Premium Framed Print : Common Cuckoo - Juvenile in nest being fed by Reed Warbler - Overijssel - The Netherlands
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Common Cuckoo - Juvenile in nest being fed by Reed Warbler - Overijssel - The Netherlands
VG-1050
Common Cuckoo - Juvenile in nest being fed by Reed Warbler
Overijssel - The Netherlands
Cuculus canorus
Paul Van Gaalen
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Media ID 1836793
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Beak Open Begging Cuckoo Cuckoos Deception Juvenile Juveniles Netherlands Nurture Parasite Parasites Parenting Warbler Warblers With Other Animals Adult And Young At Nest Chicks Mixed Species Mother And Young
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Double Trouble - A Cuckoo's Nest Adventure!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot from the heart of Overijssel, The Netherlands, we witness an extraordinary parenting tale unfold. Meet the mischievous Common Cuckoo juvenile and its unsuspecting foster parent, a diligent Reed Warbler. This unlikely duo has become entangled in a mixed-species family affair that is both fascinating and deceptive. As the young cuckoo opens its beak wide in anticipation, it cunningly tricks the unsuspecting warbler into believing it is one of her own chicks. With each feeding session, this crafty parasite cleverly manipulates its surrogate mother's nurturing instincts while savoring every morsel provided. The scene captures not only a moment of deception but also showcases nature's remarkable communication between species. It reminds us that even in the animal kingdom, parental love knows no bounds or biological constraints. Amidst lush European foliage and vibrant wildlife surroundings, Paul van Gaalen skillfully immortalizes this enchanting chapter of avian coexistence. His lens transports us to a world where survival strategies take center stage and where even the most unexpected alliances can form. So dive into this mesmerizing photograph as you marvel at these feathered friends' intricate dance – an awe-inspiring testament to nature's endless surprises!
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