Swarming Collection

Starling murmuration
Large common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in the evening before roosting. Photographed near Yeruham, Negev, Israel

European starling flock. Flock of european starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) being chased by a hawk. The formation of large wheeling flocks, which can contain thousands of individuals

European starling flock
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock. These dense flocks of European starlings, which can contain thousands of individuals, are most often seen at twilight. Photographed in Rome, Italy

European starling flock (Sturnus vulgaris). These birds gather together in large flocks at dusk to roost. Photographed in Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK, in December

Roman Beekeepers / Virgil
Roman beekeepers watch their bees swarming

French fishing boat catches octopuses
The crew of a French fishing boat off Cancale, Brittany, find their nets full of hundreds of octopuses which swarm onto the side of their boat, nearly sinking it

Swarm of bees (suborder Apocrita), illustration

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Badger standing in the sagebrush with mosquitoes attacking its head in Summer

Bees swarming around beehives in sunflower field on the Plateau de Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-CA'te-d Azur, France

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Bahamas, New Providence Island, Scuba divers and Caribbean Reef Sharks during Stuart Cove's shark feeding dive Date: 14/12/2006

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Nile Crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) feeding on Wildebeest kill in Mara River Date: 19/02/2005

Bees making honey, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL388017 Bees making honey, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Canton, the home of a swarming amphibious population (b / w photo)
6003692 Canton, the home of a swarming amphibious population (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canton)

They rushed at me buzzing and humming and tried to sting
IL274554 They rushed at me buzzing and humming and tried to sting, illustration from The Mischievious Mousie Book, published by Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1920s (colour litho) by Anderson

The Gordon Highlanders, Swarming down the hill (colour litho)
6030005 The Gordon Highlanders, Swarming down the hill (colour litho) by Payne, Harry (1858-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swarming down the hill)

Killed by Bees (Colour Litho)
2778271 Killed by Bees (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed by bees. For having impacted absently against a hive, overthrowing it)

Mitcham Fair (oil on canvas)
XPG381891 Mitcham Fair (oil on canvas) by Glynn, John (fl.1891-1940); Private Collection; British, it is possible that some works by this artist may be protected by third party rights in some

The Bees Nest, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT175081 The Bees Nest, late 19th century (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

A wedding assailed by a swarm of bees (colour litho)
2779846 A wedding assailed by a swarm of bees (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wedding assailed by a swarm of bees)

Les Grottes De Tham-Tai (engraving)
2783293 Les Grottes De Tham-Tai (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Grottes De Tham-Tai)

Cripps the Carrier (engraving)
1059188 Cripps the Carrier (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cripps the Carrier)

ROMAN BEEKEEPERS / VIRGIL
Roman beekeepers watch their bees swarming. Date: First published: 29 BC

A Swarm of Locusts, from Brehms Tierleben, pub. 1860s (colour lithograph), 1860

Three Tisza mayflies (Palingenia longicauda) taking off, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Tisza mayfly (Palingenia longicauda) in flight, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

A swarm of English bees hiving in the Imperial carriage!! a scene at the London Museum, 1816. Napoleon Bonapartes coach on show at Bullocks Museum. A swarm of sightseers tumbles in and over it

Bonapartes coach on show at Bullocks Museum, Piccadilly, Westminster, London, 1835
A swarm of English bees hiving in the Imperial carriage!! - Who would have thought it!!! !!! !!! A scene at the London Museum

Exodus 10: 1-20: the plague of the locusts, one of The Seven Plagues of Egypt. Artist
Exodus 10:1-20: the plague of the locusts, one of The Seven Plagues of Egypt. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School

A game of football, 19th century(?)

Puerto Galera, Philippines, Southeast Asia; Striped Catfish (Plotosus Lineatus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Foraging on flowers Date:

Swarming ants (Formicidae) on a plant

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca Sierra Chincua, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca Sierra Chincua, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca Sierra Chincua, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca Sierra Chincua, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Foraging on flowers Date:

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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"Nature's Spectacle: The Mesmerizing Swarming Phenomenon" Witness the breathtaking sight of a Starling murmuration, as thousands of European starlings flock together in perfect harmony, painting the sky with their graceful formations. Did you know that even ancient Roman beekeepers marveled at the beauty and power of swarms? Virgil himself wrote about it in his works, highlighting the fascinating behavior of bees coming together to create a mesmerizing spectacle. Swarming isn't limited to birds and insects alone. Picture this: A French fishing boat hauling in its nets filled not with fish but an unexpected surprise - a swarm of octopuses. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its unpredictable wonders. In Wyoming's Sublette County, a lone badger stands amidst sagebrush while mosquitoes relentlessly attack. Swarming pests can turn any peaceful moment into an intense battle for survival. Bees buzzing around beehives on the Plateau de Valensole create an enchanting scene against the backdrop of vibrant sunflowers. Their collective movement is like poetry in motion, reminding us of nature's delicate balance. Remember Dick Whittington's tale? Just like him, we are captivated by stories where swarms play a pivotal role. Whether it is rats or cats leading our protagonist to success, these tales remind us that unity and determination can overcome any challenge. So next time you witness a swarm – whether it be starlings dancing across twilight skies or bees creating honey-filled magic – take a moment to appreciate nature's grand symphony unfolding before your eyes, and is truly awe-inspiring how these creatures come together as one entity, reminding us that strength lies in unity.