Ducks Collection (page 8)

Great / Eastern white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) and Common Teal (Anas crecca), Charidhand wetland, Kutch, Gujarat, India. December 2009

Mural frieze in the Tomb of the Lionesses (Tomba delle Leonesse), Tarquinia, Italy, (1928). Etruscan burial chamber, 1st Half of 6th Century B.C...Flying fish [dolphins]

Female Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) on lake with autumn reflections, Wirral, UK, November

The Farmers Boy with chickens and ducks, c1881. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Farmers Boy with chickens and ducks, c1881. When I was a farmer, a Farmers Boy, I used to keep my masters ducks. From " The Farmers Boy" written and illustrated by Randolph Caldecott

Redhead ducks (Aytha americana) with a few Ring-necked ducks (Aytha collaris) mixed in, large raft, Cayuga Lake, New York, USA, January

Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) pair perched on floating vegetation, male stretching its wing and leg, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA. March

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Flock of Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) taking off, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. December

Common eider (Somateria mollissima), female on her nest with sea behind, Finland, May

Eider (Somateria mollissima) male on water, Seahouses, Northumberland, England, February

American wigeon (Anas / Mareca americana) nest with seven eggs, Anchorage Provincial Park, Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada, June

Female Goosander (Mergus merganser) drying feathers, Gwynedd, Wales, UK, January

Female Eider (Somateria mollissima) swimming on sea, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Wigeon (Anas Penelope) on estuary mud stretching wings, Caerlaverock WWT, Scotland, Solway, UK, January. Did you know? The oldest known wigeon lived to 34 years old

Male Eider (Somateria mollissima) in flight over water, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, February. 2020VISION Book Plate. Did you know

Female Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), swimming on river, Bradfield Nature Reserve, Berkshire, England, UK, April

Common teal (Anas crecca) drake feeding on mudflats, The Wash, Norfolk, England, UK, March

An adult male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) comes in to land, backlit by evening sunlight, Derbyshire, England, UK, March. Did you know

Wigeon (Anas penelope) drake walking on frozen flooded marshland in winter sunshine, Greylake RSPB reserve, Somerset Levels, UK, January

Flock of Wigeon (Anas penelope) and a few Common Teal (Anas crecca) flying overhead in winter, Greylake RSPB reserve, Somerset Levels, UK, December

Female Pintail (Anas acuta) with chicks, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA, July

Male King eider (Somateria spectabilis) displaying, Norway, February

Stellers Eider (Polysticta stelleri) male swimming, Varangerfjord, Norway, April, Vulnerable species. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) female with ducklings, Cley, Norfolk, East Anglia, England, UK, July

Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) slipping on ice on frozen lake, Wiltshire, UK, January

Four Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) dabbling for food in icy water. The Netherlands, January

A group of women by a duck pond, 1937. Artist: Louis Guichard
A group of women by a duck pond, 1937. From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

A Rainy Day, 1870, (1912). Artist: Peter Graham
A Rainy Day, 1870, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912

Roman Mosaic from Pompeii of ducks and frogs in a water garden, 1st century. Artist: Dioscurides of Samos
Roman Mosaic from Pompeii of ducks and frogs in a water garden, 1st century. Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Fowling in the marshes: wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, c1350 BC
Fowling in the marshes: fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun (no. 10), Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC

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A Hawk Pouncing on a Pair of Ducks, 1701-1755. Creator: Unknown
A Hawk Pouncing on a Pair of Ducks, 1701-1755

Confirmation Sunday, Dragor, 1876-1880. Creator: Viggo Johansen
Confirmation Sunday, Dragor, 1876-1880

Art class, sketching ducks at zoo, Normal school, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Art class, sketching ducks at zoo, Normal school, (1899?)

Lone Tree on Loch Lomond, Milarrochy Bay, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Steamer ducks (Tachyeres brachypterus) walking, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Ducks farming, Sunamganj, Bangladesh

Ducks farming, Sirajganj, Bangladesh

Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta, duck farmer

"Ducks crossing" road sign in the village of Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, UK

A male and a female steamer ducks (Tachyeres brachypterus) walking together, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus) performing ballet dance, Falkland Islands, South America

Street food, Zhongdiane, Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, China

Waterfowl at dawn with mist, including Great blue heron (Ardea herodias herodias), American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata), Xochimilco wetlands, Mexico City

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"Ducks: Graceful Water Wonders of the UK and Beyond" From the serene Mill Pond in Swanage to the captivating St Swithin's Lake in Dudley, they have found their way into our hearts. Whether it's a curious duckling swimming effortlessly on the water surface or a majestic flock of Mallard Ducks gliding through the Chesapeake Retriever, Curly Coated Retriever, and Irish Water, these feathered creatures never fail to mesmerize. In Chalfont Saint Giles, we find ourselves enchanted by the vibrant Mandarin Duck pair gracefully navigating a picturesque lake in Hessen, Germany. Their colorful plumage adds an extra touch of magic to this idyllic scene. Meanwhile, at Maxims Park in London stands Nancy Schon's famous "Make Way for Ducklings" sculpture. This beloved artwork captures the innocence and playfulness of ducklings as they explore their surroundings with boundless curiosity. The tranquility continues with Vernon Ward's masterpieces - "Family Tree" and "Winter Circle. " These paintings beautifully depict Mallard Ducks peacefully enjoying their time together on calm ponds. The sense of unity among these ducks is truly heartwarming. Let us not forget about Muscovy Ducks; their adorable ducklings bring joy wherever they go. With each waddle across bodies of water like swans at Swanage Bay or even closer to home at local ponds across Britain, these little ones remind us that family bonds are precious no matter where you are. So next time you encounter ducks swimming freely or captive within urban landscapes like Boston Public Garden's iconic sculpture garden created by Nancy Schon - take a moment to appreciate their elegance and resilience. These delightful creatures have carved out a special place in our world – reminding us that nature’s beauty can be found even amidst bustling cities or tranquil countryside scenes alike.