Shorebird Collection

Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), Uganda, Africa

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) pair on oyster reef

Long-billed Curlew
JZ-2113 Long-billed Curlew Numenius americanus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) feeding in shallow water at dawn, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) brooding three chicks with a fourth approaching, northern Massachusetts, USA.June. Endangered species

Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) by the coast, Island of Runde, Norway July

Bald Eagle flying over Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Great Salt Lake, near Salt Lake City and Farmington, Utah

Western sandpiper flock

Sanderling (Calidris alba) flock foraging at sunset, Britanny, France, October

Ruddy Turnstones

Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Great Salt Lake, near Farmington and Salt Lake City, Utah

Charadrius melodus, piping plover
Plate 220 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) chick camouflaged in ground nest, Norway June

Rocky Mountain Plover, 1836. Creator: Robert Havell
Rocky Mountain Plover, 1836

AUDUBON: PLOVER. Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Gulls take flight, Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Great Salt Lake, near Farmington and Salt Lake City, Utah

The Old Fish Market on the Dam, Amsterdam, 1650. Creator: Emanuel de Witte
The Old Fish Market on the Dam, Amsterdam, 1650. A woman in a white bonnet leans towards the stallholder so that he can place her purchase in her basket

Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. These have all been imported from various parts of the American continent

Exhibits of the West Siberian Imperial Russian Geographical Society; Birds of swamps and lakes, 1911 Creator: A. A
Exhibits of the West Siberian Imperial Russian Geographical Society - Birds of swamps and lakes, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry

Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), in undergrowth in winter, Brittany, France

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) males displaying and fighting each other at a lek, Finland. May

Small flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) flying in to rest after migration. Cresswell Pond, Druridge Bay, Northumberland, England, UK, September

Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) with small worm it has caught in shallow freshwater lake, Gloucestershire, UK, August

American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), adult in breeding plumage foraging by sweeping its bill from side to side through shallow water, Orange County, California, USA, April

Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) pair performing post-copulatory display (as copulation ends, the male slides off the female leaving his wings draped over her)

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), foraging in water, with reflection, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, USA, May

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) portrait in upland hay meadow, Upper Teesdale, CO Durham, England, UK, June

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) autumn courtship display, Germany, August

Semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) flock in flight over water, Johnsons Mills Reserve, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, July

Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) in breeding plumage. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Alaska, USA. June

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) chicks in the nest, seen from overhead, Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA June

Short-billed dowitcher, South Padre Island, Texas

White-faced ibis scratching

White-faced ibis foraging in Southeast Oregon wetland, USA

Willet stretching

USA, South Texas. White ibis calling

Red knots resting with western sandpipers

Red knots flock at dusk

Semipalmated sandpiper, posing on driftwood, Alaska, USA

Greater yellowlegs stretching

USA, Montana, long-billed curlew foraging

Still Life with Woodcocks. Creator: Jan Fyt
Still Life with Woodcocks, Unknown date

Orpheus Playing for the Animals, early 17th century. Creator: Gillis Claesz. de Hondecoeter
Orpheus Playing for the Animals, early 17th century

The Fox Visiting the Heron, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Frans Snyders
The Fox Visiting the Heron, early-mid 17th century

Landscape with views through the cave, from c.1635 until 1635. Creator: Jan Asselijin
Landscape with views through the cave, from c.1635 until 1635

Composite Ibis Figure (image 2 of 2), 712-332 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Composite Ibis Figure (image 2 of 2), 712-332 B.C

Ibis Processional Standard (image 2 of 2), 664-525 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Ibis Processional Standard (image 2 of 2), 664-525 B.C

Le portrait s'acheva en dépit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. Creator: Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
Le portrait s'acheva en depit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. (The portrait was completed despite their remonstrances) - monkey artist with birds

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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.