Black Bird Collection (page 2)

USA, Montana, Red winged blackbird

The King admires his blackbird pie
Sing a song of six pence, a pocket full of rye, four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie c. 1910

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Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, male on blooming Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora), Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, March 2003

Yellow Headed Blackbird singing in cattails in the Mission Valley of Montana

Red Winged Blackbird on a cattail at Freezeout Lake NWR in Montana

USA, Oregon, Portland. Red-winged blackbird clings to cattail stalk in meadow

USA, Texas, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, male Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)

USA, Utah. Male yellow-headed blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) give territorial call while on cattail. Cache Valley. Great Basin

Common Blackbird, Turdus merula, female on nest with young on top of Window, Oberaegeri, Switzerland

SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE. Illustration by Randolph Caldecott, c1880, for Sing a Song of Sixpence

SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Goooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE: MAID. The maid was in the garden. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE. Wood engraving from the Munroe & Francis Boston edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, 1833

AUDUBON: BLACKBIRD, (1827). Rusty Blackbird (Ephagus carolinus) by John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38
AUDUBON: BLACKBIRD, (1827). Rusty Blackbird (Ephagus carolinus) by John James Audubon for his " Birds of America, " 1827-38

European Blackbird (Turdus merula merula) adult female, standing on frozen pond, Norfolk, England, january

Jamaican Blackbird (Nesopsar nigerrimus) adult, perched on branch, Ecclesdown Road, Jamaica, march

Blackbird in snow. Print shows a blackbird (raven or crow) perched on a snow-covered branch. Date between 1880 and 1890

Blackbird near reeds in snow. Date between 1890 and 1920

BLACKBIRD
A young blackbird. Date: September 1972

Birds / Blackbird
A Blackbird feeing her young in their nest on a drainpipe. Date: 1960s

D Carleton-Smythe. Sing a song of sixpence
Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full of rye, Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie... 20th century

Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula kinnisii) endemic race, adult male, perched on branch, Sri Lanka, december

Scarlet-headed Blackbird (Amblyramphus holosericeus) adult male, perched at elevated songpost, Otamendi Nature Reserve, Buenos Aires, Argentina, october

Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula mandarinus) adult female, perched on branch, Beidaihe, Hebei, China, may

European Blackbird (Turdus merula) two juveniles, with Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) adult, feeding at ground feeder in garden, England, september

Unicoloured Blackbird (Agelaius cyanopus) adult female, standing on ground, El Bagual, Formosa, Argentina, october

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) and European Blackbird (Turdus merula) adults, fighting over apples in snow, West Midlands, England, december

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) adult male, calling and displaying, Florida, U. S. A
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) adult male, calling and displaying, Florida, U.S.A

European Blackbird (Turdus merula) chick, fledgling on garden lawn, England, may

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"Black Bird: A Melodious Muse and Symbol of Freedom" In Audubon's renowned masterpiece, "Red-winged Blackbird, " the vibrant plumage of this avian marvel captivates our gaze. Perched on a branch, it serenades nature with its enchanting song, filling the air with sweet melodies. A whimsical cartoon portrays a blackbird swallowing a yarn, reminding us of its playful nature. Meanwhile, in Colorado's vast landscapes, blackbirds diligently build their nests as symbols of resilience and new beginnings. Reflecting upon history's pages, we encounter an illustration satirizing Maryland's abolition of slavery in 1862. The blackbird becomes an emblematic figure representing freedom and equality for all. Edward Lear's vivid lithograph from "The Bird Book" introduces us to the captivating beauty of the Black Bird. Its dark feathers contrast against a colorful backdrop, leaving us mesmerized by its elegance. Le Vocabulaire Illustre presents two engravings showcasing different names for this remarkable creature - Merle dore (Yellow hammer) and Merle (Blackbird). These linguistic variations remind us of the diverse perspectives that shape our understanding. Lastly, we delve into folklore as we envision four-and-twenty blackbirds baked in a pie through a charming color lithograph. This timeless nursery rhyme echoes through generations, evoking images of joyous gatherings and culinary delights. As we bid farewell to the Black Bird within these narratives and illustrations spanning time and place, let us cherish its melodic presence forever ingrained in our hearts - an enduring symbol of inspiration and freedom.