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Eider Collection

The eider, scientifically known as Somateria mollissima, is a fascinating species of duck that can be found in various regions across the globe

Background imageEider Collection: Common Eider Duck Female. Close-up of eye and feather detail as she broods eggs

Common Eider Duck Female. Close-up of eye and feather detail as she broods eggs. Inner Farne Island, Northumberland, UK
ROY-93 Common Eider Duck - Female. Close-up of eye and feather detail as she broods eggs. Inner Farne Island, Northumberland, UK

Background imageEider Collection: Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) female defending her nest from arctic fox

Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) female defending her nest from arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus). Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen. June

Background imageEider Collection: Eider (Somateria mollissima) male Seahouses Northumberland winter

Eider (Somateria mollissima) male Seahouses Northumberland winter

Background imageEider Collection: Picture No. 11980652

Picture No. 11980652
Common Eider male in breeding plumage Iceland Date:

Background imageEider Collection: EIDER (MORRIS)

EIDER (MORRIS)
EIDER (Somateria mollissima) Mollissima means very soft, and this birds down is favoured for bedding. Date: 1851

Background imageEider Collection: King eider, Somateria spectabilis. (Grey headed duck, Anas spectabilis)

King eider, Somateria spectabilis. (Grey headed duck, Anas spectabilis) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640969 King eider, Somateria spectabilis. (Grey headed duck, Anas spectabilis) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Background imageEider Collection: Eider Ducks, 1894. Creator: Bruno Liljefors

Eider Ducks, 1894. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
Eider Ducks, 1894

Background imageEider Collection: Game. A Pheasant and an Eider, 1846. Creator: Johan Laurentz Jensen

Game. A Pheasant and an Eider, 1846. Creator: Johan Laurentz Jensen
Game. A Pheasant and an Eider, 1846

Background imageEider Collection: Tonning, on the Eyder, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Tonning, on the Eyder, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Tonning, on the Eyder, 1854. Opening of the British-built Royal Danish Railway by Frederick VII, King of Denmark. In this commodious and finely-situated coast terminus of the Railway

Background imageEider Collection: Schleswig-Holstein War - Plan of Friedrichstadt, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Schleswig-Holstein War - Plan of Friedrichstadt, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Schleswig-Holstein War - Plan of Friedrichstadt, [now in Germany], 1850. Map of the town and the river Eider showing three sluices: No. 1. Die Wester Schleuse. 2. Mittel. 3. Oster

Background imageEider Collection: White-tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) flying over water with male Common eider

White-tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) flying over water with male Common eider prey (Somateria mollissima), Uto, Parainen, Finland, April

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

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

Background imageEider Collection: Stellers Eider (Polysticta stelleri) male swimming, Varangerfjord, Norway, April

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

Background imageEider Collection: The Eider river flows into the North Sea at Toenning, North Friesland, Schleswig-Holstein

The Eider river flows into the North Sea at Toenning, North Friesland, Schleswig-Holstein

Background imageEider Collection: DDE-90034194

DDE-90034194
Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen. Common eider, Somateria mollissima, flock of females resting on the tundra in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

Background imageEider Collection: DDE-90034058

DDE-90034058
Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Sassenfjorden. Common eider, Somateria mollissima, flock in flight along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

Background imageEider Collection: DDE-90029121

DDE-90029121
Kingdom of Denmark, Faroe Islands (aka Foroyar), Island of Streymoy. Common male Eider duck (WILD: Somateria mollissima) famous for it's thick down. Date: 21/05/2008

Background imageEider Collection: Eider duck on nest (b / w photo)

Eider duck on nest (b / w photo)
6021161 Eider duck on nest (b/w photo) by Kearton, Richard (1862-1928) & Cherry (1871-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eider duck on nest)

Background imageEider Collection: Common Eider ~ on sea shore ~ Dune Island, Heligoland, Germany

Common Eider ~ on sea shore ~ Dune Island, Heligoland, Germany
Common Eider - on sea shore - Dune Island, Heligoland, Germany. Common Eider - on sea shore - Dune Island, Heligoland, Germany

Background imageEider Collection: Eider ducks (Somateria mollissima) floating on waves, Iceland. March

Eider ducks (Somateria mollissima) floating on waves, Iceland. March

Background imageEider Collection: Barn owl, Tyto alba, and eider duck, Somateria mollissima

Barn owl, Tyto alba, and eider duck, Somateria mollissima. Handcoloured steel engraving by Adolph Fries after an illustration by A

Background imageEider Collection: Eider duck on nest (colour litho)

Eider duck on nest (colour litho)
3633851 Eider duck on nest (colour litho) by Alexander, Edwin John (1870-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eider duck on nest)

Background imageEider Collection: Scoters and stellers eider, c. 1915 (w / c & bodycolour over pencil on paper)

Scoters and stellers eider, c. 1915 (w / c & bodycolour over pencil on paper)
3473552 Scoters and stellers eider, c.1915 (w/c & bodycolour over pencil on paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageEider Collection: Eider (colour litho)

Eider (colour litho)
1630961 Eider (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd 1958); Scottish

Background imageEider Collection: Wigeon, Scaup and Eider Duck, pub. by Book Club Associates, 1972 (colour litho)

Wigeon, Scaup and Eider Duck, pub. by Book Club Associates, 1972 (colour litho)
3708947 Wigeon, Scaup and Eider Duck, pub. by Book Club Associates, 1972 (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) pub

Background imageEider Collection: The Wreck of the Eider, the Salvage Corps at Work (engraving)

