Rook Collection

Farmer and team of working horses plough a field
A team of two heavy horses plough a field, watched by a large crow and a pet springer spaniel. Watercolour painting by Malcom Greensmith Date: circa 1980

Rooks Corvus frugilegus at pre-roost gathering near Buckenham in Yare Valley Norfolk winter

Chess pieces on a chessboard

Rook Corvus frugilegus Northumberland winter

Two Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) silhouetted as they perch on a tree branch at their roost site at sunset, Gloucestershire, UK, February

Rooks Corvus frugilegus at pre-roost gathering near Buckenham in Yare Valley Norfolk winter

Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) winter flock, in flight and gathering on trees on Suffolk farmland

Rooks Corvus frugilegus at pre roost gathering Buckenham in Yare Valley Norfolk

Rook
LLM339494 Rook by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rook. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Framlingham Castle, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Framlingham Castle, 1845. Norman castle in Suffolk. This picturesque ruin of a fortress of the Middle Ages, stands on the north side of the town of Framlingham, 18 miles north-east of Ipswich

Cock Robin 1
After the unfortunate death of Cock Robin, the Rook reads the burial service

Rook - portrait. Northumberland, UK
USH-2597 Rook - portrait Northumberland, UK Corvus frugilegus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lady with the Rooks, 1829. Creator: Edward Calvert
Lady with the Rooks, 1829

Misfitz - Qua-Qua. early 20th century

Rook - In flight
JD-19712 Rook - In flight UK Corvus frugilegus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rook - Roosting in tops of trees in winter Suffolk UK
FEU-151 Rook - Roosting in tops of trees in winter Suffolk UK Corvus frugilegus Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rook (Morris)
(Corvus frugilegus)

Rook (Somerset)
(Corvus frugilegus)

Head of a Rook
3524712 Head of a Rook; (add.info.: Head of a Rook, member of the Corvidae family in the passerine order of bird. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Osaka Castle, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Osaka Castle, 1865

Sharpham, on the Dart, Devon - the Largest Rookery in England, 1856. Creator: Edmund Evans
Sharpham, on the Dart, Devon - the Largest Rookery in England, 1856. Bird-shooting in the English countryside:..the river, owing to its surpentine eccentricities

'The Church Congress at Ryhl, North Wales and Views in the Neighbourhood; Rhuddlan Castle, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Church Congress at Ryhl, North Wales and Views in the Neighbourhood; Rhuddlan Castle, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Lady and the Rooks, n.d. Creator: Edward Calvert
The Lady and the Rooks, n.d

"Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey" - painted by J. Wilson, Jun, 1854. Creator: Unknown
"Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey" - painted by J. Wilson, Jun, 1854. This spirited sea-piece was exhibited at the British Institution last year...it is a beautiful scene, pure in colouring

Rook-Shooting in Penshurst Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Rook-Shooting in Penshurst Park, 1850. Killing birds at...Penshurst, situated in the Weald of Kent...By the second week in May the young rooks have acquired sufficient maturity to become the proper

The Rhuddlan Royal Eisteddvod - Rhuddlan Castle, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Rhuddlan Royal Eisteddvod - Rhuddlan Castle, [in Wales], 1850. View of...the exterior of Rhuddlan Castle from the St. Asaph side of the bridge

The Rhuddlan Royal Eisteddvod - the Procession to the Castle, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Rhuddlan Royal Eisteddvod - the Procession to the Castle, 1850. Cultural event in Wales. The Castle ruins cover about two acres and a half; and the lofty western walls, covered with moss and ivy

Hungry rook in the winter
Michaela Firešová

Beserks Biting their Shields - The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200
The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200. Wild-eyed berserkers biting their shields from a collection of ninety-three pieces found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

1898 colour engraving of birds from the Corvidae family. Left to right, carrion crow (corvus corone), jackdaw (coloeus monedula), common raven (corvus corax), hooded crow (corvus cornix)

