Wintering Collection

Common Dormouse - Hibernating
WAT-6993 Common / Hazel DORMOUSE - Hibernating Muscardinus avellanarius M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Sandhill Cranes - in winter, feeding in maize (corn) field. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
ROG-12021 Greater Sandhill Cranes - in winter, feeding in maize (corn) field. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Hedgehog - visiting hibernation box
JD-15871 Hedgehog - visiting hibernation box Erinaceus europaeus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Japanese Dormouse - in hibernation
PM-9500 Japanese Dormouse - in hibernation Japan Glirulus japonicus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) three adults, in flight, landing to join flock containing Brent Goose (Branta bernicla), on snow covered grazing marsh habitat, Suffolk, England, february

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), in wintering from November to March in Oyamel pine forests (Abies religiosa) Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

A monarch butterfly Christmas Tree, El Rosario Reserve, Mexico

Wintering at Hastings, a Sketch on the Esplanade (engraving)
1052930 Wintering at Hastings, a Sketch on the Esplanade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wintering at Hastings, a Sketch on the Esplanade)

Wintering in Egypt, Lady Bicyclists taking their Morning Ride in Cairo (litho)
1036785 Wintering in Egypt, Lady Bicyclists taking their Morning Ride in Cairo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wintering in Egypt)

The Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1098281 The Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin)

Sandhill cranes in flight, Grus canadensis, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

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Caspian tern, Sterna caspia, Adult In Flight In Eclipse Plumage, Against Deep Blue Sky, In Wintering Grounds, December, The Gambia, West Africa

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Caspian tern, Sterna caspia, In Eclipse Plumage, Standing At Waters Edge, In Wintering Grounds, December, The Gambia, West Africa

Blue-winged teal, Anas discors, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Black Point Drive, Florida, USA

2-spot Ladybird - hibernating group - UK
SPH-657 2-spot Ladybird - hibernating group UK Adalia bipunctata Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hedgehog ME 702 Hibernating Erinaceus europaeus © Johan De Meester / ARDEA LONDON
ME-702 Hedgehog - Hibernating, curled up in nest UK Erinaceus europaeus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Flock of wintering Bramblings flying low over arable land, Fringilla montifringilla, Netherlands

Wintering Eurasian Skylark foraging picking on wheat in snow covered field, acre, Alauda arvensis, Netherlands

Asio flammeus, Wintering Short-eared Owl standing on snow covered arable land, acre, Netherlands

Alauda arvensis, Two Wintering Eurasian Skylarks foraging in snow covered field, acre, Netherlands

Wintering Meadow Pipit foraging on dungheap with snow on very cold day, Anthus pratensis, Netherlands

Wintering flock of White-fronted Geese (Anser albifrons) on Texel, Netherlands

Wintering Canada Warbler in Ecuador, Cardellina canadensis, Ecuador

Wintering flock Pink-footed Geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in Norfolk, England

Wintering Bewick's Swans in a field, The Netherlands

Group of wintering Greylag Geese winter landscape

Tawny Pipit in wintering area, Anthus campestris, Kuwait

Group of wintering Barnacle Geese in flight

Terek Sandpiper wintering in Australia, Xenus cinereus, Australia

American Coot (Fulica americana) adult at dawn, Arizona, USA

Picture No. 11981336
Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Foraging on flowers Date:

Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) flock, feeding on rowan berries in snowfall, Leicestershire, England, december

Brown Bear - In snow, entering cave for hibernation
LA-1256 Brown Bear - In snow, entering cave for hibernation Ursus arctos Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Wintering: A Season of Rest and Migration" As the cold winds blow and snow blankets the land, creatures big and small embark on their wintering journey. The Common Dormouse seeks solace in hibernation, curling up in its cozy nest to conserve energy until spring's warmth returns. Meanwhile, the Greater Sandhill Cranes gracefully navigate through wintry landscapes, finding sustenance amidst maize fields. Their elegant flight patterns create a mesmerizing spectacle against the snowy backdrop of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Even hedgehogs partake in this seasonal ritual, seeking refuge in specially designed hibernation boxes. These prickly visitors find comfort within these shelters as they dream away the frosty months. In contrast to these terrestrial beings, White-fronted Geese take to the skies with grace. Three adults soar effortlessly before landing among a flock that includes Brent Geese. Together they form a harmonious symphony of feathers against an icy canvas. Across continents, Japanese Dormice embrace deep slumber during winter's chill. Their tiny bodies rest peacefully as nature takes its course around them. But it is not only animals that engage in this wintertime phenomenon; even butterflies join in on the act. Monarch Butterflies migrate from November to March, seeking refuge within Oyamel pine forests where they cluster together like ornaments adorning a Christmas tree at El Rosario Reserve in Mexico. Wintering has long captivated artists' imaginations too – from engravings depicting scenes such as "Wintering at Hastings" or "Wintering in Egypt, " showcasing how people adapt and enjoy outdoor activities despite frigid temperatures. Lastly, we cannot forget about our avian friends – Sandhill Cranes majestically take flight over Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Their synchronized movements paint an ethereal picture against azure skies while reminding us of nature's resilience during this season of change.