# feathursday sciart bhlib bird naturalhistory illustration jay painting art bnh

The European roller (Coracias garrulus) for by Archibald Thorburn for Lilford's "Coloured figures of the birds of the British Islands" v. 2 (1885-1897). In via : https://t.co/GZymSNrxTn

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2018-03-22

Latest is of the Common glandarius. I love their turquoise wing feathers and pinkish plumage. I am forever amazed by how shy & hard to watch these comparatively common birds are.

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2017-11-08

Chattering Lory (Lorius garrulus)

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2017-10-12

5 eggs in the nest of this Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius) by James Stewart (1789-1883)

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2016-12-05