Sir Arthur Landsborough Thomson Collection

Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Oyster-Catcher - Haemat opus ostral egus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Oyster-Catcher - Haemat opus ostral egus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Common Buzzard - Bu teo vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Buzzard - Bu teo vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Willow-Wren - Phyllos copus tro chilus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Willow-Wren - Phyllos copus tro chilus, c1910, (1910).. From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Goldcrest - Reg ulus crista tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Goldcrest - Reg ulus crista tus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Blackcap - Syl via atricapil la, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Blackcap - Syl via atricapil la, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Garden-Warbler - Syl via horten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Garden-Warbler - Syl via horten sis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Whitethroat - Syl via cine rea, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Whitethroat - Syl via cine rea, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Nightingale - Dau lias luscin ia, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Nightingale - Dau lias luscin ia, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Raven - Cor vus cor ax, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Raven - Cor vus cor ax, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Red-Breasted Merganser - Mer gus serra tor, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red-Breasted Merganser - Mer gus serra tor, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

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

Tufted Duck - Fulig ula crista ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Tufted Duck - Fulig ula crista ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Teal - Net tion crec ca, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Teal - Net tion crec ca, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Turtle-Dove - Tur tur commu nis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Turtle-Dove - Tur tur commu nis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Mallard or Wild-Duck - An as bos cas, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Mallard or Wild-Duck - An as bos cas, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Rock-Pigeon - Colum ba liv ia, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Rock-Pigeon - Colum ba liv ia, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Stock-Dove - Colum ba oe nas, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Stock-Dove - Colum ba oe nas, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Wood-Pigeon or Ring-Dove - Colum ba palum bus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Wood-Pigeon or Ring-Dove - Colum ba palum bus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Partridge - Per dix cine rea, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Partridge - Per dix cine rea, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Pheasant - Phasia nus col chicus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Pheasant - Phasia nus col chicus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Capercaillie, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Capercaillie, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Blackcock or Black-Grouse - Tet rao tet rix, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Blackcock or Black-Grouse - Tet rao tet rix, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Ptarmigan - Lago pus mu tus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Ptarmigan - Lago pus mu tus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Red Grouse - Lago pus scot icus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red Grouse - Lago pus scot icus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Coot - Fu lica at ra, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Coot - Fu lica at ra, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Moorhen or Waterhen - Gallin ula chlor opus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Moorhen or Waterhen - Gallin ula chlor opus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Types of Nidifugous Nestlings, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Types of Nidifugous Nestlings, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Stone-Curlew, Norfolk Plover, or Thick-Knee - OEdicne mus scol opax, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Stone-Curlew, Norfolk Plover, or Thick-Knee - OEdicne mus scol opax, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Ringed Plover - Aegiali tis hiatic ola, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Ringed Plover - Aegiali tis hiatic ola, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Golden Plover - Charad rius pluvia lis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Golden Plover - Charad rius pluvia lis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Woodcock - Scol opax rustic ula, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Woodcock - Scol opax rustic ula, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Snipe - Gallina go coeles tis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Snipe - Gallina go coeles tis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Common Sandpiper - To tanus hypoleu cus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Sandpiper - To tanus hypoleu cus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Redshank - To tanus cal idris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Redshank - To tanus cal idris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Curlew - Numen ius arqua ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Curlew - Numen ius arqua ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Sandwich Tern - Stern a canti aca, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Sandwich Tern - Stern a canti aca, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Little Tern - Stern a minu ta, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Little Tern - Stern a minu ta, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Arctic Tern - Stern a macru ra, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Arctic Tern - Stern a macru ra, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Common Tern - Stern a fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Tern - Stern a fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Kittiwake - Ris sa tridac tyla, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Kittiwake - Ris sa tridac tyla, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Little Grebe or Dabchick - Podic ipes fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Little Grebe or Dabchick - Podic ipes fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Red-Throated Diver - Colym bus septen triona lis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Red-Throated Diver - Colym bus septen triona lis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Guillemot - U ria troi le, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Guillemot - U ria troi le, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Razorbill - Al ca tor da, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Razorbill - Al ca tor da, 1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Puffin - Frater cula arc tica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Puffin - Frater cula arc tica, 1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Golden Eagle - A quila chrysa etus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Golden Eagle - A quila chrysa etus, 1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

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Sir Arthur Landsborough Thomson was a renowned ornithologist and naturalist, whose passion for birds knew no bounds. Born in 1858, he dedicated his life to the study and preservation of avian species. Thomson's love for birds is beautifully captured in the stunning artwork by George James Rankin. In "Lapwing or Peewit, " we see Thomson's fascination with this elegant bird, known scientifically as Vanellus vulgaris. The intricate details of its plumage are brought to life through Rankin's brushstrokes. Another masterpiece by Rankin showcases Thomson's admiration for the Oyster-Catcher (Haematopus ostralegus). This striking bird, with its distinctive black and white plumage, captivated Thomson's attention as he marveled at its unique characteristics. Thomson also had a keen interest in raptors like the Common Buzzard (Buteo vulgaris). His collaboration with Rankin resulted in an exquisite portrayal of this majestic bird of prey, highlighting its powerful presence against a backdrop of nature's beauty. The Willow-Wren (Phylloscopus trochilus) held a special place in Thomson's heart due to its melodious song that echoed through woodlands. With delicate strokes, Rankin captures the essence of this tiny yet enchanting creature that fascinated Sir Arthur throughout his career. As an avid observer of small passerines, Thomson greatly admired the Goldcrest (Regulus cristatus), which holds the title for being Europe’s smallest bird. Its vibrant colors and energetic demeanor inspired both artist and ornithologist alike. Amongst his many interests was studying migratory birds such as the Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla). Through meticulous illustrations by Rankin, Sir Arthur documented their journeys across continents and unraveled their fascinating migration patterns.