Nesting Collection (page 15)

The sparkling-tailed woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii), aka the sparkling-tailed hummingbird. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Floating nests of the Little Grebe, aka dabchick (Tachybaptus ruficollis). From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Nest of the Goshawk, (Astur palumbarius). From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Nest of a community of the African Social Grossbeaks, (Loxia socia). The nest of these birds built of dry grass resembles an " apartment house" in a tree with a thatchlike roof over

Native Maoris inspecting the nest of the mound building Megapodius aka scrubfowl. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Rookery of king penguins with snowy sheathbills on the shores of South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Colony of king penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus, on South Georgia Island

Great Blue Heron flying to nest, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) flying towards a nest in a treetop in the Rocky Mountains; Colorado, United States of America

Wood Pigeon with nesting material Netherlands, Netherlands

Flying Red Kite with nesting material in claws, Milvus milvus, Belgium

Pair of Common Swifts hanging against wall of house in search of nesting holes along roof edge to breed in, Apus apus, Netherlands

Common Black-headed Gull with nesting material, Chroicocephalus ridibundus

Great Cormorant nesting, Phalacrocorax carbo

Common Black-headed Gull nesting, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Netherlands

Meadow Pipit collecting nesting material, Anthus pratensis, Netherlands

Common Swift hanging against wall of house in search of nesting holes to breed in, Apus apus, Netherlands

Common Swift hanging in front of nestingbox against wall of house in search of nesting holes to breed in, Apus apus, Netherlands

Female Common Blackbird with nesting material, Turdus merula

Purple Heron flying above nesting site with nesting material, Ardea purpurea

Female Blackbird collecting nesting material, Hungary

Common Black-headed Gull swimming with nesting material in beak, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Hungary

Sand martin with nesting material, Holland

Great Crested Grebe with nesting material, Podiceps cristatus

Speckled Pigeon with nesting material, Columba guinea

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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).