Falcon Collection

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), Scotland, UK, Europe

Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus, Scotland, winter

Picture No. 10947044
Peregrine Falcon - adult in flight Meriden, Connecticut, USA. Date:

Falconry equipment
Plate from Hermann Schlegel and A.H. Verster de Wulverhursts Traite de Fauconnerie (1844-1853)

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AUS-182 Peregrine falcon - female. South Australia Falco peregrinus Nicholas Birks / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Captain Robert Falcon Scott - Frys Cocoa Advert
Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), the English naval commander and explorer. A Captain in the Royal Navy, Scott led a number of expeditions to the Antarctic

Picture No. 10854169
Falconry Equipment Date:

Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration, flock pursued by Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) before landing at winter roost. The Netherlands. February 2020

August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Aout - Le Chateau D Etampes. Nobles ride out on a falconry expedition: the man on the right is a beater with long stick to flush out the game

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) adult landing at nest with chicks, Vaala, Finland, June

Captive Peregrine Falcon, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Yugoslavia - Sokol Rally in Belgrade
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

The Terra Nova of Scotts Antarctic Expedition
The ship Terra Nova - the vessel used by Robert Falcon Scott (1868 -1912) for his South Polar Expedition in 1911-12. Built originally for the Dundee whaling and sealing fleet (launched 1884)

Peregrine Falcon
PC-40 Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Piers Cavendish Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Eurasian sparrowhawk engraving 1892
Die VAogel - Dr. Alfred Brehm, Leipzig und Wien 1892

Peregrine Falcon
A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) perched on a branch. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) perched on a fence post, above some barbed wire. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Peregrine Falcon - chasing off a migration immature northern goshawk. Southern CT, October, USA
JZ-2818 Peregrine Falcon - chasing off a migration immature northern goshawk. Southern CT, October, USA Falco peregrinus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Peregrine Falcon - adult in flight, soaring
JZ-2437 Peregrine Falcon - adult in flight, soaring. USA Falco peregrinus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Guru Nanek / Govind Singh
GURU NANEK DEV (right) Founder of the Sikh religion, pictured here with GOVIND SINGH (1666 - 1708), the tenth and last of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism

Falco peregrinus, peregrine falcon
A peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight. The peregrine falcon can be seen in most parts of the UK except around london and the home counties. They breed in rocky cliffs and uplands

Kestrel - hovering Bedfordshire uk
BB-1613 Kestrel - hovering Bedfordshire uk Falco tinnunculus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Kestrel / Falcon - at nest, head on, both eyes visible
WAT-5453 KESTREL - at nest, head on, both eyes visible. Falco tinnunculus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) taking off, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon
Plate from Hermann Schlegel and A.H. Verster de Wulverhursts Traite de Fauconnerie (1844-1853)

Kestrel - female with vole on stump in bluebell wood - controlled conditions 10279
BB-2199 Kestrel - female with vole on stump in bluebell wood Falco tinnunculus controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Kestrel - female landing on stump in bluebell wood - controlled conditions 10281
BB-2200 Kestrel - female landing on stump in bluebell wood Falco tinnunculus controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Peregrine Falcon - adult in flight - October - Connecticut - USA
JZ-3792 Peregrine Falcon - adult in flight October - Connecticut - USA Falco peregrinus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Peregrine Falcon - adult. Connecticut in May
JZ-3114 Peregrine Falcon - adult. Connecticut in May. Falco peregrinus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Kestrel - female landing on stump in bluebell wood - controlled conditions 10283
BB-2201 Kestrel - female landing on stump in bluebell wood Falco tinnunculus controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Kestrel - with reflection Bedfordshire UK 006265
BB-1620 Kestrel - with reflection Bedfordshire UK Falco tinnunculus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Starling flock and peregrine falcon. Immense flock of birds flying at dusk creating elaborate formations as they swirl
ROY-241 Starling flock and peregrine falcon. Near Gretna, Scotland. UK Sturnus vulgaris Immense flock of birds flying at dusk creating elaborate formations as they swirl to avoid

Peregrine Falcon - soaring
JZ-2442 Peregrine Falcon - soaring USA Falco peregrinus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

American Kestrel - male in flight. Cape May New Jersey, USA
JZ-1899 American Kestrel - male in flight. Cape May New Jersey, USA. Falco sparverius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) perched on a branch, Valencia, Spain, February

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight over cotton grass flowers, Vaala, Finland, June

A hunting falcon catches a hare during a celebration by Egyptian clubs and austringers on World Falconry Day at Borg al-Arab desert in Alexandria, Egypt, November 17, 2018

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male hovering overhead, Cornwall, UK, April

Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) hunting them, The Netherlands, November

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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), captive

Oxo advertisement - Scott Antarctic expedition endorsement
Advertisement for Oxo as supplied to Captain Scott on his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. The advert quotes a letter from Scott who wrote

Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus female calling to bird perched on photographers hide! Ireland June

Robert Falcon Scott - at the Antarctic
Scott of the Antarctic. Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868 - 1912) - who lost his life in an ill-fated race to be the first person to reach the South Pole

Kestral - Male passing food to female Falco tinnunculus Hungary BI016142
COS-2661 Kestrel - Male passing food to female Hungary Falco tinnunculus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ufos / Michalak
At Falcon Lake, Manitoba, Stephen Michalak, a Pole, approaches a landed UFO and receives a grid-pattern of burns on his chest

Peragrine falcon
Milan Zygmunt

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

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The majestic falcon, a symbol of power and grace, has captivated humans for centuries. From the Peregrine Falcon soaring through the Scottish winter skies to Captain Robert Falcon Scott endorsing Frys Cocoa in an iconic advert, these birds have left their mark on our culture. In falconry, a time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years, we see the intricate equipment used to train and handle these magnificent creatures. The Gyrfalcon, known as Falco rusticolus, stands out with its striking appearance and regal demeanor. Witnessing a Common Starling murmuration being pursued by a Peregrine Falcon is truly awe-inspiring. The sheer speed and agility displayed by this predator leaves us in wonderment at nature's perfect balance. A heartwarming sight unfolds as an adult Peregrine Falcon gracefully lands at its nest in Vaala, Finland, bringing sustenance to its hungry chicks. This display of parental care reminds us that even the mightiest hunters have tender moments too. The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) continues to enchant us with its beauty and prowess. Its presence can be felt not only in Scotland or Finland but also across borders like Yugoslavia during the Sokol Rally in Belgrade. As we delve into history, we encounter Captain Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic Expedition aboard Terra Nova. His brave journey serves as a testament to human determination and exploration - qualities mirrored by the noble falcons themselves. Whether it's witnessing their breathtaking flights or admiring their role in art and literature throughout history, one thing remains certain: Falcons hold a special place in our hearts as symbols of freedom and untamed spirit.