Nesting Collection (page 7)

DDE-90019843
Kenya. Brown-capped weaver bird with nesting material in beak. Date: 11/11/2005

DDE-90019270
Carmine Bee-Eater, (Merops rubicoides), nesting colony, Okavango Delta, Botswana. Date: 23/04/2005

Hen on Nest, c. 1938. Creator: Robert Gilson
Hen on Nest, c. 1938

Table basse MB106, c. 1924 (mahogany) (see also 2657719)
2657718 Table basse MB106, c.1924 (mahogany) (see also 2657719) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 55.5x61.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746716 Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1834-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

The blackbird at home (litho)
6019113 The blackbird at home (litho) by Parker, N. (fl.1900-10); Private Collection; (add.info.: The blackbird at home. Illustration for The Hole and Corner Book, Verses by B Parker)

Male pied flycatcher at nesting hole (b / w photo)
6021146 Male pied flycatcher at nesting hole (b/w photo) by Kearton, Richard (1862-1928) & Cherry (1871-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male pied flycatcher at nesting hole)

Page 249. A Humming bird, in its nest, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670110 Page 249. A Humming bird, in its nest, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

The Rookery, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho)
IL281042 The Rookery, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Wryneck at nesting-hole (b / w photo)
6021184 Wryneck at nesting-hole (b/w photo) by Kearton, Richard (1862-1928) & Cherry (1871-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wryneck at nesting-hole)

Mallard Ducks and Nest, illustration from Country Days and Country Ways (colour litho)
IL274142 Mallard Ducks and Nest, illustration from Country Days and Country Ways (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Swallows Nest, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho)
IL281013 Swallows Nest, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Table basse MB106, c. 1924 (mahogany) (see also 2657718)
2657719 Table basse MB106, c.1924 (mahogany) (see also 2657718) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 55.5x61.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tawny owl (Strix aluco) at night, perched in the entrance to a nest box on Beech tree trunk in garden, Wiltshire, UK, April

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) pair returning with beakfuls of animal hair to line their nest after evicting a pair of Grey squirrels from the nest box, Wiltshire, UK, March

Boobie
South America, Ecuador, Guayaquil, Galapagos Islands, Seymour Island, UNESCO, World Heritage, Blue-footed Booby; Sula nebouxii

Green heron nesting, South Padre Island, Texas

Great egret in courtship display in full breeding plumage, Venice rookery, Venice, Florida

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) pair dive bombing and harassing 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

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) swooping down calling with claws raised to threaten a Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) in the entrance to a nest box the bird wants to nest in which is already occupied

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) swooping in very close to threaten a Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) as it stands in the entrance to a nest box the bird wants to nest in which is already occupied by

Northern Gannets (pencil & w / c on paper)
742182 Northern Gannets (pencil & w/c on paper) by Holmboe, Thorolf (1866-1935); 50x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sula bassana); Photo © O. Vaering

Pair of Metallic starlings (Aplonis metallica) collecting nesting material, Tully Falls, Queensland, Australia

180714d0029
Kestrel / Common Kestrel - female stretching its wings infront of nestbox, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

180714d0027
Common Swift - pair in front of artificial nesting box, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

180714d0012
Common Swift - bird flying in front of artificial nesting box, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

P2A1490
Blue Coua - with nest material in beak, native of Madagascar Date: 11-Feb-19

RBG19-01804
Pair of Brown Pelicans, Pelecanus occidentalis, at the nest with young. Florida Date: 15-Apr-19

RBG18-6510
Male Cape Weaver, Ploceus capensis at its nest in a Fever Tree, Acacia xanthophloea, Cederberg Mountains, South Africa. Date: 15-Apr-19

European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) ~ nesting on cliffs ~ Farne Islands, United Kingdom
European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) - nesting on cliffs - Farne Islands, United Kingdom. Date: 12-Jul-16

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Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

13132646
Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

13132645
Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) pair in breeding plumage, collecting nesting material, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

To My Dear Valentine (valentine), c. 1840. Creator: George Kershaw
To My Dear Valentine (valentine), c. 1840

Sketch of Nesting Stork, n. d. Creator: Henry Stacy Marks
Sketch of Nesting Stork, n.d

An Offering of Love (valentine), c. 1840. Creator: George Kershaw
An Offering of Love (valentine), c. 1840

Cactus Wren nest building in teddy bear cholla at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona, USA

Pair of Spot gobies (Gobiusculus flavescens) nesting in a old Common sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) shell, Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Wedding Bells
Fabiola Forns

Lovers
Fabiola Forns

Loving you
Fabiola Forns

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) pair at nest entrance in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) one adult flying from nest, Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

Coverlet, "Boston Town", c. 1940. Creator: Byron Dingman
Coverlet, " Boston Town", c. 1940

Hairy Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus villosus) adult male feeding juvenile male, Costa Rica

White-throated Thrush with food item about to enter his nest in Costa Rica

Coppery-chested Jacamar
The coppery-chested jacamar (Galbula pastazae) is a species of bird in the family Galbulidae. It is found in far southern Colombia, Ecuador and far northern Peru

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) leaving Ostional beach after depositing its eggs, Costa Rica

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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).