The Wreck of the Eider, the Salvage Corps at Work (engraving)
1055988 The Wreck of the Eider, the Salvage Corps at Work (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wreck of the Eider, the Salvage Corps at Work)

Background imageEider Collection: Eider Duck, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell

Eider Duck, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Eider Duck, 1835

Background imageEider Collection: Eider Duck, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888-90

Eider Duck, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888-90

Background imageEider Collection: Glasgow G12 0 Map

Glasgow G12 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Glasgow G12 0

Background imageEider Collection: Group of male Common eiders (Somateria mollissima) in flight, Iceland, June

Group of male Common eiders (Somateria mollissima) in flight, Iceland, June

Background imageEider Collection: Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), Stellers Eider (Heniconnetta stelleri)

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), Stellers Eider (Heniconnetta stelleri), King Eider (Somateria spectabilis), 1900, (1900)

Background imageEider Collection: Eider-Duck - Somate ria mollis sima, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Eider-Duck - Somate ria mollis sima, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Eider-Duck - Somate ria mollis sima, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageEider Collection: Eider Somateria mollissima males fighting Northumberland spring UK

Eider Somateria mollissima males fighting Northumberland spring UK

Background imageEider Collection: Eiders Somateria mollissima feeding on mussels in the surf Northumberland, winter

Eiders Somateria mollissima feeding on mussels in the surf Northumberland, winter

Background imageEider Collection: King Eider shot at the Seward Sealife center in Seward, Alaska, USA

King Eider shot at the Seward Sealife center in Seward, Alaska, USA
King Eider (Somateria spectabilis) shot at the Seward Sealife Center in Seward; Seward, Alaska, United States of America

Background imageEider Collection: Bruno Liljefors Eider Ducks Eider painting animal painting

Bruno Liljefors Eider Ducks Eider painting animal painting
Bruno Liljefors, Eider Ducks, Eider, painting, animal painting, 1894, oil on canvas, Height, 80 cm (31.4 inches), Width, 96 cm (37.7 inches), Signed, -94

Background imageEider Collection: eider in the snow, Norway

eider in the snow, Norway

Background imageEider Collection: king eider in the harbour, Norway

king eider in the harbour, Norway

Background imageEider Collection: Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) portrait of female in close up, Seahouses, Northumberland

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) portrait of female in close up, Seahouses, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Background imageEider Collection: Two Common Eiders (Somateria mollissima) males swimming, northumberland, United Kingdom

Two Common Eiders (Somateria mollissima) males swimming, northumberland, United Kingdom

Background imageEider Collection: ALASKA: TLINGIT WOMEN, c1900. Two Tlingit women, wearing robes of eider duck feather

ALASKA: TLINGIT WOMEN, c1900. Two Tlingit women, wearing robes of eider duck feather and marmot skin, seated in front of a wooden partition with baskets and carved wooden items

Background imageEider Collection: Picture No. 10883923

Picture No. 10883923
King Eider - Drake Feeding on Starfish (Somateria spectabilis) Date:

Background imageEider Collection: King Eiders Somateria spectabilis & Common Eiders Somateria mollissima in Varanger

King Eiders Somateria spectabilis & Common Eiders Somateria mollissima in Varanger Fjord Norway March

Background imageEider Collection: Stellers Eiders Polysticta stelleri Varanger Fjord Arctic Norway March

Stellers Eiders Polysticta stelleri Varanger Fjord Arctic Norway March

Background imageEider Collection: Stellers Eider Polysticta stelleri male taking off Varanger Fjord Arctic Norway March

Stellers Eider Polysticta stelleri male taking off Varanger Fjord Arctic Norway March

Background imageEider Collection: Eider Somateria mollissima female Northumberland summer

Eider Somateria mollissima female Northumberland summer

Background imageEider Collection: Eider Somateria mollissima female taking off Northumberland spring

Eider Somateria mollissima female taking off Northumberland spring

Background imageEider Collection: Eider Mollissima somateria drake Northumberland March

Eider Mollissima somateria drake Northumberland March



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The eider, scientifically known as Somateria mollissima, is a fascinating species of duck that can be found in various regions across the globe. One such location is the Inner Farne Island in Northumberland, UK, where a common eider duck female showcases her nurturing instincts by brooding her eggs. In this close-up shot, the intricate details of her eye and feathers are beautifully captured. Another remarkable aspect of these ducks is their protective nature towards their nests. A female eider fiercely defends her nest from an arctic fox, showcasing her determination and courage to ensure the safety of her offspring. During winter in Seahouses, Northumberland, male eiders gather together to brave the cold weather. Their presence adds vibrancy to the otherwise bleak season and serves as a reminder of nature's resilience. In one captivating image numbered 11980652, we witness male common eiders soaring above water alongside a majestic white-tailed sea eagle. This scene exemplifies both harmony and competition among different species for survival. Traveling all the way to Finland in May reveals yet another facet of these magnificent birds. Here we find a female common eider perched on her nest with serene seascape behind her—a tranquil moment amidst life's constant motion. Not only do these birds inhabit coastal areas but they also leave their mark inland. The Eider river gracefully flows into the North Sea at Toenning in North Friesland, Schleswig-Holstein—an exquisite blend of freshwater meeting saltwater. Through stunning photographs like "Eye To Eye" (DDE-90034194) and "DDE-90034058, " we gain an up-close perspective on these captivating creatures—truly appreciating their unique features and intricacies that make them so enchanting. Whether it's witnessing their maternal instincts or observing them navigate diverse landscapes with grace and resilience—the world of eiders never fails to captivate us with its beauty and wonder.