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Background imageBirds Collection: Dottie the Duck - January 1985 in the snow wearing a scarf and beak warmer

Dottie the Duck - January 1985 in the snow wearing a scarf and beak warmer. 15th January 1985

Background imageBirds Collection: Alexander Jean, Actress. March 1982

Alexander Jean, Actress. March 1982

Background imageBirds Collection: Alan McCreath fisherman on boat skipper circa 1996

Alan McCreath fisherman on boat skipper circa 1996

Background imageBirds Collection: 10 year old Alan Barker with a friendly pigeon on his head as he walks along

10 year old Alan Barker with a friendly pigeon on his head as he walks along the promenade at Bognor Regis. 4th August 1964

Background imageBirds Collection: Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred

Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. Herne Bay, Kent. 25th August 1922

Background imageBirds Collection: The High Bridge in Lincoln, England, the oldest bridge in the United Kingdom which still

The High Bridge in Lincoln, England, the oldest bridge in the United Kingdom which still has buildings on it. Lincolnshire. 8th January 1953

Background imageBirds Collection: Rod Hull and Emu seen here attacking Ronnie Corbett as left to right Roy Castle

Rod Hull and Emu seen here attacking Ronnie Corbett as left to right Roy Castle, comedian Janet Brown

Background imageBirds Collection: Ducks drinking pints of beer in their local pub from pint glasses - October 1984

Ducks drinking pints of beer in their local pub from pint glasses - October 1984

Background imageBirds Collection: Honley Show. A bird in the hand... Margaret Mottram, of the Thurlstone Owl Sanctuary

Honley Show. A bird in the hand... Margaret Mottram, of the Thurlstone Owl Sanctuary, shows a young tawny owl to Adam and Ben Whitehead, of Golcar. 11th June 1988

Background imageBirds Collection: Robert Vaughn, actor who plays the role of secret agent Napoleon Solo in NBC show The Man

Robert Vaughn, actor who plays the role of secret agent Napoleon Solo in NBC show The Man from U.N.C.L.E. pictured feeding the pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London, 22nd March 1966. UK Promotion Tour

Background imageBirds Collection: Stuffed budgie Sparkie Williams at Newcastles Hancock Museum

Stuffed budgie Sparkie Williams at Newcastles Hancock Museum. Sparkie wowed television audiences in the 1950s with his talking act through appearances in adverts and on novelty programmes

Background imageBirds Collection: Fred the beer drinking Magpie seen here enjoying a pint August 1979

Fred the beer drinking Magpie seen here enjoying a pint August 1979

Background imageBirds Collection: Conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent with his pet budgie. July 1957

Conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent with his pet budgie. July 1957

Background imageBirds Collection: The frozen River Thames at Teddington January 1940

The frozen River Thames at Teddington January 1940

Background imageBirds Collection: Actress and former model Madeline Smith was forcibly moved on by the law in company with

Actress and former model Madeline Smith was forcibly moved on by the law in company with a dodo in a pram in Trafalgar Square

Background imageBirds Collection: Pigeon fancier Albert Babington holding one of his pigeons

Pigeon fancier Albert Babington holding one of his pigeons. Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands. 25th January 1982

Background imageBirds Collection: Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osborne with short hair

Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osborne with short hair, feeding the pigeons in Glasgows George Square. 29th November 1982

Background imageBirds Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at Minehead. 31st August 1923

The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at Minehead. 31st August 1923

Background imageBirds Collection: Ella Edwards with some baby chicks. 1940

Ella Edwards with some baby chicks. 1940

Background imageBirds Collection: David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral

David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral, on the film set of the film Kes

Background imageBirds Collection: The old pub and isolation hospital on Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni

The old pub and isolation hospital on Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) in the Bristol Channel 17th July 1973

Background imageBirds Collection: Comedian Max Wall poses in trafalgar Square, London, with seagulls flying on to his head

Comedian Max Wall poses in trafalgar Square, London, with seagulls flying on to his head. January 1975

Background imageBirds Collection: The occupiers of No 3 Court, Clayton Street, Liverpool, with their canary. 2nd March 1933

The occupiers of No 3 Court, Clayton Street, Liverpool, with their canary. 2nd March 1933

