Castanea Collection (page 3)

Dioon edule, chestnut dioon
A watercolour illustration of the cones belonging to a male chestnut dioon (Dioon edule). Original artwork part of the James Yates (1789-1871) collection presented by the Linnean Society, 1914

Dendroica pensylvanica, chestnut-sided warbler
Plate 59 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Merops leschenaulti, chestnut-headed bee-eater
Plate 33, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Collection of birds feathers
Plate 25 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Aesculus hippocastanum, horse chestnut tree
Photographed by Pat Hart, Summer 2003

(1) lamberts nut (2, 6) chestnut (3) hazelnut (4, 4a) almond
Plate 50 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas, 1870. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum. Entitled Fruits en chaton ou a enveloppe ligneuse

Parus atricapillus, Parus rufescens, Psaltriparus minimus
Plate 353 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Picoides villosus, Melanerpes lewis, M. carolinus, Sphyrapic
Plate 416 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Calcarius ornatus Carduelis magellanica Zonotrichia atricapi
Plate 394 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) habit, growing in woodland habitat, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, september

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) coppiced woodland in mist, Ranscombe Farm Plantlife Reserve, Kent, England, november

Sweet or Spanish Chestnut with fruit bunches protected by green outer cupule with branched radiating spines

Chestnut Teal - male (photographed at minsmere bird reserve March 2010, an escaped bird)
Chestnut Teal - male (photographed at minsmere bird reserve March 2010, an escaped bird

Sweet chestnut spring growth
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) spring growth. New leaves sprouting on a sweet chestnut tree in spring. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

Bay-breasted Warbler. Adult male in breeding plumage on breeding territory. June in Northern Maine, USA
JZ-3861 Bay-breasted Warbler. Adult male in breeding plumage on breeding territory June in Northern Maine, USA Dendroica castanea Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Sweet chestnut trees - laden with fruit Montesinho National Park, Tras-on-Montes Portugal
MAB-265 Sweet chestnut trees - laden with fruit Montesinho National Park, Tras-on-Montes, Portugal Castanea sativa Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fruit of sweet chestnut tree Montesinho National Park, Tras-on-Montes Portugal
MAB-266 Fruit of sweet chestnut tree Montesinho National Park, Tras-on-Montes, Portugal Castanea sativa Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Edible fruit on Sweet Chestnut tree - Douro Portugal
MAB-306 Edible fruit on Sweet Chestnut tree Douro, Portugal Castanea sativa Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bark of Sweet chestnut - Worcestershire UK
MAB-256 Bark of Sweet Chestnut Worcestershire, UK Castanea sativ Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Exploring the World of Castanea: From Birds to Nuts and Ancient Trees" In the realm of nature, the majestic Falco sparverius, also known as the American kestrel, gracefully soars through the sky. These birds find solace in the branches trees, where they can observe their surroundings with keen eyes. Meanwhile, on a distant continent, Australian estrildid finches flit about among clusters fruits en chaton. These nuts with shells provide nourishment for these vibrant little creatures as they go about their daily activities. Picture No. 10753374 captures a moment frozen in time - Queen Marys Tree stands tall and proud, a veteran Sweet chestnut that has witnessed over 600 years of history. Its gnarled branches tell tales untold while providing shelter for countless organisms. Transporting us back to Italy in 1870 is an evocative image depicting people gathering chestnuts under a magnificent chestnut tree. This historic scene has been digitally restored from its original form, reminding us of our deep connection to nature's bounties throughout time. The Moreton Bay chestnut seed pod reveals yet another facet of castanea's allure. With its intriguing shape and texture, it holds promise for new life waiting to sprout forth when conditions are just right. As winter blankets Saxony's Vogtland region in snow, solitary horse chestnuts stand tall against the blue sky. The sun shines through their snow-covered branches like rays of hope amidst cold winter days. Nature's artistry comes alive when a fallen Sweet chestnut fruit lies delicately on the woodland floor. Covered by textured lungwort lichen adorning nearby tree trunks like intricate patterns painted by Mother Nature herself – this harmonious scene embodies autumnal beauty in all its glory. Amidst this natural symphony resides an enchanting duo - Winter wren and gray catbird.