Nesting Collection (page 10)

Southern royal albatross (Diomedea epomophora), sits on a nest between tussock grasses, (Poa sp.) Campbell Island, Southern Ocean, New Zealand

Royal penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) collects a pebble for its nest on the beach. Sandy bay, Macquarie Island, Australian Territory

Aerial view of Great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), nesting on islands in lake Elementeita, Soysambu Conservancy, Kenya

Antarctic shag (Leucocarbo bransfieldensis) taking flight with nesting material at Port Lockroy, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Imperial shags (Leucocarbo atriceps) colony, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South America

Imperial shag (Leucocarbo atriceps) carrying nesting material, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South America

Lundy Island, 1857. Creator: Charles Thomas Burt
Lundy Island, 1857

Africa, Tanzania, Aerial view of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano looming above vast flock of Lesser Flamingos (Phoenicoparrus minor) nesting in shallow salt waters of Lake Natron

Africa, Tanzania, Aerial view of vast flock of Lesser Flamingos (Phoenicoparrus minor) nesting in shallow salt waters of Lake Natron

Africa, Tanzania, Aerial view of flock of Lesser Flamingos (Phoenicoparrus minor) nesting among salt flats of Lake Natron

Heronry in Cobham Park, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Heronry in Cobham Park, 1844. Herons at...a small but very complete heronry in the venerable park of Cobham, near Gravesend

Crane and Their Young in Their Nest in the Branches of a Pine-tree, ca. 1790

A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird sits on her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa
Animals, Birds, A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, sits on her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica

A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird feeds one of her babies in her nest in Tortuguero
Animals, Birds, A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, feeds one of her babies in her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica

A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird on her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, on her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica

Galapagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) on debris from nesting hole. Critically endangered. Santa Cruz Highlands, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June

Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) and Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) squabbling over nesting sites. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June

Three-toed woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus), male next to nest hole in tree, Finland, June

Great skua (Stercorarius skua) in flight and spectacular coastline with sea stacks and cliffs, home to breeding sea birds at Hermaness, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland. May 2018. Digital composite

Birds Nest in Cattails, ca. 1875. Creator: Fidelia Bridges
Birds Nest in Cattails, ca. 1875

For the Little One, ca. 1896. Creator: William Merritt Chase
For the Little One, ca. 1896

Qinghai Lake shore with Great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis) colony nesting on rocks. Qinghai Province, China. May 2009

Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Brown Bluff. Gentoo penguin with three chicks

Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Jougla Point. Gentoo penguin and chick

Flightless Cormorant (Nannopterum / Phalacrocorax harrisi) with nesting material. Banks Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, December

Roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) at its nesting colony site, in early morning light. St. Johns Management Area, Florida, USA, April

An Old World Wanderer, 1887, (c1930). Creator: Briton Riviere
An Old World Wanderer, 1887, (c1930). Mythological scene: young man on a beach with seagulls. Painting in the Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Nottingham

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Young male Northern Flicker peering from it s
USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Young male Northern Flicker peering from its nest cavity in an old burnt tree

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) adults nesting

Great Egret landing at nest

Royal Terns (Sterna maxima) on nesting island

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Jabiru in its large nest full of chicks

Bald eagle landing on ground to look for materials for his nest, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, Ft. Myers, Florida

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Jabiru preening in its large nest full of chicks

Here the brute Harpies make their nest, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
Here the brute Harpies make their nest, c1890. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno), the first part of " The Divine Comedy" (La divina commedia) by Dante Alighieri

The Ravens Have Arrived, 1871, (1965). Creator: Aleksey Savrasov
The Ravens Have Arrived, 1871, (1965). Winter scene in the village of Molvitino near Jaroslavl in the Volga region of Russia. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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Eurasian Hoopoe - adult bird iat nest cavity - Germany Date:

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Eurasian Hoopoe - adult bird iat nest cavity - Germany Date:

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Black Tern - adult terns courting - Germany Date:

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Black Tern - adult terns with a fish - Germany Date:

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Black Tern - adult tern flapping its wings - Germany Date:

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Black Tern - adult tern flapping its wings - Germany Date:

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Black Tern - adult tern - Germany Date:

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Black Tern - adult tern - Germany Date:

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Black Tern - adult tern at from artificial platform Date:

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Black Tern - adult tern at from artificial platform Date:

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) returning to the sea, IUCN Endangered, Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

White storksnesting atop chimney
white stork (Ciconia ciconia)

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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).