Background imageBirds Collection: Merc the mynah bird is up for sale - because of his major language problem

Merc the mynah bird is up for sale - because of his major language problem. He has a dirty laugh and find it almost impossible to say a sentence without swearing. 11th August 1983

Background imageBirds Collection: Actress and former model Madeline Smith was forcibly moved on by the law in company with

Actress and former model Madeline Smith was forcibly moved on by the law in company with a dodo in a pram in Trafalgar Square

Background imageBirds Collection: Devon Bideford Bridge Devon

Devon Bideford Bridge Devon

Background imageBirds Collection: John Holmes seen here with his wife and surrounded by all his pets, which includes dogs

John Holmes seen here with his wife and surrounded by all his pets, which includes dogs, cats, a fox and a tawny owl. January 1965

Background imageBirds Collection: Four Pelicans, a gift from the govenor of Louisiana arrived recently at St

Four Pelicans, a gift from the govenor of Louisiana arrived recently at St. Jamess park lake to take up residence

Background imageBirds Collection: Gerry Francis QPR and England footballer seen here with his racing pigeons. October 1976

Gerry Francis QPR and England footballer seen here with his racing pigeons. October 1976

Background imageBirds Collection: Scenes on the frozen River Cam in Cambridge during a cold winter spell. Circa 1975

Scenes on the frozen River Cam in Cambridge during a cold winter spell. Circa 1975

Background imageBirds Collection: Pigeons in danger of a slip up. A bid to clean up part of Leicester around the Lloyds

Pigeons in danger of a slip up. A bid to clean up part of Leicester around the Lloyds Bank Building in the High Street, Leicester

Background imageBirds Collection: Corner Shop in Pwllheli, that used to be the jail for the town in Gwynedd

Corner Shop in Pwllheli, that used to be the jail for the town in Gwynedd, north-western Wales, Circa 1960

Background imageBirds Collection: The Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima which commemorates the 1945 dropping of the first

The Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima which commemorates the 1945 dropping of the first atomic bomb.. The bomb known as " Little Boy" exploded with the force of thirteen kilotons

Background imageBirds Collection: Scenes along the River Thames near Richmond. 18th May 1955

Scenes along the River Thames near Richmond. 18th May 1955

Background imageBirds Collection: On the 12th May 1919 the Daily Mirror introduced its readers to the adventures of Pip

On the 12th May 1919 the Daily Mirror introduced its readers to the adventures of Pip and Squeak. Within nine months Pip the dog and penguin Squeak were joined by a rabbit called Wilfred

Background imageBirds Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at Hunstanton, Norfolk

The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at Hunstanton, Norfolk. 3rd August 1923

Background imageBirds Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred in Portsmouth

The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred in Portsmouth. Sailor volunteers carrying the pets house to its allocated place on the Town Hall septs at Portsmouth

Background imageBirds Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at a fete in the grounds of Lord

The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at a fete in the grounds of Lord Iveaghs Dublin house. Robbie Pellissier gives each pet a medal on behalf of Our Dumb Friends League. 17th June 1923

Background imageBirds Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred on the Kentish Coast. August 1920

The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred on the Kentish Coast. August 1920

Background imageBirds Collection: Witchcraft meeting at University College. Mrs Sybil Leek

Witchcraft meeting at University College. Mrs Sybil Leek, the self confessed witch with her jackdaw, Hotfoot Jackson, on her shoulder. 19th February 1964

Background imageBirds Collection: Tommy Steele, who is to appear in Panto, has fun with some geese in Battersea Park

Tommy Steele, who is to appear in Panto, has fun with some geese in Battersea Park, London. 25th November 1958

Background imageBirds Collection: Pelicans preening themselves in their enclosure at London Zoo. 26th March 1954

Pelicans preening themselves in their enclosure at London Zoo. 26th March 1954

Background imageBirds Collection: Pigeon racing season starts in Guisborough, North Yorkshire. 1973

Pigeon racing season starts in Guisborough, North Yorkshire. 1973

Background imageBirds Collection: Slade band members Don Powell, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Noddy Holder on the set of their

