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Wild Fowl Shooting, 1858. Creator: UnknownWild Fowl Shooting, 1858. The most numerous class of our wild-fowl visitors from the Arctic shores is the brent or black goose...The white geese are generally considered to consist of four different
Wooded Landscape with a Wildfowler by a Stream, 1646. Creator: AnonWooded Landscape with a Wildfowler by a Stream, 1646
Hounds with Wild-Fowl and Game, 1726. Creator: Jean-Baptiste OudryHounds with Wild-Fowl and Game, 1726
Dead Wildfowl, 1674. Creator: Jacob BiltiusDead Wildfowl, 1674
Dead Birds, 1670. Creator: Jacob BiltiusDead Birds, 1670
Wildfowl on a Wooden Table, 1648-1681. Creator: Jacob BiltiusWildfowl on a Wooden Table, 1648-1681
Dead Wild Fowl, 1640. Creator: Elias VonckDead Wild Fowl, 1640
Dead Wildfowl and a Huntsman's Net. Trompe l'oeil, 1670. Creator: Jacob BiltiusDead Wildfowl and a Huntsman's Net. Trompe l'oeil, 1670
Mallard (Anas boschas), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperMallard (Anas boschas), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Grey Plover (Squatarola helvetica), Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperGrey Plover (Squatarola helvetica), Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Ancient Egyptian wall paintings in a tomb at Thebes, Egypt. Men carrying food, an abundance of fish, wildfowl and what appears to be bunches of grapes
Duck Swimming in Water, 1847. Artist: HokusaiDuck Swimming in Water, 1847. From the British Museum, London
Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperCommon Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperPheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo TintorettoLeda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
The Garden of Eden, c1580. Artist: Jacob de BackerThe Garden of Eden, c1580. From the Groeninge Museum, Bruges, Belgium
Fonthill Estate lake, Wiltshire, 2005
Black Grouse (Tetrau tetrix), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperBlack Grouse (Tetrau tetrix), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperCapercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Red Grouse (Lagopus scoticus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperRed Grouse (Lagopus scoticus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperPtarmigan (Lagopus mutus), 1900, 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Pallass Sand-Grouse (Syrrhaptes paradoxus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperPallass Sand-Grouse (Syrrhaptes paradoxus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Turtle Dove (Turtur auritus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperTurtle Dove (Turtur auritus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Goosander (Merganser castor), Harlequin Duck (Cosmonetta histrionica), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperGoosander (Merganser castor), Harlequin Duck (Cosmonetta histrionica), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), Stellers Eider (Heniconnetta stelleri), King Eider (Somateria spectabilis), 1900, (1900)
Tufted Duck (Fuligata cristata), Red-Crested Pochard (Netta rufina), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperTufted Duck (Fuligata cristata), Red-Crested Pochard (Netta rufina), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Shoveler (Spatula clypeata), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperShoveler (Spatula clypeata), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Common Sheldrake (Tadorna cornuta), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperCommon Sheldrake (Tadorna cornuta), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Red-Breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperRed-Breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Brent Goose (Branta bernicla), Lesser Snow Goose (Chen hyperboreus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperBrent Goose (Branta bernicla), Lesser Snow Goose (Chen hyperboreus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Great Snipe (Gallinago major), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperGreat Snipe (Gallinago major), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Curlew Sandpiper (Tringa subarquata), Siberian Pectoral Sandpiper (Heteropygia acuminata), 1900, (1900)
Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa rufa), Common Redshank (Totanus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperBar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa rufa), Common Redshank (Totanus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Buff-Breasted Sandpiper (Tringites rufescns), Bartrams Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda), 1900, (1900)
Grey Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius), Red-Necker Phalarope (Phalaropus hyperboreus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon
Common Avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta), Common Stilt (Himantopus melanopterus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperCommon Avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta), Common Stilt (Himantopus melanopterus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon
Lapwing (Vanellus cristacus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperLapwing (Vanellus cristacus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Dotterel (Eudromias morinellus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperDotterel (Eudromias morinellus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Caspian Plover (Ochthodromus asiaticus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperCaspian Plover (Ochthodromus asiaticus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Little Ringed Plover (Aegialitis minor), Killdeer Plover (Oxyechus vociferus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperLittle Ringed Plover (Aegialitis minor), Killdeer Plover (Oxyechus vociferus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon
Common Oyster-Catcher (Haematopus ostralegus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperCommon Oyster-Catcher (Haematopus ostralegus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Common Pratincole (Glareola pratincola), Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperCommon Pratincole (Glareola pratincola), Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon
Macqueens Bustard (Houbara macqueeni), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperMacqueens Bustard (Houbara macqueeni), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Great Bustard (Otis tarda), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperGreat Bustard (Otis tarda), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Common Crane (Grus cinerea), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperCommon Crane (Grus cinerea), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperWater Rail (Rallus aquaticus), 1900, (1900). (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Corn Crake (Crex pratensis), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperCorn Crake (Crex pratensis), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Red-Legged Partridge (Caccabus rufa), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperRed-Legged Partridge (Caccabus rufa), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Partridge (Perdix cinerea), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperPartridge (Perdix cinerea), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Japanese Pheasant (Phasaianus versicolor), Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasaianus torquatus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon
Wild Ducks, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901
Stock Dove (Columba aenas), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperStock Dove (Columba aenas), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Rock Dove (Columba livia), c1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperRock Dove (Columba livia), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Ring Dove (Columbs palumbus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperRing Dove (Columbs palumbus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
The Game Dealer, 16th century. Artist: Pieter AertsenThe Game Dealer, 16th century. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
Air, c1600. From the German National Museum, Nuremburg
Lincolnshire Duck Decoy, c1845. Front and end views of the netted tunnel. Wild duck were decoyed into the mouth of the net covering a curving ditch or pipe
The Swan, Goose and Duck, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse HawkinsThe Swan, Goose and Duck, c1850. The central image is of the three different birds. Surrounding vignettes show (clockwise from top left)
Ancient Egyptians hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks. The picture shows a papyrus reed bed with fish and numerous birds including a flock of geese taking to the air. From the British Museum