Birds have always held a unique place in vintage naturalist illustration, admired not only for their beauty but for their symbolic presence across cultures and time. From quiet sparrows to dazzling peacocks, these antique bird portraits bring a gentle storytelling element to your creative spreads.
Whether you’re assembling a nature-themed journal or just love the soft elegance of avian imagery, this collection delivers delicate linework, balanced tones, and a wonderful nostalgic charm.
And guess what? This is just Volume 2! If you love what you see here, be sure to check out Free Vintage Bird Images – Vol. 1 and Free Vintage Bird Images – Vol. 3 for even more artistic butterfly goodness.
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12 Free Vintage Junk Journal Birds Images
Looking to add a splash of layered color and charm to your junk journal pages? This collection is just the thing. Each butterfly image blends vintage textures with mixed-media backgrounds, offering you a vibrant yet aged aesthetic that’s perfect for collage, embellishment, or standalone focal points.
Blue Velvet Finch Bird
A soft sky blue bird perches on a branch against a warm sepia background. The cool tones of its feathers pop gently, creating a soothing contrast.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds a calming touch to springtime spreads or pastel-themed journals.
Golden Canopy Bird
Bright yellow feathers are drawn with crisp detail, with the bird resting on leafless twigs. The neutral background enhances its vibrant color.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for summer pages or gratitude-themed journaling.
Crimson Crest Cardinal
A vivid red cardinal stands out with its bold plumage, highlighted by minimal background lines. The clean beige canvas makes the red more impactful.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Works well in winter journals or Valentine-themed pages.
Vintage Goldfinch Study
Rich tones of yellow, black, and brown are layered on this realistic goldfinch, sitting among detailed foliage.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Beautiful in nature or garden-style junk journals.
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Japanese Heron Sketch
An elegant heron rendered in black and white brush strokes stands before a bold red sun. It carries an ethereal, flowing energy.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for zen-themed pages, art journaling, or minimalist spreads.
Botanical Hummingbird
This hummingbird is mid-flight near pink flowers, its plumage painted in rich greens, reds, and blues. The vintage beige backdrop adds aged character.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Excellent for romantic or floral-themed journaling.
Inky Magpie Perch
This black-and-white magpie is illustrated in strong ink lines, sitting gracefully on a light-toned branch.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Brings striking contrast to monochrome or black-and-white spreads.
Auburn Bluebird
Vibrant orange and deep blue feathers give this bird a warm yet bold appearance, matched by a softly brushed tan background.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds a colorful focal point to layered ephemera pages.
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Regal Peacock Sideview
A magnificent peacock shows off its shimmering tail feathers with intricate eye-spot detailing. The cream-toned backdrop makes the design feel timeless.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for ornate clusters, vintage envelopes, and luxurious journal themes.
Rustic Sparrow Illustration
Brown and white tones create this simple sparrow portrait, centered on a plain creamy background with light textured edges.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for neutral-toned spreads, everyday tags, and botanical labels.
Swallow with Crimson Throat
Navy blue and cream feathers wrap around a deep red throat, giving this swallow a striking color trio. The pale background feels airy and vintage.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use it for travel journals, bird-themed collages, or poetic scrapbook pages.
Soft Brown Wren
This little brown wren is detailed with speckled wings and a soft white belly, resting on a branch of fresh green leaves.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Blends seamlessly into woodland spreads and cottagecore journaling.
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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 Vintage Bird Portrait Images – Antique Ephemera & Printable Sheets for Junk Journal Vol. 2
How to Use These Free Antique Bird Images
Each image is offered in high-resolution PNG and JPG formats and grouped into convenient printable layouts in different sizes as sheets. All are formatted for standard 8.5 x 11-inch printing.
You can fussy-cut the birds for layering, turn them into bookmarks or specimen cards, or add them to tuck spots in botanical journals. For best results, try printing on textured paper, matte photo paper, or vintage-toned cardstock.
More Free Birds Collections to Explore
Bird ephemera brings elegance, storytelling, and natural beauty to any junk journal. Whether you’re drawn to antique portraits, mixed-media textures, or botanical pairings, our growing bird-themed collections offer a rich variety of printable styles to suit every aesthetic. From realistic feathered illustrations to bold collage compositions, there’s something here to inspire every page.
Explore all the different series to build your personal library of vintage birds. These printables work beautifully as journaling focal points, collage elements, or even as unique specimen labels and tags:
- Free Antique Old Birds Collections
- Free Antique Old Bird Images Vol-1
- Free Antique Old Bird Images Vol-2 (This article)
- Free Antique Old Bird Images Vol-3
- Free Mixed-Media Birds Collections
- Free Collage Newspaper Birds Collections
- Free Botanical Birds Collections
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.