Plan of the Osaka Second or Summer Campaign, 1615. 1903. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Osaka Second or Summer Campaign, 1615, 1903. The siege of Osaka was a series of battles by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan

Plan of the Osaka First or Winter Campaign, 1614, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Osaka First or Winter Campaign, 1614, 1903. The siege of Osaka was a series of battles by the Tokugawa shogunate against the Toyotomi clan

Colonies of rooks fly above Harlech Castle, north Wales, before roosting for the night Date: 2019

Picture No. 12478787
Rook - adult bird - Germany Date:

The Madonna of the Meadow, c1500. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Madonna of the Meadow, c1500. In the foreground the Virgin Mary in a blue cloak looks down on Jesus sleeping in her lap

The Man With The Rook
A portrait painting of a cheerful looking man, wearing a blue shirt, feeding a rook which is perched on his arm, he is standing in a field with sheep in the background. Date: circa 1917

The Rooks Nest (gouache on linen)
3550945 The Rooks Nest (gouache on linen) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 55.8x431.8 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

DDE-90037369
Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook (Phalcoboenus australis) obtain much of their food by attacking other seabirds. They also take goslings, young penguins and eggs of penguins and geese

A Black Bird on a bough in the moonlight, (colour woodblock print)
ILL45523 A Black Bird on a bough in the moonlight, (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Private Collection

The Rookery, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho)
IL281042 The Rookery, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Rook (colour litho)
3118055 Rook (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Landscape with Rooks, c. 1913-14 (black chalk & w / c on paper)
940926 Landscape with Rooks, c.1913-14 (black chalk & w/c on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 25.9x28.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; © Fitzwilliam Museum

BIRD. Rook, juvenile, fledgling, begging for food, beak open wings out

Rook Shooting, May 21, 1881. Creator: Henry Peach Robinson
Rook Shooting, May 21, 1881. Albumen print

The Rook, The Raven, The Jackdaw, The Hooded Crow, The Carrion Crow, The Chough (chromolitho)
3623064 The Rook, The Raven, The Jackdaw, The Hooded Crow, The Carrion Crow, The Chough (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rook, The Raven)

Raiding the Rooks Nest (colour litho)
619494 Raiding the Rooks Nest (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Rook and the Lark (colour litho)
5200425 The Rook and the Lark (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rook and the Lark)

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"Rook: A Symbol of Power, Wisdom, and Nature's Majesty" In the vast fields of a countryside farm, a diligent farmer guides his team of mighty working horses as they plough the fertile soil. The harmonious rhythm between man and beast echoes through the air, showcasing the timeless bond between humans and nature. Meanwhile, in the realm of strategy and intellect, chess enthusiasts engage in intense battles on a checkered board. Amongst all pieces, it is the rook that stands tall with its imposing structure and strategic prowess. It moves with purposeful strides across the battlefield, guarding its allies while striking fear into its opponents' hearts. Venturing to Norfolk's Yare Valley or Suffolk's farmland during winter unveils another captivating sight - flocks of rooks gathering in pre-roost rituals. With their jet-black feathers contrasting against wintry landscapes, these intelligent Corvus frugilegus create an awe-inspiring spectacle as they take flight or perch gracefully upon trees. Their presence reminds us of nature's resilience even amidst harsh conditions. Journeying further north to Northumberland reveals yet more wonders associated with this enigmatic bird. Silhouetted against twilight skies or captured up close in stunning portraits, these majestic rooks captivate our imagination with their mysterious allure. The historical significance attached to rooks is not lost either; Framlingham Castle bears witness to their enduring presence throughout centuries past. Edward Calvert's masterpiece "Lady with the Rooks" immortalizes this connection between humanity and these magnificent creatures. Whether seen through a farmer's hard work or contemplated over a chessboard battle plan; witnessed at pre-roost gatherings or admired within artistic masterpieces - there is no denying that rooks symbolize power, wisdom, and nature's indomitable spirit. They remind us that beauty can be found both on earth’s humble grounds and soaring high above our heads – forever inspiring us to appreciate the wonders of our world.