Crane, stone curlew and bustards
Archibald Thorburn (1860 – 1935) was a renowned British watercolorist and illustrator, celebrated for his highly detailed, naturalistic paintings of British wildlife, particularly game birds and birds of prey.
He is widely considered one of the foremost bird artists of his time, with his work capturing the plumage, texture, and natural behavior of birds with great technical precision.
The common crane lives on treeless moors, on wetlands such as bogs or marshes, or on dwarf heather habitats where small lakes or pools are also found.
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
The Great Bustard is an iconic bird for the county of Wiltshire. It has special status, appearing on the County Coat of Arms and on its crest.