfolk, England, UK, October. 2020VISION Book Plate

Curlew (Numenius arquata) on a grassy mound, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Little ringed plover {Charadrius dubius} nest with four eggs camouflaged on shingle, Lorraine, France

Sanderling (Calidris alba) running on the tideline, Snettisham, Norfolk, December. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Grey Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicaria) reflected on water. Svalbard, June

Flock of Sanderling (Calidris alba) flying over a rough sea, Berwickshire Coast, Scotland, UK, March

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) male displaying, Varanger, Norway, May

Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) on pebble beach, Wales, UK July

Dunlin
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Little ringed plover {Charadrius dubius} nest with four eggs camouflaged on shingle, Lorraine, France

Boots, Greenland (mixed media)
HSC249802 Boots, Greenland (mixed media) by Inuit School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Flock of Sanderlings (Calidris Alba) in flight with wind turbines in background, Atlantic Coast, Vendee, France. December

Fishing in the Brandywine: Early Fall, 1932 (oil on canvas)
1767480 Fishing in the Brandywine: Early Fall, 1932 (oil on canvas) by Pippin, Horace (1888-1946); 63.5x88.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing in the Brandywine: Early Fall)

Page 125. The Scarlet Ibis, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670048 Page 125. The Scarlet Ibis, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

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Oystercatcher - calling in flight, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Black - tailed Godwit - in flight, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Bar - tailed Godwit - male in flight over breeding territory in spring, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Redshank - chick foraging for food in mud on lake shore, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Bar - tailed Godwit - Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Bar - tailed Godwit - Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Bar - tailed Godwit - in flight landing on postI, sland of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Bar - tailed Godwit - Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Redshank - walking across mudflats, foraging for food, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Black - tailed Godwit - taking a bath in a lagoon, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Bar - tailed Godwit - perched on post, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Bar-tailed Godwit male flight 02
Bar-tailed Godwit - adult male in flight - Wadden Sea National Park, Germany Date: 25-May-19

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Bar-tailed Godwit - adult female in shallow water - Wadden Sea National Park, Germany Date: 25-May-19

Great Thick-knee Esacus recurvirostris Rajasthan, India BI032101 Date: 09-Feb-20

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus Rajasthan, India BI032091 Date: 23-Feb-20

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 27-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

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Avocet - pair in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

Orders of Birds: kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, vulnerable snowy owl, Bubo scandiacus, greater blue-eared starling
6338769 Orders of Birds: kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, vulnerable snowy owl, Bubo scandiacus, greater blue-eared starling, Lamprotornis chalybaeus, great hornbill, Buceros bicornis

Greater Flamingos on their pond at London Zoo, 1926 (b / w photo)
3435351 Greater Flamingos on their pond at London Zoo, 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Ring Plover feigning injury (colour litho)
3794384 Ring Plover feigning injury (colour litho) by Kelly, Robert George Talbot (1861-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source unknown); English, out of copyright

Dunlin in the lee of the sand dunes (litho)
994245 Dunlin in the lee of the sand dunes (litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wildfowl and Waders published Country Life 1940 s); British, out of copyright

Curlew feeding (litho)
994243 Curlew feeding (litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wildfowl and Waders published Country Life 1940 s); British, out of copyright

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"Waders: Majestic Birds of the Wetlands" Curlew - gracefully soaring through the skies above Northumberland's moorland breeding territory, a sight to behold. Oystercatcher in Varanger, Norway - these vibrant birds add a splash of color to the rugged coastal landscapes. A group of Curlews braving stormy weather as they fly over the sea in Wales, UK during December, showcasing their resilience. Witnessing people salmon netting at Bideford, Devon offers a glimpse into an age-old fishing tradition intertwined with nature's wonders. Avocet family bonding time captured in Texel, Holland; three adult birds and one adorable chick exploring their watery habitat together. In Northumberland's moorland, an attentive Oystercatcher parent diligently tends to its fluffy chicks amidst breathtaking scenery. Scotland's Lossiemouth Fisherman mends his lines while surrounded by the serene beauty of his coastal surroundings. The elegant Little Egret finds solace in both freshwater and marine wetlands; here spotted at Cairns esplanade in Queensland, Australia. An Oystercatcher gracefully lands on a rock off North Wales' coast, displaying precision and agility that only waders possess. Texel island in Netherlands becomes home for Avocets too; their presence adds charm to this picturesque European destination. Snettisham witnesses an enchanting scene where an Oystercatcher coexists among roosting Knots Caldris canutus – nature's harmonious balance on display.