Birds And People Collection

Alexander McQueen dress with Magpie motifs

Mural from the wall of the tomb-chapel of Nebamun near Thebes Egypt dates to around 1350 - 1400 BC. Painting shows Nebamun a little known nobleman hunting in the marshes of the Nile with daughter

Mural from tomb-chapel of Nebamun at Thebes Egypt. Nebamun was an Ancient Egyptian Nobleman and this shows him overlooking geese brought to him and dates between 1350 - 1400 BC

Stained glass window in church near Akan Hokkaido depicting Japanese Cranes

Decorated Ostrich egg dating to around 600 BC used as water container and fou decorated with 4 sphinxes. Found in Isis tomb (Egyptian diety) at Vulci (close to Rome)

Textile panel depicting a bird with anhk-cross dating to 5-7th century AD from Akhmim (Upper Egypt) Birds are a common decoration on Coptic textiles and were associated with the seasons

Eagle hunters on route to the Eagle Hunters festival near Ulgii in western Mongolia October

Gulls mainly Herring and Black-headed Gulls on rubbish tip Edgfield Norfolk winter

Marble relief of Leda and the Swan 3rd century AD

Misericord in Lavenham Church depicting Spponbills

Dagger made of Cassowary bone Papua New Guinea

19th century Stained glass window in St Cuthberts Chapel on Inner Farne Island Northumberland depicting a pelican in her piety

Grey-winged Trumpeter with dog and Capybara - the three amigos, Exploramo Lodge Amazon Peru

Young Masai man wearing Ostrich feathers signifying recent circumsision Samburu Kenya

Grey-winged Trumpeter Psophia crepitans tame bird walking through forest with person at Exploramo Lodge Amazon River Iquitos region Peru

Guillermo Rodriguez Gomez Shaman of the Bora Tribe northern Amazon Basin Peru wearing macaw feather head dress worn during shamanic ceremonies

Shadow of eagle hunters Golden Eagle Aquila chrtsaetos on side of Ger complete with hood Bayan-Uglii western Mongolia

Eagle used as symbol of Mongolian Democratic party

Neon Roadrunner sign outside restaurant in Socorro New Mexico USA

Black-headed Gulls feeding behind a plough North Norfolk January

Feeding time at Akan Crane centre - among Japanese Cranes Grus japonensis Akan Hokkaido Japan

Photographers photographing Red-crowned (Japanese) Cranes at Akan Hokkaido Japan February

Gallo beer (The Cock) Guatemalan beer

Betting before the start of a Cock fight Palawan Philippines

Capercailie carving at RSPB Abernethy Reserve Speyside Highland Scotland

Purple Martin House Florida USA

Performer from the Kupop Sing-sing group from Jiwaka Province Papua New Guinea performng at Hagen Show at Mt Hagen. Note the owl wings in head dress and sicklebill feathers in background

Fighting stick made from a Cassowary toe Papua New Guinea

Drum with carving of bird beak from Sepik River Papua New Guinea

A Great Reed Warbler is cut free from an illegally erected mist net in olive grove Cyprus autumn. The bird would have been killed and sold as a delicacy to restaurants, known as ambelopoulia

hawk hawking falconry hunting hunter goshawk
Hawking with Northern Goshawk Norfolk winter

Clay Sutton with his duck decoys New Jersey USA May 2011

Lacquer tissue box with painted guineafowls Kenya East Africa

Plaque made of baked straw-tempered clay from Southern Iraq and dating to 1792-1750 BC during reign of Babylonian King Hammurabi. Depicts the Queen of the Night an ancient Mesopotamian goddess

Greenfinch Carduelis chloris singing in cage Malta

Grey-winged Trumpeter Psophia crepitans looking for scraps around cafeteira at Amazonas Lodge Amazon Rainforest Peru

Partridge - Chukar mosaic Paphos in Cyprus, one of the strongholds of the Ptolemaic kings. Paphos Mosaics dated to 3rd century AD in House of Dionysos

Akis an officer from the British Sovereign Base Area Police anti trapping unit at Dekeleia holds a Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla rescued from a trappers mist nest in Cyprus autumn

The spectacular dance from the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh - the land of Lord Krishna and his consort - Radha. Mauyr dance (Peacock Dance)

Jiwaka Tribe from Western Highlands at Mt Hagen Show Papua New Guinea Note head dress made from Cassowary feathers

Owl carving on victorian pew end Gloucester Cathedral

House Martin Delichon urbicum at nest under eaves Northumberland UK summer

Lacquer mirror with painted guineafowl feathers Kenya East Africa

Edible Swiflet nests on sale in medicine shop in Singapore for making birds nest soup

Hawking with Northern Goshawk Norfolk winter

Dead Pheasants and shotgun Norfolk winter

Kikuyu warrior wearing headress made of Helmeted Guineafowl feathers Tomson Falls Kenya

House Martin Delichon urbicum leaving nest under eaves of house Northumberland UK

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"Birds and People: A Timeless Connection Across Cultures and Centuries" From ancient Egypt to modern-day Mongolia, birds have captivated the hearts of people throughout history. The intricate details of an Alexander McQueen dress adorned with Magpie motifs pay homage to the enchanting beauty of these feathered creatures. Travel back in time to Thebes, Egypt, where a mural from the tomb-chapel of Nebamun transports us to a world dating back to 1350 - 1400 BC. This nobleman's appreciation for avian life is evident as colorful birds grace the walls, showcasing their significance in Egyptian culture. Across continents, in Hokkaido, Japan, a stained glass window depicts graceful Japanese Cranes. These elegant creatures symbolize longevity and good fortune within Japanese folklore. Delving deeper into history, we discover an intricately decorated Ostrich egg from around 600 BC. Once used as a water container and adorned with exquisite designs, it serves as a testament to humanity's fascination with birds' unique attributes. Moving forward through time brings us to Akhmim during the 5th-7th century AD when textile panels showcased birds intertwined with anhk-crosses – symbols representing life and eternity – weaving together spirituality and nature. Journeying across landscapes takes us to western Mongolia where eagle hunters embark on their way towards the Eagle Hunters festival. Their bond with majestic eagles demonstrates how humans can form deep connections with these magnificent creatures. Closer to home in Norfolk lies an unexpected sight: gulls flocking around rubbish tips during winter months. Herring Gulls and Black-headed Gulls find sustenance amidst human waste—a reminder that our actions impact even those who soar above us. Artistic expressions also celebrate this timeless connection between birds and people; marble relief sculptures like "Leda and the Swan" from the 3rd century AD depict mythical tales intertwining human lives with avian forms.