Curlew Collection

Common Curlew (Morris)
COMMON CURLEW (Numenius arquata) Date: 1851

Curlew - in flight over moorland breeding territory Northumberland, UK
USH-1386 Curlew - Flying over moorland Northumberland, UK Numenius arquata Curlew - Flying over moorland Northumberland, England Numenius arquata Duncan Usher USH-1386 Duncan Usher / ardea.comCurlew

Common curlew, Numenius arquata, Oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus, Ringed Plover, Charadrius hiaticula, Red Knot, Calidris canutus, Turnstone, Arenaria interpres, beach scene

Stone Curlew CK 451 Aggressive display Burhinus ondicnemus © C. R. Knights/ ARDEA LONDON
CK-451 STONE-CURLEWS - aggressive display with wings outstretched Burhinus ondicnemus Distribution: Southern United Kingdom east to southern Russia and south to Spain, Italy and the Balkans

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

Pair of curlews
A pair of curlews together

Curlew, Scolopax arquata, Numenius arquata.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Curlew (Numenius arquata), adult

Illustration of Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus), profile showing long curved beak

Picture No. 10885863
Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) Date:

Two -grielen, 1777. Creator: Aert Schouman
Two -grielen, 1777

Eurasian Curlew, 1907. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
Eurasian Curlew, 1907

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LIX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LIX, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLVIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLVIII, c. 1575/1580

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Birds eggs, Dipper, Warbler, Thrush, Spoonbill, Ptarmigan, Falcon, Curlew, Crow
Vintage engraving of Birds eggs, Dipper, Garden Warbler, Missel Thrush, Spoonbill, Ptarmigan, Peregrine Falcon, Curlew, Hooded Crow, Coot

Curlew (Numenius arquata) roosting on saltmarsh, Cromarty Firth, Scotland, UK April

Birds, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
1) Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta), 2) capercaillie cock (Tetrao urogallus), 3) Ostrich (Struthio camelus), 4) Male Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), 5) Gray partridge (Perdix perdi)

Long-Billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) hunting in sand for Fiddler Crabs while wintering on Mullet Key, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA

Curlews about to take flight, 1911. Creator: Vilhelm Theodor Fischer
Curlews about to take flight, 1911

Curlew (Numenius arquata) preening on mudflat at low tide, Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Northumberland, England, UK. January

Long-billed curlew at the beach

Long-billed curlews at the beach

Curlew on nest (b / w photo)
6021171 Curlew on nest (b/w photo) by Kearton, Richard (1862-1928) & Cherry (1871-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curlew on nest)

Curlew (Numenius arquata), County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Whimbrel bird on the tundra

Ruddy turnstone, Arenaria interpres, and Eurasian stone curlew, Burhinus oedicnemus. Handcoloured engraving by the widow Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

Curlew
LLM339473 Curlew by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curlew. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Hadada or hadeda ibis, Bostrychia hagedash? (White-headed curlew, Numenius leucocephalus.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Eggs: Curlew: Great Bustard: etc, illustration from British Birds
740869 Eggs:Curlew:Great Bustard:etc, illustration from British Birds by Kirkman & Jourdain, 1966 (colour litho) by Gronvold

Eskimo or eskimaux curlew, Numenius borealis. Extinct. Handcoloured lithograph from John James Audubons Birds of America, George Lockwood edition, 1870

Curlew and young (colour litho)
3794390 Curlew and young (colour litho) by Kelly, Robert George Talbot (1861-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source unknown); English, out of copyright

HMS Curlew, British C-class cruiser, crew members on deck, including two lance corporals, probably while stationed in Hong Kong. Date: circa 1920

Godwits and curlews, c. 1915 (w / c & bodycolour over pencil on board)
3473562 Godwits and curlews, c.1915 (w/c & bodycolour over pencil on board) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Scottish

Curlew, from Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick Warne & Co
3437866 Curlew, from Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd, 1958 (colour litho) by Thorburn

Curlew, Land Rail, Partridge and Moor Hen (clockwise)
LLM338728 Curlew, Land Rail, Partridge and Moor Hen (clockwise) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curlew, Land Rail, Partridge and Moor Hen (clockwise)

Eggs: Ring Plover, Kentish Plover, Curlew, Lapwing, Dotterell
3438381 Eggs: Ring Plover, Kentish Plover, Curlew, Lapwing, Dotterell, from Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd, 1958 (colour litho) by Thorburn

Eggs
LLM339486 Eggs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggs. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Great Esquimaux Curlew, 1835 (w / c on paper)
3081849 Great Esquimaux Curlew, 1835 (w/c on paper) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); 53.7x81.1 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info.: One lone bird with its beak open)

Scout Patrol Signs, 1929 (colour litho)
498711 Scout Patrol Signs, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scout Patrols are named after different birds and animals)

Curlew, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999186 Curlew, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Esquimax Curlew, 1834 (w / c on paper)
3081846 Esquimax Curlew, 1834 (w/c on paper) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); 34.3x53.3 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info.: Two birds, one looking down while standing)

Curlew, Numenius, 1771 (hand-coloured engraving)
986223 Curlew, Numenius, 1771 (hand-coloured engraving) by Catesby, Mark (1679-1749); 53x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Curlew, Numenius)

Long-billed Curlew, 1834. Creator: Robert Havell
Long-billed Curlew, 1834

Great Esquimaux Curlew, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Great Esquimaux Curlew, 1835

Pigmy Curlew, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Pigmy Curlew, 1835

Esquimaux Curlew, 1834. Creator: Robert Havell
Esquimaux Curlew, 1834

Louisiana Heron, Pied Oyster-catcher, Hooping Crane, and Long-billed Curlew, published 1808-1814

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The curlew, a majestic bird known for its distinctive long beak and haunting call, graces the skies over moorlands in Northumberland, UK. The Common Curlew (Morris) takes flight across its breeding territory, creating a mesmerizing sight against the backdrop of the rugged landscape. Alongside this graceful creature are other shorebirds like Oystercatchers, Ringed Plovers, Red Knots, and Turnstones that dot the sandy beaches with their presence. In contrast to its common counterpart is the Long-billed Curlew with its striking appearance and aggressive display. This Stone Curlew CK 451 showcases its dominance as it defends its territory. Meanwhile, another species called Scolopax arquata stands tall amidst nature's beauty. A pair of curlews captures our attention as they navigate through their habitat with grace and elegance. Their adult plumage shines brightly under the sun's rays while an illustration highlights the unique profile of a Long-billed Curlew with its curved beak. Bird enthusiasts can marvel at these captivating creatures alongside other avian wonders like Dippers, Warblers, Thrushes, Spoonbills, Ptarmigans Falcons, and Crows in a stunning picture featuring various bird eggs. Finally, we find solace in observing a solitary Curlew roosting on saltmarshes along Cromarty Firth in Scotland during April. Its peaceful presence reminds us of nature's tranquility and resilience. The curlews' diverse appearances and habitats remind us of their importance within ecosystems worldwide. From moorlands to coastlines to marshes - these birds bring life to every corner they inhabit.