Slade band members Don Powell, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Noddy Holder on the set of their film " Slade in Flame" on location at Willesden. October 1974

Background imageBirds Collection: The Fog Horn on Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) in the Bristol Channel 5th October 1973

The Fog Horn on Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) in the Bristol Channel 5th October 1973

Background imageBirds Collection: Fashion photographer David Bailey pictured at home with some of his 40 parrots

Fashion photographer David Bailey pictured at home with some of his 40 parrots, some of which are very rare and even extinct in their native country. 8th July 1974

Background imageBirds Collection: Scenes by the weir, Marlow, Buckinghamshire. 10th September 1954

Scenes by the weir, Marlow, Buckinghamshire. 10th September 1954

Background imageBirds Collection: A Peacock in Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands. 28th October 1966

A Peacock in Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands. 28th October 1966

Background imageBirds Collection: Feeding birds in Leicester Square, London, during lunch hour. 8th March 1954

Feeding birds in Leicester Square, London, during lunch hour. 8th March 1954

Background imageBirds Collection: When pink Dorothy Provine arrived in London today she wanted to see the town

When pink Dorothy Provine arrived in London today she wanted to see the town and do some rubber necking at the famous sights

Background imageBirds Collection: To See It Is Just A Blur. The humming bird, one of the tiniest of all birds of which

To See It Is Just A Blur. The humming bird, one of the tiniest of all birds of which there are about 300 species hail from tropical America

Background imageBirds Collection: Teaching Robert the Macaw to talk. Robert, a blue and yellow Macaw perches outside a pet

Teaching Robert the Macaw to talk. Robert, a blue and yellow Macaw perches outside a pet shop in Brixton market and talks to the passing shoppers. Most people stop to have a word with him

Background imageBirds Collection: 2 year old Alan is a great hunter of pigeons. Only they are a bit faster then he is

2 year old Alan is a great hunter of pigeons. Only they are a bit faster then he is. Canterbury Cathedral yard, Canterbury, Kent. 1st June 1954

Background imageBirds Collection: Two penguins, pretending not to notice all the other ice skaters are quite unconcerned by

Two penguins, pretending not to notice all the other ice skaters are quite unconcerned by the presence of the regulars who were rather astonished to see the polite penguins

Background imageBirds Collection: The first Emperor Penguin at London Zoo. 31st March 1950

The first Emperor Penguin at London Zoo. 31st March 1950

Background imageBirds Collection: Penguins in the Penguin Pool at London Zoo. 20th January 1954

Penguins in the Penguin Pool at London Zoo. 20th January 1954

Background imageBirds Collection: Visitors at London Zoo look at the penguins - while everyone seems cheerful at the sight

Visitors at London Zoo look at the penguins - while everyone seems cheerful at the sight of the little flightless birds, the boy at the front seemms greatly unimpressed and rather bored

Background imageBirds Collection: Penguins who have been sprayed with water by their keeper

Penguins who have been sprayed with water by their keeper, in order to keep cool in the sun at London Zoo. 8th July 1982

Background imageBirds Collection: This Rock Hopper is senior penguin in the pool at London Zoo

This Rock Hopper is senior penguin in the pool at London Zoo. He is called Siren because he has always made more noise than his pen mates. 26th June 1956

Background imageBirds Collection: A man and child looking at birds in the lake at Albert Park, Middlesbrough

A man and child looking at birds in the lake at Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 6th March 1981

Background imageBirds Collection: Mr. B. C. Perone of Hunstanton, Norfolk, takes his flock of geese down on to the sands at

Mr. B. C. Perone of Hunstanton, Norfolk, takes his flock of geese down on to the sands at
Mr. B.C. Perone of Hunstanton, Norfolk, takes his flock of geese down on to the sands at Old Hunstanton once or twice a week

Background imageBirds Collection: Stephanie, the Royal Pigeon with owner Dennis Sanders arrive at the PDSA Quinton

Stephanie, the Royal Pigeon with owner Dennis Sanders arrive at the PDSA Quinton, to officially open the clinic. 11th September 1996

Background imageBirds Collection: A young boy having fun chasing pigeons, Liverpool. 13th April 1984

