Nest of Rufous-winged Cisticola (C. galactotes) with an interesting story on the label. Collected in 1907 by medical doctor and ornithologist William John Ansorge from a mosquito infested lake swarming with crocodiles- the pursuit of ornithology was sometimes fraught with danger!

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1861 Fielfare, Hand colored Antique Print, 19th century Ornithology, Victorian Wall Art, French lithograph, Gift for bird watcher https://t.co/VfcH1xt5sd

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On the seventh day of my true love gave to me...
Seven a-swimming

from John Gould's '#Birds of Great Britain' via - https://t.co/jNzm0p7t2f

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1969 Warbler, Wood Warbler, Leaf Warbler, LBJ vintage Bird Print, Ornithology, nature wall art https://t.co/jpHBNa7NVe

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1961 Hooded Crow, vintage Bird Print, Ornithology, nature wall art. https://t.co/sHtQiXVDpK

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On the sixth day of my true love gave to me...
Six a-laying

Geese from a Larousse encyclopedia (1922), egg from Seebohm ‘A history of British birds’ (1883-95), collage by Kathy Heyward

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1969 Vintage Greylag Goose Print, Waterfowl illustration, Bird Wall Art, Ornithology decor https://t.co/fiJNbsg8WZ

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1969 Song Thrush Print. Vintage Thrush Bird Print, Ornithology, nature wall art https://t.co/gZK067OIqc

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1861 Fielfare, Hand colored Antique Print, 19th century Ornithology, Victorian Wall Art, French lithograph, Gift for bird watcher https://t.co/VfcH1xt5sd

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1969 Wild Duck print, Mallard Wall Art, Dabbling Duck Illustration Ornithology nature https://t.co/uOfgd2D523

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On the second day of my true love gave to me...
Two turtle

from Audubon's 'Birds of America' (1827–1838)

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is upon us again - this of a Sri Lankan Blue (Urocissa ornata) is from John ‘Birds of Asia’ (1850-1883)

Hard to believe that this colourful is in the same family as crows and ravens!

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1969 Marsh tit print, passerine bird, vintage Bird Print, Ornithology, nature wall art https://t.co/lbqspRaXOB

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Traditional ecological knowledge of the Critically Endangered Tooth-billed Pigeon (Didunculus strigirostris), endemic to Samoa https://t.co/x06gHfdsM9 | |

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1969 Bullfinch Print. Vintage Bird Print, Ornithology, nature wall art https://t.co/kTqn7WxTL8

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1969 Great Spotted Woodpecker vintage Bird Print, Ornithology, nature wall art https://t.co/yCtRBReTWu

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1969 Wryneck. woodpecker, vintage Bird Print, Ornithology, Natural history, nature wall art https://t.co/pTBQVz2bOs

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What's up I'm Payne! I'm a trans masc hobby artist, ornithology enthusiast, and amateur birder. This Twitter is mostly for art, with occasional personal ramblings and updates. Cheers!

Portfolio, links: https://t.co/rmiQ0iu4p0
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1861 Pelican and Duck antique print, Hand colored Lithograph, Orbigny, Nautical Wall Art, Ornithology, French naturalist, France https://t.co/KQqbcXxZ5f

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1969 Nightingale Print. Vintage Bird Print, Ornithology, nature wall art https://t.co/3AiGZkcHt6

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