Looking to bring a charming vintage flair to your next junk journal spread? This curated Volume 3 collection of botanical bird portraits might be your new favorite! Each illustration is steeped in nature-inspired color palettes, perfect for collage work, tags, pockets, and nature-themed journaling.
Whether you love detailed feathers, vivid color palettes, or floral compositions, this free bundle is a treasure trove for crafters and collectors alik
And guess what? This is just Volume 3! If you love what you see here, be sure to check out Free Botanical Bird Images – Vol. 1 and Free Botanical Bird Images – Vol. 2 for even more artistic butterfly goodness.
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12 Free Botanical Junk Journal Birds Images
All 12 images are high-resolution and can be downloaded instantly as individual JPG and PNG files, plus formatted printable sheets for easy use. Let’s explore each bird illustration and how it might inspire your next crafting moment.
Bluebird with Peach Blossoms
A charming bluebird with soft peachy-orange feathers perches near delicate pink blossoms on a cream background.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: The soothing pastel tones are perfect for spring spreads or feminine collage work.
Bright Yellow Finch on Bare Branch
This bright yellow finch contrasts beautifully with the muted branch and beige background.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use it to brighten your journal pages or add a cheerful tone to your mixed media tags.
Dusky Crow with Pale Blossoms
Featuring a glossy blackbird surrounded by faded watercolor florals in blush and beige, this image has a soft yet moody tone.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Works wonderfully for moody journal spreads or night-themed nature pages.
Vintage Pigeon in Cool Greys
A stunning pigeon with a rose-tinted breast and soft blue-grey wings stands perched on lush olive-toned foliage.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: This is a great layering image with neutral tones that match most vintage color palettes.
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Olive-Toned Finch with Pink Chest
This unusual bird features a dusky pink chest and olive back with defined black details.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for nature-based junk journals with muted, romantic tones.
Heron Standing in Floral Meadow
This tall heron is elegantly drawn with fine blue feathers and long orange legs, surrounded by pale peach florals.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for adding height and grace to full-page spreads or as a signature image in nature zines.
Blue Magpie with Circle Backdrop
With clean black-and-white plumage and vibrant blue wings, this magpie stands out beautifully against a soft tan circle backdrop.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Makes an eye-catching centerpiece in journal entries or quote pages.
Beige Songbird with Coral Flowers
This soft-beige songbird rests among teal leaves and coral blooms, giving off vintage romance vibes.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for floral-themed tags, romantic letter pages, or vintage envelopes.
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Elegant Peacock with Classic Tail Feathers
A regal peacock with a teal crest and detailed feathering shows off its iconic tail against a parchment background.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for statement pieces in botanical books or framed printable art.
Swallow and Pale Pink Petals
This bold raven is centered in front of a warm golden-orange sun circle with pink blooms scattered around.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds drama and depth to darker journaling themes like folklore or shadow work.
Bold Woodpecker in Natural Tones
A striking woodpecker with black wings, a red crest, and buff-yellow underparts sits proudly against a hand-inked botanical backdrop.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use this for nature observation themes, forest journal entries, or birdwatching spreads.
Sweet Robin on a Spring Branch
This portrait features a small robin with a vibrant orange chest and grayish-blue feathers perched on a light branch with soft green leaves. The background is softly textured, adding gentle warmth.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for spring or letter-themed pages, this robin illustration adds a pop of color and seasonal charm to any layout.
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12 Individual Photos in 8.5 x 11 inches (in JPGs and PNGs)
Additional Sizes Included as Sheets:
– 12 Single-Image Sheets
– 6 Two-Images Sheets
– 3 Four-Images Sheets
– 2 Eight-Images Sheets
12 Free Botanical Bird Portrait Images – Vintage Ephemera Sheets for Junk Journals Vol. 3
How to Use These Free Botanical Bird Images
Each image in this collection can be used for layering, fussy cutting, or printing directly onto tea-dyed or vellum paper. Try trimming them into specimen cards, corner pockets, or background layers in your spring nature spreads. These birds work beautifully when paired with botanical stamps, ledger paper, or lace textures.
The PNG versions have transparent backgrounds for easy digital use in Canva, Procreate, or print-and-cut software.
More Free Birds Collections to Explore
There’s a quiet beauty in vintage bird ephemera—and our curated freebies capture that feeling perfectly. With soft tones, hand-illustrated details, and nostalgic textures, these collections bring a sense of story to your pages.
Mix and match across volumes for a seamless blend of artistic and antique charm in your journals, scrapbooks, and stationery.
- Free Antique Old Birds Collections
- Free Mixed-Media Birds Collections
- Free Collage Newspaper Birds Collections
- Free Botanical Birds Collections
- Free Botanical Bird Images Vol-1
- Free Botanical Bird Images Vol-2
- Free Botanical Bird Images Vol-3 (This article)
Ready to let your creativity take wing? These birds aren’t just for admiring—they’re perfect for layering, journaling, and crafting heartfelt pieces that feel both nostalgic and handmade.