A young boy having fun chasing pigeons, Liverpool. 13th April 1984

Background imageBirds Collection: Sisters Mary (left) and Ann Weller playing with baby chicks at Downley Hill Farm

Sisters Mary (left) and Ann Weller playing with baby chicks at Downley Hill Farm, near Dorking, Surrey. 13th March 1954

Background imageBirds Collection: Condemned dogs at the Manchester dogs home Collyhurst, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Condemned dogs at the Manchester dogs home Collyhurst, Manchester, Greater Manchester, waiting for owners to claim them. December 1969 Z12262-005

Background imageBirds Collection: Penscynor Wildlife Park owner Idris Hale holds a blue and gold macaw

Penscynor Wildlife Park owner Idris Hale holds a blue and gold macaw, similar to one that has gone missing from the park. The missing macaw called Micky is only six months old and worth £ 600

Background imageBirds Collection: Rocky the Penguin never misses a chance to show off in front of the visitors to

Rocky the Penguin never misses a chance to show off in front of the visitors to the Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford, Oxfordshire

Background imageBirds Collection: Horse drawn carriages and buses shown in congestion at The Strand, London, November 1908

Horse drawn carriages and buses shown in congestion at The Strand, London, November 1908

Background imageBirds Collection: Actor Leslie Phillips with his co star Chazz the cockatiel, at the Theatre Royal

Actor Leslie Phillips with his co star Chazz the cockatiel, at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle where they are appearing in Tennessee Williams Camino Real on 11th September 1997

Background imageBirds Collection: Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osborne with short hair

Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osborne with short hair, feeding the pigeons in Glasgows George Square. November 1982

Background imageBirds Collection: Young girl surrounded by hungry pigeons as she feeds them in Trafalgar Square

Young girl surrounded by hungry pigeons as she feeds them in Trafalgar Square, London 17th November 1963

Background imageBirds Collection: Snowy the budgie makes friends with Cindy the cat. 15th March 1977

Snowy the budgie makes friends with Cindy the cat. 15th March 1977

Background imageBirds Collection: Cold Duck showing off his scarf and bill warmer. January 1985

Cold Duck showing off his scarf and bill warmer. January 1985

Background imageBirds Collection: Thirteen month old boy Ian Bottomley of St Annes meets his first spring chickens

Thirteen month old boy Ian Bottomley of St Annes meets his first spring chickens and finds its a case of heads and bottoms up March 1977

Background imageBirds Collection: Sunbury on Thames Middlesex circa 1955

Sunbury on Thames Middlesex circa 1955

Background imageBirds Collection: The Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1956-1958 Penguin on the ice in front of the Magga

The Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1956-1958 Penguin on the ice in front of the Magga Dan ship

Background imageBirds Collection: Puffer, the commuting cockatoo, never gets in a flap about traffic

Puffer, the commuting cockatoo, never gets in a flap about traffic

Background imageBirds Collection: Wendy Craig actress with pigeons 1968

Wendy Craig actress with pigeons 1968

Background imageBirds Collection: Animals friendships Hippo Gosling March 1973 Tommy the gosling who is 5 days old

Animals friendships Hippo Gosling March 1973 Tommy the gosling who is 5 days old and Esme the 5 week old hippo

Background imageBirds Collection: Animals cats and budgie eating from the same plate January 1955

Animals cats and budgie eating from the same plate January 1955

Background imageBirds Collection: Tee-Pee the penguin is clearly a high-flier. He behaves like a flipping hum being

Tee-Pee the penguin is clearly a high-flier. He behaves like a flipping hum being
Tee-Pee the penguin is clearly a high-flier

Background imageBirds Collection: Turkeys on a secret location in Northumberland in the run-up to Christmas in 1975

Turkeys on a secret location in Northumberland in the run-up to Christmas in 1975. The exact location was kept a secret in The Journal to avoid alerting criminals

Background imageBirds Collection: Pierre the drunken Macaw slips over on the bar after one to many beak-fulls of beer

Pierre the drunken Macaw slips over on the bar after one to many beak-fulls of beer. 23rd July 1972

Background imageBirds Collection: A peacock at Ellingham Hall Hotel in Northumberland

A peacock at Ellingham Hall Hotel in Northumberland



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