Black Birds Collection

A blackbird sings whilst perched on a branch 2011

Song of Sixpence 1818
Sing a song of sixpence, A bag full of rye, Four-and-twenty blackbirds Baked in a pie

Four & Twenty Blackbirds Date: circa 1918

Sing a Song of Sixpence -- the king cuts into his pie, and the blackbirds start to sing. 19th century

Blackbird Nesting
A blackbird sits in her nest with her brood of fledglings

Birds
Vision Grasp Art

Jacqueline de la Grange, wife of Jean de Montagu, Grand Minister of France under Charles VI
FLO4657157 Jacqueline de la Grange, wife of Jean de Montagu, Grand Minister of France under Charles VI. She wears an escoffion hat with veil

The Village (oil on canvas)
PNH352733 The Village (oil on canvas) by Fox, Charles James (fl.1883-1904); 61x101.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Ox-Cart in the Snow, from a series of four drawings representing the four seasons (pencil
NOR61643 Ox-Cart in the Snow, from a series of four drawings representing the four seasons (pencil, pen & brown ink on paper) (see also 61644-6) by Gogh

Yellow Headed Blackbird

Kahloah from Martinique from the 1935 Blackbird revue
A leading member of the cast of Lew Leslies Blackbirds of 1935, Kahloah, a nineteen year old girl from Martinique whose dancing says The Sketch, is absolutely sensational

The Three Eddies stars of Blackbirds 1926, Paris Date: 1926

Adelaide Hall (1901-1993), American-born British jazz singer and entertainer, seen here in later life. She began her career on Broadway, New York, in 1921, and made her name in 1928

Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) perched on a branch, side view

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

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
A young blackbird. Date: September 1972

Johnny Hudgins, star of Blackbirds 1926, Paris Date: 1926

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

White-browed Blackbird (Sturnella superciliaris) immature male, perched on fencepost, Haras del Sur, Buenos Aires, Argentina, october

Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul) adult male, standing on stone, Sattal, Uttarakhand, India, february

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) adult, with stolen European Blackbird (Turdus merula) eggs in beak, perched on stump

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"Black Birds: A Melody of Nature's Elegance" In the enchanting world of avian wonders, black birds hold a special place. From the timeless nursery rhyme "Sing a Song of Sixpence" to the classic painting "The Village, " these ebony-feathered creatures have captivated our hearts for centuries. Dating back to 1818, when "Song of Sixpence" was first published, we find ourselves transported into a whimsical realm where four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie. Their melodious tunes echo through time as they perch on branches, serenading us with their soul-stirring songs. But it is not just their musical prowess that enthralls us; it is also their nesting habits. Blackbird nesting brings forth an air of mystery and intrigue as these skilled architects create intricate homes amidst nature's embrace. One cannot help but be reminded of Jacqueline de la Grange, wife of Jean de Montagu, adorned in her escoffion hat with veil and armorial robe decorated with majestic coats of arms. Like this noble lady, blackbirds exude elegance and grace as they flutter through the skies. From masterpieces like "The Village" to delicate pencil drawings depicting ox-carts in snowy landscapes representing the four seasons, black birds add depth and character to every scene they grace. Their presence evokes a sense of harmony between man-made beauty and Mother Nature's creations. Amongst this diverse family lies one striking member - the Yellow Headed Blackbird. With its vibrant plumage contrasting against obsidian feathers, it stands out like royalty among its peers. So let us celebrate these enchanting creatures – from ancient rhymes to artistic expressions – for they remind us that even in darkness there exists immense beauty waiting to be discovered. The symphony created by black birds echoes through time, reminding us all that nature's song knows no bounds.