Nesting Collection (page 2)

American kestrel, Falco sparverius, with nest and egg
5893540 American kestrel, Falco sparverius, with nest and egg.; (add.info.: American kestrel, Falco sparverius, with nest and egg)

Prairie warbler, Setophaga discolor
5893538 Prairie warbler, Setophaga discolor.; (add.info.: Prairie warbler, Setophaga discolor. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentry's Nests)

American woodcock, Scolopax minor
5893542 American woodcock, Scolopax minor.; (add.info.: American woodcock, Scolopax minor. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentry's Nests)

Razorbill or lesser auk, Alca torda
5893537 Razorbill or lesser auk, Alca torda.; (add.info.: Razorbill or lesser auk, Alca torda. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentry's Nests)

Spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularius
5893531 Spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularius.; (add.info.: Nest and eggs of the spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularius. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George)

Nest and egg of the redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus
5893526 Nest and egg of the redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus.; (add.info.: Nest and egg of the redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus)

Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens
5893522 Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens.; (add.info.: Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentry's Nests)

Eastern kingbird and cedar waxwing
5893521 Eastern kingbird and cedar waxwing.; (add.info.: Eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, and cedar waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum. Kingbird, Tyrannus carolinensis Cedar bird, Ampelis cedrorum)

A group of jadeite jewellry including an antique pendant depicting a nesting bird, a plaque carved as an endless knot
1766462 A group of jadeite jewellry including an antique pendant depicting a nesting bird, a plaque carved as an endless knot, two green pendants and a pair of smoky lavender jade bangles

Nesting Pelican
Richard Reames

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. Swamp with egrets in cypress trees

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. Great egret reaching for nesting twigs in tree

A rose-ringed parakeet observes from its cavity nest in a royal palm tree

A sea turtle making its way up a beach to dig a nest and lay eggs. Grand Anse Beach, Fregate Island, Seychelles

I'm Home!
Fabiola Forns

Display
Fabiola Forns

The Offering
Fabiola Forns

The Good Provider
Fabiola Forns

Nesting!!!
Fabiola Forns

Sparrow-Nests in Philadelphia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sparrow-Nests in Philadelphia, 1876....those diminutive houses in the trees for sparrows are to be seen all about town. They were placed there by the inhabitants for the birds that were imported

Two Doves on a Roof, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Two Doves on a Roof, 18th century

Nest of the Brush Turkey, in the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's-Park, 1854. Creator: H. Wendel
Nest of the Brush Turkey, in the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's-Park, 1854. The Wattled Talegalla...are hot-bed makers; and in these beds or mounds, of no trifling size

The Bass Rock, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Bass Rock, 1850. Island in the outer part of the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland. Steep-sided volcanic rock, home to a large colony of gannets

A hoopoe
Bogdan Popa

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) flying with nesting material in beak, Lorraine, France, April

Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), from the Island, Mullion, Cornwall. 10th June 1908
A view of Mullion Cove seen from Mullion Island with gulls on the rocks in the foreground. Mullion Cove hotel can be seen perched on the cliff above the harbour

Painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala), resting on nest with young at sunrise. Keoladeo / Bharatpur National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, India

Amethyst sunbird 12-day chicks in nest_DSC5788
Amethyst / Black Sunbird - chicks begging from nest attached to Christmas fairy lights on verandah of house - chicks 12 days old. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Aqueduct of Miracles (Acueducto de los Milagros) over the Albarregas river, Merida, Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain

White storks nesting on wooden poles, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Storks nesting on wooden poles, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Storks nesting on poles in the Natural Monument Los Barruecos, Caceres, Spain

Storks nesting on the church roof, Trujillo, Extremadura, Caceres, Spain

Close up of a Puffin, Puffin bird viewing site in Elliston, Bonavista Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada, North America

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) chicks on the nest on North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Preparing
Atul Saluja

Florida, South Florida, Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands, American Ibises on trees

Evolution
Sergey Kokinskiy

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) pair chasing a Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) as it emerges from a nest box the birds want to nest in which is already occupied by the squirrel and its mate

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) hovering above a nest box it wants to nest in which a Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) and its mate have occupied, with the squirrel threatening the bird, Wiltshire, UK

Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), adult and chick, on nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Sonoran desert, Arizona

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) queen about to land at her nest burrow in a garden lawn with loaded pollen sacs to provision grubs that will become future workers for her colony, Wiltshire

Brunnichs guillemot (Uria lomvia) colony in mist, many birds in flight and nesting on cliffs. Svalbard, Norway, July 2018

Coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) at nest with eggs. La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina. February

Sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca) nesting amongst Blechnum palmiforme tree ferns. Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic

Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) bringing nest material to its nest on the forest floor, Ithacs, NY, USA

American Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) fluttering its wings while it gathers mud in its bill to use as nesting material. Mono Lake Basin, California, USA, June

Picture No. 12479556
Mute swan - new born cygnets - Norfolk, UK Date:

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"Nesting: A Symphony of Life and Love" In the realm of nature's wonders, there is a timeless dance that unfolds with grace and purpose, and is the art of nesting, where creatures big and small find solace in creating their own sanctuaries. Picture No. 11768877 reveals an old man with a beard, pondering over this intricate process as he recites from A Book of Nonsense. Amidst the vibrant tapestry of life, Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) buzz tirelessly around wild honey cones at Welder Wildlife Refuge in Sinton. Their diligent work symbolizes unity and harmony within their hive—a testament to the power of collective effort. On Bass Rock, Picture No. 11672424 captures a breathtaking sight—a flock of gannets and seagulls soaring above its rugged cliffs. Here, amidst crashing waves and salty air, these birds create nests that cling precariously to sheer rock faces—an act both daring and resilient. Venturing further westward to Isla Espanola in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands (Picture No. 12018909), we encounter Blue-footed Boobies—masters of courtship rituals performed on land before they embark on their sky-bound journeys together. These avian acrobats demonstrate how love can be found even amidst seemingly desolate landscapes. As dusk settles over Brazil's enchanting scenery (Picture No. 12020054), Jabiru storks take flight against a backdrop painted by twilight hues—a mesmerizing display that celebrates freedom while reminding us that home awaits patiently below. Meanwhile, nestled among Untergroningen's lush foliage in Germany (Picture No. 12018909), a female Blackbird tends to her nestlings with unwavering dedication—the epitome of maternal instinct personified through delicate feathers and nurturing care. Lastly, Boulders Beach in Simons Town beckons us closer to a thriving African Penguin colony (Picture No. 12018909).