Canvas Print : Cuckoo - chick being fed by Dunnock (Prunella modularis)
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Cuckoo - chick being fed by Dunnock (Prunella modularis)
ME-949
Cuckoo - chick being fed by Dunnock (Prunella modularis)
Cuculus canorus
Johan De Meester
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Media ID 5282674
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Cuckoo Cuckoos Deception Dunnock Dunnocks Nurture Parasite Parasites Parenting With Other Animals Adult And Young Chicks Mixed Species Mother And Young Prunella Modularis
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Feathered Family - A Lesson in Unconventional Parenting!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by Johan De Meester, we witness a truly extraordinary moment of nature's deception and nurturing. Meet the ME-949 duo – a cunning Cuckoo chick being fed by its unsuspecting foster parent, the Dunnock. As the saying goes, "birds of a feather flock together" but these two take it to a whole new level! The adult Cuckoo cleverly lays her eggs in other birds' nests, leaving them to be raised by unwitting surrogate parents like our diligent Dunnock. Talk about sneaky parenting tactics! But don't let their mixed-species family dynamic fool you; there's no shortage of love here. With wide-open beaks and eager eyes, the fluffy Cuckoo chick eagerly awaits its next meal while its devoted Dunnock mother tirelessly provides nourishment. This heartwarming scene reminds us that families come in all shapes and sizes – even within the animal kingdom! It's an incredible example of how different species can coexist harmoniously and care for one another despite their differences. So next time you feel overwhelmed with your own family dynamics or find yourself craving some unconventional inspiration, just remember this remarkable photograph captured by Johan De Meester. Let it serve as a gentle reminder that love knows no boundaries – whether you're covered in feathers or not!
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