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Heronry in Cobham Park, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Heronry in Cobham Park, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Heronry in Cobham Park, 1844. Herons at...a small but very complete heronry in the venerable park of Cobham, near Gravesend. Walking, on a recent summers day...we were startled by the loud, yelping cry peculiar to the Ardeidae, and, to our suprise, discovered, immediately overhead, a busy colony of genuine " three year olders" busily employed in tending their voracious families. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
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This print titled "Heronry in Cobham Park, 1844" takes us back to a bygone era when nature's wonders were captured with awe. The creator of this remarkable image remains unknown, but their talent for capturing the essence of wildlife is undeniable. The scene unfolds in the venerable park of Cobham, near Gravesend, England. On a serene summer day, as we strolled through the park, our tranquility was abruptly shattered by the distinct yelping cry peculiar to Ardeidae. To our astonishment and delight, we looked up to find ourselves directly beneath a bustling colony of herons - genuine "three year olders" diligently caring for their ravenous families. This enchanting engraving originally appeared in the Illustrated London News in 1844 (Vol V), providing Victorian readers with a glimpse into this hidden world within nature. The monochrome palette adds an air of timelessness to the image while emphasizing the intricate details of each bird and tree branch. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time from nearly two centuries ago, it serves as a reminder that even then people marveled at Britain's natural beauty. This photograph transports us back to an era where newspapers played an essential role in sharing such extraordinary moments with curious minds across the country. With its delicate balance between light and shadow and its depiction of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, this print continues to captivate viewers today – bridging generations through its timeless appeal
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